Becker's Healthcare October 14, 2024
A group of nurse practitioners has sued New York state in federal court alleging their employer has them doing the same work as physicians, but for substantially less pay.
The lawsuit is part of an ongoing nationwide battle, in which nurse practitioners continue to seek expanded scope of practice, compensation and title changes to earn equality with their physician counterparts.
Here are eight things to know about nurse practitioner compensation, scope of practice and more in 2024:
1. A large majority of physicians, 74%, frown upon nurses with clinical PhDs calling themselves “doctor,” while 14% of physicians are fine with clinical nurses calling themselves “doctor.” Many physicians believe that allowing nurses to use the “doctor” moniker can...
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