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

Dec 16, 2025

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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?

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