Yamamama

Yamamama

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  1. How to become a Lactation Consultant?

    Although I sat for the exam because I'm a long time mother to mother support counselor, I did spend 1.5 years with a mentor doing home visits prior to the first exam. I cannot stress how invaluable that experience was! While you have a goal to becom...
  2. I am starting nursing school this fall. I'm wondering if there are any, preferably online but not a deal breaker if not, classes/courses/certifications that you'd recommend I pursue during this summer before I start school. Although my interest and ...
  3. "Breastfeeding benefits overstated" study?

    And this is what is known as "research", folks. Let's combine babies who breastfeed once per week with those that exclusively breastfeed effectively invalidating results. Sheesh. Klone, you having stated your assessment eloquently.
  4. Thanks, kristina.judie. I just added them to MY Amazon cart too. Having Prime makes Amazon shopping too easy!
  5. Blue Hills?

    Any opinions or experience?
  6. Lactation Consultant Courses

    I have been an IBCLC for 5 years and working with mothers and babies for many more. I worked very hard for my credentia,l literally taking years to achieve it and although the term " lactation consultant" is not trademarked it is usually meant to mea...
  7. Lightweight vs regular Littman?

    I'm buying a stethoscope for school. Im looking at the Littman Classic II or the Littman Lightweight II. Does anyone have an opinion about either of these? I have some hearing loss in one ear so I want to make the right decision. Also, if money wer...
  8. Dream positions...which would you choose?

    Though I'm not a nurse yet, I work in a hospital in a level 3 NICU and mother/infant unit. So, caring for that population would be my choice. Very rewarding! And I often say that I work in the happiest place in the hospital. Those are two very diffe...
  9. Applying at 34...35

    I am older than you, in my early 40's with a husband, children, and a job. I plan to start full time LPN program in September. We will be crazy together!
  10. on line programs

    I know about Excelsior and WGU but I'd love to hear of more!
  11. How far do you travel?

    I am not in school yet but am applying to two schools for the fall. Both schools are 45 min -> 1 hour drive each way, and that is with no traffic which is a possibility with one of the schools. I am honestly dreading this part the most not becau...
  12. Homework

    I am not the type to run and jump but have been throughly researching and rethinking my decision to start nursing school in the fall. I have a lot riding on this decision: I am married, with children, and a job. How will all of this fall into place...
  13. Is this possible?

    Yup. Thanks for all the messages. Like I said, I did not think this would fly but as a dutiful daughter I promised I'd check.
  14. Is this possible?

    And to be clear, I can't imagine getting an RN online either! Mom and her wacky ideas. :-)
  15. Is this possible?

    Yes, spouse, kids, dogs, home, and a career - the works. No dorm for me.