Jean writes:

I do know  that in Ohio at
least, and probably in other states as well, it is illegal  to use the term
"nurse" in referring to onesself unless one is legally  licensed either as a
registered nurse (RN) or as a licensed practical nurse  (LPN), the latter
being the same professional level of training and  responsibility which other
states have named licensed vocational nurse  (LVN). 


The same is true for Physical Therapy, a state-licensed profession. One  
cannot legally call oneself a physical therapist, or use the initials  "PT"   
unless one has passed the Boards ( and this only once).  However this does not 
mean that consumers don't get confused or misinformed.  Some MDs or 
Chiropracters, etc use modalities/treatments that are considered  "PT" 
modalities/treatments and charge for PT services when not provided by a  licensed therapist. This 
is not kosher, and these kinds of overlapping issues  can cause ruffling of 
professional feathers.
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA


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