TiniestLights

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1. Not sure if I want to be a CNA anymore

   TiniestLights replied to Thehappylotus's topic in Stress 101

   I wish I could offer advice but I just wanted to say I wish you well and applaud you for being self-aware. You sound dedicated and intelligent and I hope you find your niche. I am sure it is out there.

2. New Grad to ICU / Multiple Job offers

   TiniestLights replied to AC777's topic in Job Hunt

   Really happy for you- it sounds like you really deserve these opportunities. Thank you for sharing your experiences and recommendations and thanks to others for giving insight. Learned a lot in this thread.

3. Path to Nursing

   TiniestLights posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi all I just want to share some thoughts. Allnurses has been such an insanely enlightening forum for me and I have learned so much just by mostly lurking for so long. I want to give a huge shout out to every single person who gives thoughtful, candi...

4. Please help- RN vs MSW advice needed (long)

   TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I truly appreciate your insight, verene!❤

5. Please help- RN vs MSW advice needed (long)

   TiniestLights posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone, I am in a bit of a dark place and I could really use some guidance. A brief background: Became interested in nursing after being my dad's sole caregiver for his 2.5 year battle with pancreatic cancer. I took A&P 1 last spring and got...

6. CCBC ATB Program

   TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Maryland

   Go get 'em, Lovinmy_curls! Hope you enjoy the program! Which university will you be obtaining your BSN through?

7. Class/es and a Newborn...?

   TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

   musingmom: You bring up some good points- we really need to get our childcare plan together. I am embarassed to admit we haven't really contemplated that too seriously yet. I wouldn't say we have tons of family options so yeah, we need to think abo...

8. Class/es and a Newborn...?

   TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

   GrnTea: That is a great idea- I have been meaning to look up La Leche League:).

9. Class/es and a Newborn...?

   TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That is so awesome. Thank you for the pump tips:up: How did you try different ones out? I was thinking I would go through my insurance to either rent from hospital or ideally buy if it is covered/almost all covered, but in either instance, I wonder i...

10. Class/es and a Newborn...?

    TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you so much for the encouraging reply:)! It is really such an exciting time. I got a Boba wrap and I am still learning how to pretzel it around myself, but hopefully it will help because yes, I hear you on the baby-wearing- thank you for the s...

11. Second Semester: Done!!

    TiniestLights replied to NurseGirl525's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you! Hope you have had a chance to decompress and enjoy time with your son as you'd hoped.

12. Class/es and a Newborn...?

    TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What an extremely awesome description of your newborn times- thank you so much for sharing . I have been contemplating things and am still a little on the fence about an online class vs. semester off...but I am leaning toward time off. I really appr...

13. I've been accepted!

    TiniestLights replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    Just want to say that I am pulling for you! You will make the right decision for yourself and for your family. Surgical Tech actually sounds really cool- I feel like as long as you can try to maintain a foothold in the healthcare field somehow (what...

14. Class/es and a Newborn...?

    TiniestLights replied to TiniestLights's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow, thank you both for two different/honest perspectives. augurey, I appreciate you sharing your experience with breastfeeding/pumping. I am absolutely blown away by your commitment to your little one. emmjayy, I hear you on the mental distractio...

15. Class/es and a Newborn...?

    TiniestLights posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have read a few threads about this very issue but thought I would toss my own anxieties into the mix for feedback.... I am pregnant and due August 4th. He is our first baby and we are so excited. That being said, I am a gal on a miss...