Manassas, VA asked in Medical Malpractice for Virginia

Q: Can a person get in trouble for accidentally call themselves a nurse? This person never given out medical advices either

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A: Yes, they can if it's an official or professional setting. If it's at a party trying to impress a circle of guests after people have had a few drinks, no one is going to think twice about it. Tell your friend not to do that; the argument that it took place accidentally won't fly. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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