DOE Says Nursing Isn’t a Professional Degree?! #474 Part 1

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! This episode hits EVERY corner of healthcare. Medical students, residents, nursing students, and attendings. We’re diving deep into: 1. The Department of Education’s classification of nursing as not a professional degree ● What does this actually mean? ● Does it affect student loans? ● Will this change the future of nursing? ● Why EVERY healthcare worker should pay attention This episode hits home for: ● Nursing students ● Medical students ● Residents & fellows ● Attending physicians ● 1099 & locums doctors ● Anyone interested in healthcare policy or physician lifestyle If you’re studying, training, practicing, or thinking about locums… this one’s for you. Comment Below: ● Are you a nursing student affected by the DOE classification? ● Would you listen to Wale’s new album in the OR? ● Are you making your HSA contribution this year? ● Are you considering locums in 2025–2026? FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Send us a Voice Message - Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Twitter: @drniidarko Merch: This episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at

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DOE Says Nursing Isn’t a Professional Degree?! #474 Part 1 is an episode from Docs Outside The Box - A Podcast Where Ordinary Doctors Are Doing Extraordinary Things by Dr. Nii Darko.

This episode is 25:16 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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