mandyc

mandyc has 5 years experience and specializes in Nursing Eduator.

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1. Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

   mandyc replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in Criminal

   Good Luck to you! WE all make mistakes, it is a hard lesson learned that some of them will follow you for the rest of your life! I hope you get the chance to take your NCLEX.

2. Paranoid student requires help regarding ASN. Help Please?

   mandyc replied to hopefulnurse117's topic in Colorado

   I did not have a problem finding a job with my ADN but, have continued on to get my BSN. I graduated with my RN in May of 2009, and even in that short time period the nursing market has become very competitive . If you want to stand out above the ...

3. I am still me

   mandyc replied to blessedmomma247's topic in General Nursing

   The BEST! So heart felt and and heart warming. Thank you for sharing...I agree, sometimes WE forget..I hate the talking 'Over" a person instead of talking "To" a person..they are just that..People!...Thank you for the well written article...

4. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

   mandyc replied to nf87654's topic in New Nurse

   Bed side nursing is not what every nurse dreams about, and believe me at times I am inclined to agree...However, as a new graduate it can sure help you along the way to a career in nursing you would rather pursue...There are nurses in research...but ...

5. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

   mandyc replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

   The consensus seems to be..."Good Work Ethics, regardless of what reasons a person enters a career, say volumes about a persons ability to do a job well." I agree completely. I wonder however if a person is a GREAT worker but has no patience or comp...

6. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

   mandyc replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

   As said before, there are MANY different reasons for nursing. I originally decided to go into nursing right out of high school in 1993 because my dad told me a nurse always has job security and financial security....however, my heart wasn't in it an...

7. Magnet - Turnoff For Anyone Else?

   mandyc replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked for Magnet and non-magnet hospitals. I can honestly say I am sure it has to do with the people that are there. For instance, My last job(non-magnet) would never even promote let alone PAY for certifications, However, I have never had...

8. The story is in the soil....

   mandyc replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

   With purpose, There is LIFE!.... Great story....So LOVED ALL OF IT!!!!!

9. Student Ruminations

   mandyc replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely Wonderful. Thank you for your perfectly written story. We take away so much more from our patients then we give I think....It is great to see her spirits high in a time of great sadness.....She must have loved her life and lived it well....

10. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    mandyc replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Student Assist

    I believe all/any/some of us would be willing to help. What type of help are you looking for exactly. Med surg/pharm/OB..? You sound very frustrated as we have all experienced a time or two ourselves in nursing school. I do not agree that ALL nursin...

11. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    mandyc replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Student Assist

    What type of help/assistance are you looking for? You cannot find an instructor that you trust?

12. Sickle Cell Anemia

    mandyc replied to Uneekeye's topic in General Nursing

    From what I "understand" if a person does have sickle cell anemia, it will show in the production of their RBC. For instance, a normal RBC will live approx. 120 days while a sickle cell RBC will only live approx. 10-20 days. The body cannot produce ...

13. If there are no jobs in Nursing then where are the Jobs ??

    mandyc replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing schools or advertisements say 60K-80K a year, most entry level nursing in Colorado will start anywhere between 20hr to 21hr (if you are lucky) So, If you work exactly 36 hours a week(3 - 12hr shifts) you will make around $39,312 a year, ...

14. If there are no jobs in Nursing then where are the Jobs ??

    mandyc replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the information. I believe it is important to let nurses where to look for employment. Your help is greatly appreciated by all.. MAndy

15. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    mandyc replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I remember nursing school....ugghh all of the reading...I worked FULL time plus, have a family, kids....etc...everyone makes sacrifices..It IS suppose to be hard....or everyone would be a nurse...lol...I am doing my ADN to BSN now, and I have TONS of...