Numerous positions posted in Michigan (and elsewhere) titled "Mid Level provider" and "physician extender." First of all, who would actually be confident and proud to post a position looking for a mid level provider? After earning a DNP and gaining experience in various areas, of you would like an advanced practitioner, then yes I would consider it. Advertising that you need and employ mid level providers sounds to consumers as if they're "going to get what's provided and from this clinician that's only MID level care." Who's considered the low level providers? Second, I'm not a physician extender, I'm a nurse. I'm not extending any physician practices. I practice nursing and I'm extending my skills and knowledge to treat you. Now I'm assuming that phrase may be commonly applied to physician assistants, which still delineates the knowledge and skills they're applying to treat patients because they are extending their attending's practices. Any thoughts??