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June 4, 2009 - Delta grad finds the perfect fit in psychiatric nursing
When Douglas College valedictorian Amanda Gaudry first came to college, it was with a love of health sciences, psychology and working with people - but no clear career path. Then she discovered the Psychiatric Nursing Program at Douglas College and never looked back.
“I’ve always been interested in health sciences in psychology, but I could never see myself sitting behind a lab bench. I changed my mind a million times, but once I started the program, I knew it would be a good fit for me,” says the North Delta resident.
Gaudry’s instructors have no doubts why she was chosen to represent the first graduating class of the Psychiatric Nursing Degree. She’s known for her positive attitude, personality and enthusiasm for her chosen profession throughout the program.
“Amanda is a delightful blend of surprises - looking tidy and professional in the clinical setting and showing up in class with her motorcycle gear the next day, pink helmet and all,” says instructor Ingrid Currey.
Gaudry, who works in Neuropsychiatry, Mood Disorders and Concurrent Disorders at the UBC Hospital, as well as at Delta Mental Health and Addictions, says reaching this milestone won’t be the end of her educational pursuits.
“My hope is to always be working at a challenging and rewarding career that I enjoy. I’ve met this for the short term, but I hope to continue to challenge myself and further my education. I don’t know exactly what that will look like, but I anticipate starting with a master’s degree or a second degree.”
Gaudry says she has no regrets about the path she’s chosen.
“This program taught me that I have so much to be grateful for, and that it’s possible to make the biggest difference in someone’s life with the smallest act. I learned more than I set out to and I gained so much more than a degree and a license.”
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“I’ve always been interested in health sciences in psychology, but I could never see myself sitting behind a lab bench. I changed my mind a million times, but once I started the program, I knew it would be a good fit for me,” says the North Delta resident.
Gaudry’s instructors have no doubts why she was chosen to represent the first graduating class of the Psychiatric Nursing Degree. She’s known for her positive attitude, personality and enthusiasm for her chosen profession throughout the program.
“Amanda is a delightful blend of surprises - looking tidy and professional in the clinical setting and showing up in class with her motorcycle gear the next day, pink helmet and all,” says instructor Ingrid Currey.
Gaudry, who works in Neuropsychiatry, Mood Disorders and Concurrent Disorders at the UBC Hospital, as well as at Delta Mental Health and Addictions, says reaching this milestone won’t be the end of her educational pursuits.
“My hope is to always be working at a challenging and rewarding career that I enjoy. I’ve met this for the short term, but I hope to continue to challenge myself and further my education. I don’t know exactly what that will look like, but I anticipate starting with a master’s degree or a second degree.”
Gaudry says she has no regrets about the path she’s chosen.
“This program taught me that I have so much to be grateful for, and that it’s possible to make the biggest difference in someone’s life with the smallest act. I learned more than I set out to and I gained so much more than a degree and a license.”
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