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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

  16. Is this a microcosm of what happens in nursing on a DAILY basis!?

    mandyc replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me want to cry!...My heart just aches and goes out for that poor 91 year old woman! Kudos to her family for getting it all on tape...I can only wish and hope that the caregiver gets the...

  17. Reason for leaving

    mandyc replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    canesdukegirl, thank you! I know that movie "mean girls"...I never did get it either. It takes so much less energy to be nice then it does to be mean. Anyway, I am not Sad per say, but I needed to...

  18. Reason for leaving

    mandyc replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the "morale" of people in general is going to "Hell in a hand basket"...The economy is bad, people are negative, patients are stressed out and it all in turn comes back to effect US. I...

  19. CCCONLINE.org

    mandyc replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    When I did CCConline classes, It was based on homework and assessments, they were not proctored...but things could have changed in 3 years. I take my ADN to BSN classes through WGU and some classes...

  20. New Graduate Nurse Resume

    mandyc replied to Lizzie21's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know the job market is tough out there for new grads...From what I can tell the resume is the first and foremost view to who you are.(first impressions)..It is great that you want to make...

  21. Pbds/ob

    mandyc replied to ColoradoRNnewgrad's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just took the PBDS assessment for TMCA...And YES it was pretty intense...However, after asking SEVERAL questions about what they were looking for I found that the test...in all reality is more of an...

  22. How's PSL?

    mandyc replied to rach13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know that most HCA hospitals or other wise know as HealthOne seem to be a great place to work for(and believe me I did some research prior to accepting employment) I have just recently been hired...

  23. What are the chances of getting a job?

    mandyc replied to nuwbee25's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Colorado nurse association has a facebook page for new grads looking for jobs. They will post information on job fairs, networking opportunities and other related events. You DO not need to be a...

  24. First medication error & on new graduate orientation :(

    mandyc replied to gardenia09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does not always matter how long you have been a nurse, We are bound to make mistakes at some point in our nursing career. It is a scary thing, but I bet the next time you grab a MED you will look...

  25. Under-age drinking ticket?

    mandyc replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    These mistakes are just that, mistakes...and if you have learned or corrected the underline issues, chances are the mistakes will not happen again. It is important to identify why they happened in...