Andy 12 MSN, NP

Andy 12 has 12 years experience as a MSN, NP.

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1. How to Respond When Family Blames You for Patient Dying

   Andy 12 replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't been on the floor since January, but my experience is in ICU, Hospice, and ER. I agree with those who are saying that there is not much nurses can do, except educate. Some families handle grief differently, but education has alot to do with...

2. Question for nurses that are male...

   Andy 12 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

   My police officer older brother likes to introduce me with "this is my little brother, he's a male nurse." I'm about 6 inches taller than him, and outweigh him by about 80lbs. It was a running joke, but I never took offense. At the end of the day, ...

3. I wish I knew that before...

   Andy 12 replied to cll3291's topic in General Students

   I think this post can also be geared towards new grads. If I could, I'd like to take a bunch of students/new grads to that unit of the hospital that has a dozen beds, only used for overflow and give them imaginary patients. If still in school use the...

4. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

   Andy 12 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

   Been in a similar position. Started as new grad. Got a 1 dollar raise 2yrs later, because the new grads I was training were starting off making $1 more than I was. Then got $0.60 another year later. Then I went from nights to days I lost my $2 differ...

5. New 2-year contract required months after being hired on. Should I decline?

   Andy 12 replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

   You are doing exactly what I would do. I understand the fear of signing a contract. I did too as a new grad (stayed almost 4 years when my contract was for 2). If u do end up signing one read to see if u can work at least prn at another hospital, som...

6. Are nurses actually people too???

   Andy 12 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

   Well, hold off on getting new scrubs until you figure out what colors u can wear at your new job. I've gained weight since becoming a nurse cause there were always snacks in the lounge. (sometimes all you can eat is the junk food that someone was ni...