Becker's Hospital Review

California doctorate nurses can’t use ‘doctor’ title, judge rules: 8 notes

A California federal judge has ruled that nurses with doctorates do not have the right to call themselves doctors. Here is what to know: 1. The ...

Judge Rules California Nurses Can't Be Called ‘Doctor'-Even With Doctorates

Nurses in the state of California who obtained doctorate degrees can't be referred to as “Doctor” after a judge ruled it as ...
Medscape

Nurses With Doctorates Cannot Tell Patients They’re Doctors, Court Rules

A federal judge tossed a suit by California nurses who wanted to call themselves doctors, ruling the usage is misleading to ...
HealthLeaders Media

Nurses can't be called 'doctor' in CA, even with a doctorate degree —judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that nurses with doctorates in California cannot call themselves "doctor" in clinical settings — even if they hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. In a decision ...