Hello nursing community! I was given a quiz in my nursing class last week. One of the questions my professor asked was, "what is my professional name"? To me, a professional name is a person's full name, instead of a nickname. However, I got the answer wrong as I wrote in the professor's first name. I was told that a professional name is "professor" or "doctor." To me, "professor" or "doctor" would be a person's professional title, not professional name. Am I correct in this thinking. If so, could I have some guidance to find research to back this up? I have searched through the CINAHL web base but have had minimal luck to find an answer. Thank you all in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mar 6 by mtmkjr, BSN 333 Likes; 1 Follower; 1,805 Visitors; 305 Posts I think you are right about name vs. title. I also think it's a ridiculous question to be quizzed on. Sorry I can't be more helpful! Edited Mar 6 by mtmkjr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mar 9 by TriciaJ, RN TriciaJ has 35 years experience as a RN and works as a Retired. 1,107 Likes; 5 Followers; 30,810 Visitors; 2,770 Posts Speaking of professional titles, it's against TOS on this site to use one before you've earned it. Check with admin to see if you need to change your user name, at least for the time-being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mar 13 by NS2019 30 Visitors; 2 Posts It is changed, thank you for bringing this information forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mar 14 by CampyCamp, RN CampyCamp has 18 years experience as a RN. 89 Likes; 482 Visitors; 91 Posts You were right, it was a dumb phrasing. It is also a ridiculous test question but not one I'd bother changing with a lit search unless it's really going to make or break your grade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
