Yamamama

Any opinions or experience?

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

Thanks, kristina.judie. I just added them to MY Amazon cart too. Having Prime makes Amazon shopping too easy!

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...

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...

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...

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!

I know about Excelsior and WGU but I'd love to hear of more!

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...

My mother (who is an RN, PhD) mentioned what I think is a nutty idea but I promised I would look into it. I am starting the process of nursing school. My state (MA) does not recognize any online nursing schools. She mentioned going through schoolin...

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.

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

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

That's correct. I do not have my RN.

I have 2.5 weeks before my exam. I've ordered the ATI book and the Mometrix (sp?) book from Amazon because ALL of the TEAS books are out of my library system. They should arrive in 2 days and then studying in earnest! Good luck to us!

MrsPine09, I think if you are questioning if you would like to take the plunge then you aren't ready. You know that no one on an internet forum (who doesn't know you) can really answer the question if it's right for you - only you can. Having said ...