matthewandrew NP

matthewandrew has 13 years experience as a NP and specializes in Family Nursing & Psychiatry.

Latest Activity

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   ACHPN exam?

   matthewandrew replied to archiebel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   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
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   Considering becoming an APRN

   matthewandrew replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced Practice

   Very true. I think there should be a minimum 1 year of experience as an RN requirement. I think online schools shouldn’t be
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   ADVICE HELP - Considering dropping programs from FNP-DNP to MSN-DNP

   matthewandrew replied to xmarbear's topic in Advanced Practice

   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...
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   Narcotic Discrepancies

   matthewandrew replied to KyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, seems a bit excessive but I don’t suspect diversion. This nurse needs more reminders and experience. Maybe another in-service. Also review
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   Patient Yelled At Me And I Feel Stupid

   matthewandrew replied to RowRN_8855's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...
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   Opinions on Employee of the Month

   matthewandrew replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   I think it’s a motivator for going above and beyond, thinking outside the box. But I’d rather have a salary raise and be compensated
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   ADVICE HELP - Considering dropping programs from FNP-DNP to MSN-DNP

   matthewandrew replied to xmarbear's topic in Advanced Practice

   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...
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   Considering becoming an APRN

   matthewandrew replied to RNmedic92's topic in Advanced Practice

   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....
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   Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

   matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Agree with this. Medicine's monopoly over healthcare only hurt patients by stifling competition. Patients need more choices now more than
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    Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

    matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...
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    CNS, an APRN role on life support?

    matthewandrew posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    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
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    Confused about choosing NP specialty

    matthewandrew replied to AlexisStreck's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The NP specialty populations you can choose is… Family NP Adult Gero Primary Adult Gero Acute Pediatrics Primary Pediatrics Acute Neonatal...
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    Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

    matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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....
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    FNP - to surgery

    matthewandrew replied to Sun1's topic in Advanced Practice

    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
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    Why don't CRNAs have prescriptive authority like NPs?

    matthewandrew replied to matthewandrew's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maybe that’s why the VA didn’t grant them FPA and did for all other APRN