sprtngrl47

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1. A couple of HESI Questions

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in General Students

   Wow! A huge CONGRATS to you!! That's awesome!! I love hearing stories like this, they truly inspire me and let me know I'm not the only one! There's been older students in my classes in their 30's, but no one as "old" as me. I'll be the same age as y...

2. A couple of HESI Questions

   sprtngrl47 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all, I posted a year ago, about the fact that I was thinking of taking my nursing pre reqs at 48. I just finished my second semester of pre reqs, and I've done really well so far. I've received three 4.0's and a 3.5. I'm taking the summer off, ret...

3. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I realize I won't be spending a ton of time with the babies as I currently do. I also volunteer each week in the special care nursery at the local hospital, so I realize the time holding and feeding babies is very limited. That's what I'm there for a...

4. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would also love to know how you got into travel nursing! I would love to do that!

5. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was a marketing exec too! Worked in Chicago for Nielsen and Bacardi many years ago, before I had kids. Ended my career years ago but once I got divorced, thought about returning for the money (which was a bad idea - never do a job just for the mone...

6. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks all!! With the exception of the snarky comment from "been there done that". You all have been so helpful and inspirational! xoxo

7. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There are many more classes to take as a nurse, compared to a respiratory therapist - at least from what I can tell, looking at the info sheets from the community college. I know their nursing program is extremely competitive too - the counselor told...

8. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think the reason she mentioned it was because it would get me in a much better financial position, and although I may not be able to work with infants, I could probably still work with children. She's trying to get me in a much better financially s...

9. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

   sprtngrl47 replied to sprtngrl47's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for your encouragement! As far as I can tell, there are physical therapists who work in the NICU, but not physical therapist assistants. Not sure why, but that's what I've read on other forums. If I'm wrong please let me know. Whatever I do re...

10. Newborn Nanny, Should I Return to School for Nursing at 48??

    sprtngrl47 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone! I'm currently a newborn nanny specialist, and have my own business. My love and passion is working with babies! I help parents after they've had a baby, and help with all aspects of baby care: fussiness, swaddling, feeding/sleep issues, ...