[StudentFromNj]

I'm currently only a freshman in a BSN program..but I came across a question..

How do NP's introduce themselves to patients? For example, a nurse introduces themselves as Nurse Blah Blah and MD's introduce themselves as Dr. Blah Bah.

How do NP's do it?

[sirI]

Hello, StudentFromNj,

Here is a thread on this topic: http://allnurses.com/forums/f34/what...np-226188.html

[DaisyRN, ACNP]

HI there,
You can review the thread posted by Siri for more input... but the way I address myself is this:

"Hi Mr. Jones, I'm DaisyRN (first name)... the nurse practitioner for the group." I expect them to call me by my first name as I am still quite young, but one of the MD partners introduces me as "Ms. DaisyRN (first name)"... that's fine too, I suppose.

[sharrie]

I introduce myself by my first name.

Hello Mrs Jones I am Sharrie your nurse practitioner, I work with Dr so and so and will be helping look after you during your admission.

[JerseyGir1]

I'm guessing there is probably a thread on this as well, but while I'm here I'll throw it out there...

How about addressing a nurse with a DNP? Dr, or just prefix (Ms, Mr, Mrs)?

[traumaRUs]

I (MSN) introduce myself as traumarus Jones (first and last name), I'm the advanced practice nurse with XYZ Nephrology Practice. I'm working with Dr Kidney."