Panel approves bill letting nurses with doctoral degrees use 'doctor' title when clearly identified as nurses SB 36 allows nurses with a DNP or PhD to use the title 'doctor' while clearly identifying themselves as nurses; committee adopted an amendment to narrow eligible degrees, and testimony from DNPs and nursing organizations emphasized transparency and workforce benefits, while some senators expressed concern about patient confusion in clinical and advertising settings.

Florida nurses with doctoral degrees might soon be able to use the title "doctor"—but only if they clearly identify themselves as nurses, sparking a heated debate on patient clarity and safety.

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Board hears update on proposed Education Department rule that could restrict student loan eligibility for accounting Board member Bonnie told the State Board of Accountancy that a U.S. Department of Education proposal would narrow which occupations count as "professional" for certain federal student loan programs; accounting was listed among fields removed in the draft. AICPA and state societies are coordinating a response and a town hall is scheduled.

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Education could strip accounting students of vital federal loan access, threatening their educational futures.

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Florida House passes HB 991 reforming license expiration and renewal processes HB 991 mandates automatic expiration of inactive registrations and sets late renewal fees.

Florida's House Bill 991 could revolutionize how professionals manage their licenses, automatically expiring those inactive for over four years—are you ready for the changes?

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