Is it against the law to refer to a medical assistant as a “Nurse” in the office practice setting in the State of Florida?
Yes. Florida Statute 464.016, paragraph (2)(a) indicates that “using the name or title “Nurse,” “Registered Nurse,” “Licensed Practical Nurse,” “Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner,” or any other name or title which implies that a person was licensed or certified as same, unless such person is duly licensed or certified” constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.775.082 or s.775.083.
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