Her Story
About Amanda
Amanda Carrera has dedicated 10 years to the nursing field. She currently holds three roles: Director of Nursing since December 2025, founder of The Nursing Quest educational platform for two years, and co-owner of a towing and auto repair company with her husband for six years. Earlier she served as associate dean of nursing for seven years. Her education includes an associate's degree in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in education. She received the Educator of the Year award in 2023 from the Florida Association of Post-secondary Schools and Colleges and a plaque of gratitude from Fortis Institute. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau (Alpha Beta Zeta chapter), the National League for Nursing, the American Nurses Association, and the Texas Nurses Association. She donates 3 percent of monthly sales from her business to the NLN nursing education scholarship and plans to pursue her doctorate.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amanda
01What do you attribute your success to?
The dedication and oath we take as nurses for lifelong learning. I want to be a good role model to my children. My husband and I have 3 daughters.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Explore the opportunities in nursing. Empowering themselves and each other that they can reach their goals. If you want a seat at the table, you often have to make that, you have to pull out that chair for yourself through education.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges: Social media portraying nursing in a way that hinders the real reason people get into nursing, focusing on monetary gain instead of selfless care. Need positive influence. Legislation impacting testing, environments, ratios. Opportunities: Become a positive influence promoting the profession truthfully on social media.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Accountability to the mission and to family, showing positive family values like eating dinner at the table. Stewardship to the profession and family. Integrity, being truthful and selfless.
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