Amanda K. Lancaster, RN, BSN
Clinical Contributor
Amanda is a critical care nurse with over seven years of experience in the cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and travel nursing. Throughout her career, Amanda has loved mentoring nursing students and precepting new grads and fellow nurses. She graduated at the top of her class and was honored to be selected as the sole new graduate nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU at that time. These formative experiences, combined with her coaching leadership style, have fueled her passion for sharing knowledge and helping others grow in the nursing field. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree, as well as both an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
Expertise
Nursing – Nursing Assisting
Amanda is a critical care nurse with over seven years of experience in the cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and travel nursing. Throughout her career, Amanda has loved mentoring nursing students and precepting new grads and fellow nurses. She graduated at the top of her class and was honored to be selected as the sole new graduate nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU at that time. These formative experiences, combined with her coaching leadership style, have fueled her passion for sharing knowledge and helping others grow in the nursing field. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree, as well as both an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Amanda K.'s Advice for Future Students
Stay curious. Nursing is a vast field, and there is always room to grow and/or pivot. Explore different roles until you find what fuels your passion and fits your life!