Mandy's_Mom

Mandy's_Mom has 4 years experience and specializes in Telemetry, Care Coordination.

Latest Activity

1. What's Your Sign Baby?

   Mandy's_Mom replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

   I worked with a guy who made me very uncomfortable. During bedside reports of male patients, he often would say, this is Mandy's_mom, she is from (insert preconceived idea of exotic location), she...

2. Dealing with abuse and neglect in children

   Mandy's_Mom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello nurses, I decided to post today to help me cope by sharing some parts of my job. Part of my job is to perform an assessment on children that may have a medical need or chronic condition. These...

3. My first time feeling like school nursing is where I am supposed to be

   Mandy's_Mom replied to maryel's topic in School

   [COLOR=#000000][/COLOR]I alwaysenjoy reading posts in the SN forum, you guys are funny. I'm not a schoolnurse, but thought about becoming one, I thought it would be very nice to havethe same schedule...

4. Florida Nurses, please give it to me straight!

   Mandy's_Mom replied to CariocaRN's topic in Florida Nursing

   I received a call the day after I applied. With the holiday, I assume they will call on Tuesday? Anyway, the first interview was right away, then the second was like a couple of weeks ahead. And the...

5. Florida Nurses, please give it to me straight!

   Mandy's_Mom replied to CariocaRN's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi CariocaRN! From your username, I'm guessing you're Brazilian like me. I live in Lee County and went to nursing school here as well. Lee Memorial Health is the only system in Lee County, with 4...

6. I had my first interview...

   Mandy's_Mom replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Well, it's been a while. I was offered the position and will start Monday. Very exciting! Today is my last day at my now old job, I've been here for a while... it's bittersweet! Now to the new...

7. I had my first interview...

   Mandy's_Mom posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Actually, I had 3 interviews for the same position. I'm a new grad, the first was with Human Resources, then a Nurse in charge of the internship, then the Nurse manager for the unit. I think I did...

8. Passed the Nclex!!!

   Mandy's_Mom replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats to all that passed! PVT does work! I'm in Florida and we can see our scores online the next business day after the test. I took my test on 06/14 at 2:00 pm and the results were in on 06/15 at...

9. Passed the Nclex!!!

   Mandy's_Mom replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Yes, I had lots of SATA, and some meds that I've never heard of it. But I think I was able to make an educated guess, by elimination. Lots of infection control and teaching. Good luck to

10. Passed the Nclex!!!

    Mandy's_Mom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yesterday I took my nclex exam. I was so nervous about it, when it shut down at 75 questions, I did not know if I had passed or failed. I left the testing center confused, thinking about the 1:30...

11. My NCLEX Journey

    Mandy's_Mom replied to starleviosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I received my ATT yesterday but haven't scheduled my test yet. I'm so worried and anxious. I'm studying Saunders and ATI. If you could share your reviews with me, I would appreciated. Thank...

12. Preceptorship in Hospice

    Mandy's_Mom replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you! Your explanation was excellent! I do know, however, that I will be at an inpatient unit, outside of the hospital. It is for hospice patients only. I think it has about 40 beds.I will start...

13. Preceptorship in Hospice

    Mandy's_Mom posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am happy to say that I finished my finals and passed. Next step is a preceptorship and my will be in Hospice. I am excited with this next step in my student career but also I am scared, it will be...

14. baby and nursing school

    Mandy's_Mom replied to wantobnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My children were 5 years old and 3 months old when I started nursing school and I also worked full time. It's doable, however I received a D in one of my classes and will have to retake it. That will...

15. Edison College Fall 2009 Evening Acceptants

    Mandy's_Mom replied to mikrea2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My name is Ana. Nice to meet