matthewandrew

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!

Very true. I think there should be a minimum 1 year of experience as an RN requirement. I think online schools shouldn’t be allowed.

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.

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.

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 well.

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.

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. Longer doesn’t always mean better. APRNs should demand appropriate compensation for their experience, education and training.

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

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 anesthesiologist.

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.

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 Health After you complete your program, you can specialize and even subspecialize. I’m an FNP but I’m specializing in palliative care. It’s wonderful!

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.

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