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

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Podcast: [Docs Outside The Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/docs-outside-the-box-323291)
Published: 2025-12-16T12:00:00+00:00
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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! 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&n...

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