Noctor
This Virginia nurse practitioner is slyer than a fox
Don't let this Fox outwit you!
Noctor
Examples of midlevels engaging in the unethical (and in some cases illegal) practice of misrepresenting themselves as doctors. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) believes that a physician is an individual who has received a “Doctor of Medicine,” “Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine,” or an equivalent degree (eg, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ‘MBBS’) following successful completion of a prescribed course of study from a school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
News
Why midlevel supervision is an occupational hazard for physicians: the continued saga of Sarah Erny, DNP
As evidenced by the case of California NP Sarah Erny, midlevels are a threat to the health of their patients as well as the license and reputation of their supervising physicians.
Noctor
No one's actually practicing medicine at Snow Family Medicine
Admittedly, "Snow Family Nurse Practitioner" or "Snow Family Midlevel" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Noctor
That awkward moment when a "Top Physician" is actually a nurse practitioner
"Top Imposter" would be a more fitting title, don't you think?
Noctor
Where's the pediatrician at Natural Choice Pediatrics?
If you want your child to receive evidence-based medical care, let alone care from a real pediatrician, Natural Choice Pediatrics is certainly not the place to go.
Noctor
Get your liposuction done by "Doctor" Secil Schodroski, Part 2: Sketchy supervision by a sketchy neurosurgeon
Get the "liquid gold" liposuctioned out of your fat arms by a sketchy nurse practitioner under the supervision of an equally sketchy neurosurgeon!
Noctor
Get your liposuction done by "Doctor" Secil Schodroski
Buy one unsterile NP liposuction, get a post-op surgical site infection free!
Noctor
There's no MD at "Now Care MD"
Admittedly, "Now Care NP" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Noctor
Meet the "highly skilled doctors" at 45 Urgent Care
When only one out of the three "highly skilled doctors" you claim to employ is an actual physician, perhaps you should re-consider your ad campaign.
Nurse Practitioner
If you're bothered by this, go to medical school
We're bothered by NP Julie's sheer lack of self-awareness.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioner puts the D and P in DNP
You're going to need some eye bleach after reading this article. Viewer discretion is advised.
News
Trio of butthurt nurse practitioners sue California attorney general for the right to call themselves "Doctor"
Why not spend your time, energy, and money on applying to medical school instead so you can eventually become a real doctor?