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You can definitely date and have fun during nursing school! I was married with 2 kids and got a 4.0. Hard yes, but it was fine. Don't plan too much. Things will happen they way they should.

go to a community college. You won't be in debt more than 10k for a RN.

I work urgent care clinic. I get a 1 hour lunch and 20 min dinner for a 12 hour shift.

um this is against they law FYI

Your employer will most likely pay for you to get what certifications they want you to have and you will do better in the classes once you have experience.

TNCC is more beneficial once you've had some ED experience.

And I'm assuming there is a locker room or break room to keep those things in.

I worked ER for 3 years and would never go back. Some people love it, but it's definitely not for everyone. Be sure before you leave your current job.

I personally wouldn't call in for not sleeping. Were you sick or lacking sleep? If sick, that's different story and you could have asked that question. Maybe you should look at getting off nights.

even if you're over 40 it's worth it!!

I looked into it many years ago. You need to get so many contact hours of direct lactation education to new moms was a huge part of it. To start, you might want to start working in post partum where you can get the hours and they may pay for your education to become a LC.

I'm right next door in MN and starting wages are at least $10 per hour higher!

Are your medical conditions well controlled? Can you work 8-12 hours at a time?

2 days is pretty quick to be seen for a W/C. I believe FMLA is 12 weeks. Not sure how long they have to honor restrictions. If you can't fully do the job I'm sure at some point they can let you go.

We aren't allowed personal bags at the nursing station. Any resources you need should be on your intranet. You shouldn't have to provide your own supplies.