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I can't speak to the hospital/birth center side but, as a mom, I paid out-of-pocket for a lactation consultant then submitted a receipt for reimbursement with my insurance. The hospital recommended a couple of consultants in the community and I also learned of consultants through word-of-mouth recommendations. If you're a school nurse then you already know LOTS of moms! If you're good at what you do, word-of-mouth will be your best advertisement. The lactation consultant I chose came to my home -- that was key for me. She brought a hospital-grade pump and the paperwork to have the pump covered by insurance, which made that easy. And she was kind, encouraging, and non-judgemental ? If you have a passion for this, I say go for it! You could have a really positive impact on moms and families (in addition to what you do now!) and sounds like you'll enjoy the work.

Oldmanhubbard, I'm a newbie but am looking toward np in the future so I am trying to learn all I can. I fully admit my ignorance on this! What if the extra time was in a "shadowing" capacity, where an np student is not making decisions but is there as "fly on the wall" to observe & learn...would that have legal implications? Just wondering if there is a good way for a prospective np to gain extra experience in a safe/legal way?

Congrats!

Congratulations!!

If I'm remembering correctly, there was a spot in the NursingCAS application for these. Maybe the program-specific portion?

I just submitted my application later in January (was told to wait until my prereq grades posted from last semester). Like others, I received an email to my personal email that directed me to the system.

It's nerve-wracking, isn't it?!

I received my acceptance as well for PP fall. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

I'm waiting to hear too! Congrats hehang96!! How were you notified?

Wow..thanks for the inspiration...CONGRATULATIONS!

Did anyone apply to Marquette DEMSN for Fall 2019? Looking to connect with other applicants!

I agree with others, it depends on why you are re-taking it. If it's just that you took it awhile ago and you are refreshing, summer should be fine. If you are retaking it because you struggled with it before, I would recommend taking it during a full semester. You mentioned the drive to class in the summer. That takes time out of your week as well. I took 5-hour chemistry and A&P 1 last semester together and got A's in both. I have a job & kids so it was hectic and time-consuming, but doable. Since you already have materials from taking A&P previously, I would recommend spending time every week between now & when you re-take it (schedule time on your calendar for it) studying the terms and concepts so that you're set to go when class starts. Most teachers have office hours and love to help you if you need extra help...and definitely go to open lab times -- you will have access to all the models and a teacher there to help if you have questions. If you can, go to the open lab time that your specific teacher hosts so that he/she can see that you're putting in the effort. Best of luck to you!!

Congratulations...way to work hard and attain your goal. That's hard to do with a family and big lag in time. Sounds like with your experience and determination, you will be an excellent provider!

Congratulations!!

Check your local public library for resources too. Ours has a lot of resources for NCLEX and other standardized tests.