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  1. Prerequs for the prerequs :-(

    sunbaby0811 replied to ryanalice's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the same boat, almost exactly! I'm the same age, with a bachelors, and having to take a bunch of classes so I can take the actual pre-reqs. I am finding that I'm glad to have them taken fresh...

  2. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    sunbaby0811 replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "I don't think that breastfeeding belongs in sex ed because that implies that breastfeeding is sexual in nature." Amen! I am a breastfeeding mom of an infant and my 3yo knows that "baby eats milk from...

  3. Question about taking Chemistry

    sunbaby0811 replied to Sarah812's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Biology online last semester and it's the last heavy class I will do online for the exact reason you stated. Im taking medical terminology and nutrition online, but thats NBD. But Chemistry,...

  4. What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    sunbaby0811 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My whole reason for getting interested in going to nursing school is because I want to be an IBCLC. I realize that you don't HAVE to be an RN to be an IBCLC, but it opened my mind to a whole new...

  5. nursing schools without accreditation

    sunbaby0811 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    And not all schools allow a repeat if you got a C. I got a C in Algebra (in 1995!!) and would LOVE to take it again. Both for a better grade since I now care about schooling and not just graduating...

  6. What career did you have before nursing?

    sunbaby0811 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I'm doing too. I have a bachelors in business but need a ton of science pre-reqs. It's going to take me 18-24m to get them all done. I'm taking 1 or 2 classes at a time and plan/hope/pray...

  7. What career did you have before nursing?

    sunbaby0811 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm loving all these mid-life career changers :) I have been working in IT for 11 years and will be pushing 40 when I (god willing) get finished with NS! But I just have no love for IT and my heart is...

  8. She sure did... and with a straight face!

    sunbaby0811 replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    To OP, that stinks, I'm sorry I'd be irritated too!! And to AZMOM - I have been doing the same thing, trying to see what's out there (I'm not even in nursing school yet, but working that way) and I...

  9. I'm an official neonatal nurse!!!

    sunbaby0811 replied to mshessle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats

  10. medication to dry up breast milk?

    sunbaby0811 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Along the same lines as cabbage, sage is also known to dry up breastmilk (commonly in the form of sage tea...). Just some random info for your googling fun

  11. Asking for guidance/opinions just like everyone else.....

    sunbaby0811 replied to BrandNewLisa's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you and I have an awful lot in common! As a mid-30s career changer myself, I don't have any advice from the other side of the fence yet, but one thing you wrote grabbed me: "Am I crazy to...

  12. FIRED!!! What to do now?

    sunbaby0811 replied to safiri's topic in General Nursing

    Not all states are union for gov employees. I know where I live, it's spotty. Some are, some arent. Op, I'm sorry about your

  13. how do you know if your cut out for nursing?

    sunbaby0811 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm working on pre requisites right now too and am taking a med terminology course next semester. I'm mostly taking it bc I want to get a hospital job like unit secretary while I'm in school but they...

  14. Wired Jaw :( Food Ideas Please

    sunbaby0811 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! You poor thing!! I have a baby that I'm making baby food for right now and I have to say, a lot of it is quite tasty! Peel, put in the microwave (Covered) and cook for about 5 minutes until...

  15. I need some input and recommendations!

    sunbaby0811 replied to kwash77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ODU has a great nursing program! (My sister went there, but not for the RN-BSN, she just got her BSN) http://hs.odu.edu/nursing/academics/post_licensure/postlicensure_description.shtml I dont know...

  16. I need some input and recommendations!

    sunbaby0811 replied to kwash77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Which part of VA? Online? Full Time? Part

  17. How did you study/prepare for lectures?

    sunbaby0811 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Im taking a bio class right now and part of the online content is where you can download mp3s of the subjects being discussed. It's not the lecture, but it's a discussion of the chapter we're working...

  18. How did you study/prepare for lectures?

    sunbaby0811 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Disclaimer - Im ony working on my pre-reqs right now... not in NS yet. Anyway, I'm a lot like you - listening to a lecture is fine and dandy, but I do 1000x better if I take notes. Same with reading...

  19. Who is supposed to police the mean girls?

    sunbaby0811 replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a nurse (yet!) , but I am a manager in a general business arena and I say that is total BS! That is a manager who is afraid of his/her employee. You shouldn't have to police your coworkers. I...

  20. Nursing as a major career change

    sunbaby0811 replied to slogerot's topic in Nursing Career

    bumping for you I'm in a similar situation and am curious how others paid for school as well. I work FT now. We can nearly live off my husband's salary, but will need to still pay for daycare for 1...

  21. how to become a lactation counselor

    sunbaby0811 replied to sunshine1216's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Becoming a lactation counselor/consultant is one of my goals. From what I've read, there are a few different options. There may be more options available, but these are the 3 I repeatedly see referred...

  22. Oh, I'm excited! I'm not leaving OB entirely, after all

    sunbaby0811 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This sounds like a dream job to me :)

  23. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    sunbaby0811 replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    No problem with the medium nipples, but I will say, we started with the slow ones first. After a week or 2 of those, the daycare provider BEGGED me to get medium ones. It was taking her for.ever. to...

  24. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    sunbaby0811 replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a hands free pumping bra? I bought a Simple Wishes bra off Amazon and it changed my life LOL I can pump and dry my hair, work on the computer, etc etc. It's GREAT. If you think you will...

  25. MOMS! Back to work after baby... Input needed!

    sunbaby0811 replied to EverGraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet!) but am a nursing, working mom. My daycare requires bottles premade, so that's what I do. I'm on my phone, otherwise would share the exact link, but you can go on kellymom.com...