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 Licensure: Criminal History

   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

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

   mandyc replied to hopefulnurse117's topic in Colorado Nursing

   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...

3. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

   mandyc replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

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

   mandyc replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

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

   mandyc replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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

9. 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...

10. 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 -...

11. 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..

12. 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...

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

    mandyc replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    There are jobs out there, VERY FEW...the process, I guess can be very selective now. I count my blessings everyday that I managed to secure employment as a new grad and then after a year of working...

14. What are different things I could specialize in as a RN

    mandyc replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started nursing school, All I knew was that I wanted to be a nurse! When I graduated, I was employed on a cardiac/ICU unit....After doing research I realized that the unique part of...

15. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    mandyc replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    caliotter3, what about teaching/nurse instructor! Might be an option? They are always looking for good nurses with experience to