matthewandrew replied to archiebel's topic in Hospice
I passed March 2020. I honestly was surprised too that I passed. It was a pretty challenging exam and wasn’t sure of all my answers. Congratulations! Keep advancing the palliative nursing movement!
matthewandrew replied to xmarbear's topic in Advanced
Oh cool, do you have a doctoral degree in nursing? I think it’s that kind of crab mentality within our profession that degrades the DNP. Please just be the best nurse you can be without criticizing other peoples degrees.
Yeah, seems a bit excessive but I don’t suspect diversion. This nurse needs more reminders and experience. Maybe another in-service. Also review repercussions.
matthewandrew replied to RowRN_8855's topic in New Nurse
Hard feelings to have but you are new. Honestly I just compartmentalize. I pull that embarrassment I’m feeling and pretend to throw it away. Learn from it and move on. These experiences will make you a strong, independent nurse. You got this.
matthewandrew replied to xmarbear's topic in Advanced
Although I don’t know your situation, there’s a reason why you chose the DNP route initially. I really suggest you continuing with your current program. It may be challenging but it will be worth it in the end. We need doctorate prepared APRNs.
matthewandrew replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced
I would like to point out that a nursing degree takes 4 years. Many nurses practice for many years before entering NP schooling which is another 2-3 years depending if you get masters or doctorates. Studies have shown shown similar patient outcomes. ...
matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in CRNA
CRNA students are nurses building on their previous clinical experience beyond the RN role. There is no direct comparison. I think physician anesthesiologist is also a fine title that clearly identifies the clinician. Same for a nurse anesthesiologis...
Hardly anyone else posts here. Do nurses still want to be clinical nurse specialists? This is such a unique nursing role, I hope it’s able to adapt to a changing healthcare environment.
matthewandrew replied to AlexisStreck's topic in NP Students
The NP specialty populations you can choose is…
Family NP
Adult Gero Primary
Adult Gero Acute
Pediatrics Primary
Pediatrics Acute
Neonatal
Women’s Health/Gender-Related
Lifespan Psych-Mental He...
matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in CRNA
I think nurse anesthesiologist is a good description for the philosophy, education and training they receive. There are dentist anesthesiologists too. No profession should claim the term.
Anesthetist can be reserved for AA.
I see FNP work in surgery all the time. Of course it’s not recommended, but it happens. Just make sure you’re trained and review your standardized procedure.