We had the privilege of having Mandy Lyons visit us and speak about her journey as a nurse. Mandy started out as an LPN and then went on to get her RN masters degree. She worked in various positions including the emergency room, intensive care units, and helped to build the Trauma Program at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Mandy is currently the Assistant Clerkship Director/Nurse Educator in the department of General Surgery at SIU School of Medicine.
Mandy stressed to the students to find a job that they love to do. It was very obvious that she loves what she does. She also stressed finding people that you can lean on at your job.
Fun fact about Mandy: She was a tank turret mechanic in the military. This experience sent her toward the healthcare field.