Why calling nurse practitioners “doctor” undermines the nursing profession

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Joseph Lanctot, a nurse practitioner, as he explores the significance of professional identity in healthcare. Joseph shares his personal experiences of being mislabelled as a doctor and explains why embracing the title of nurse is essential for preserving the unique legacy of nursing. Delving into the distinct skills and versatile roles that nurse practitioners bring to patient care, Joseph highlights the challenges and triumphs of advocating for respect and recognition within the medical community.

Joseph Lanctot is a nurse practitioner.

He discusses the KevinMD article, "Stop calling me 'doctor': the nurse practitioner’s fight for recognition."

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