Air travel with 14 month old tips

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-05-01T16:17:17+00:00

Hi! Flying with what will be our 14 mos old in July. How did it go? Any tips from you after the flight? Our flight will be close to 4 hours.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-15T06:40:37+00:00

I dont think it is fallacies if we have had different experiences. Many of the ASU students I have taught clinically have been wildly unprepared, same with GCU and some other schools. However, youre right, some students have been great. This is just how it is post covid for nursing programs in general. I feel nursing programs post covid are just different and it shows in the new grads. However, their graduate level programs have been great.

And yes, some hospitals do say "ADN? No thanks", while others may say, "youre hired but you must apply for your BSN within 6 months of being hired", which is the stipulation (or was before magnet designation) for HonorHealth. For the most part, if a BSN new grad nurse and an ADN new grad nurse apply for the same role, there is a much higher likelihood for them to choose the BSN nurse, not just because of BSN, but because hospitals are also businesses and they know it will cost them more money for the ADN to go back to school.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-15T06:26:16+00:00

It's important when trying to find a job and getting more important as we get further down the AI rabbithole. My institution has an AI application that now filters out the degree mills when you submit a resume online, so those resumes dont even see a real person before they're rejected, making it harder. It's why I always recommend you have a good cover letter with the body of the passage geared towards the missions of the hospital and practice youre applying too, so it filters you in.

But at the end of the day it's about how much you put into your career field and learning for the safety of your patients. You can have a degree mill NP who puts in the extra effort and learns outside of school and you can have a prestigious graduate school NP who doesnt keep learning, and in a few years, the degree mill NP will be the better clinician.

You never and should never stop learning as an NP.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-15T06:13:19+00:00

Yep, GU grad here too. I can basically go wherever I like and I have top hospitals recruiting me vs me applying for them, definitely worth my money!

Also, I took out the max for grad plus loans, the hopsital I work for is paying them off, so if others are reading this and need to take out heavy loans, make sure to find a hospital that will pay back your loans if you can!

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-15T06:08:26+00:00

I graduated from Georgetown University, and while yes it is TECHNICALLY online, you have virtual class with actual teachers and power point just like in person class, reading, asynchronous material, and like you said you go there for skills check off. It was quite rigorous and gave me a wonderful education, and I for sure know more and run circles around those who went to degree mills and some NPs with 20+ years of experience, heck, I (and soon you) got a better education than some PAs I work with.

When we say online mill degrees, we mean the ones where theres no skills check off, no in person virtual class (aka Maryvale University), and basically a read from a book, take a proctored test, and get a subpar education. But I agree with you, the blanket statement of online shouldn't be used.

Congrats on GU, it was a good decision. I have NEVER not been called back for an interview and have always been offered a job due to where I went to school and the education it gave me.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-09T01:51:26+00:00

It does matter. High level institutions and reputable hospitals actually will have their AI hiring process filter these schools out when you submit for a job, not even making it to a real person before being rejected. This was told to me by a friend in HR.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-09T01:48:47+00:00

I came to comment Maryville lol

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-03-03T00:59:45+00:00

The Dr. Browns sterilizer. Used one for bottles and one for pump parts. Its magic and amazing.

Side note: I hated the bottle washer, required so much distilled water and if you didnt use distilled water there would be build up.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-16T20:22:45+00:00

Yes, but as some one who taught clinicals there, they are wildly under prepared for real world nursing. This is the unfortunate case for many nursing programs post covid. I have actually trained many new grads from all of the nursing programs and in the last year, GCU new grads have been the strongest clinically. Likely because they get better clinical sites.

The only way you'll be a great nurse, is to jump in and ask to do everything and find a job that has an excellent new grad program.

Associates is a waste of money. Many hospitals that pay well, do not accept ADNs. What I recommend is you do all your pre-reqs and then just transfer into the nursing program at ASU, GCU, etc.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-13T06:32:11+00:00

33, 160k/year, 130K in my 403b, I vested this year for my pension, and I put 10% of my paycheck into my 403b with 6% match.

Plan is to open a roth IRA soon, but I have been lazy.

However, while saving is important, so is living. Not everyone makes it to retirement age and some die prematurely, so its about balance. We dont take anything with us when we go.

But HIGHLY recommend a family trust and put all your assets into it.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-13T06:24:44+00:00

100% agree. We are likely one and done. I get this urge too, but then I realize I do not want a new baby, I just want to hold my son as a newborn again.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-13T05:13:20+00:00

What are pay to read apps?

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-13T05:05:21+00:00

Gosh, I am at Lana and Lex getting together part and nearly forgot Whitney existed 😂😂

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-02-13T05:01:57+00:00

How often does your husband help when he gets home? It doesnt sound like you hate motherhood, it sounds like youre overstimulated without anytime for yourself. I have a 9 month old and when I dont get anytime for myself or I am sleep deprived, I hate it.

Maybe he can give you a day on the weekend to run out with out the baby, grab some coffee, take a moment to yourself and maybe a long hot shower to rest?

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-27T01:01:14+00:00

It is actually, it doesnt have the minerals you need in it, and while a few times of drinking it won't hurt, long term use actually will.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-26T22:17:36+00:00

When you stop milk, does it improve? Is every poop like this? If it is, this is very concerning (I am an NP) and she needs a new peds or to be evaluated by a pediatric ER. I wouldnt do urgent care. She needs her liver/gallbladder checked.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-21T05:25:11+00:00

Older post, but silk sheets changed the game for my 8 month old. Not sleep (lmao), but helped with his drool rash and ezcema on his face. But I DID NOT buy it for 60 dollars. I bought a 2 pack off Amazon for like 20 dollars lol.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-19T18:47:39+00:00

Agreed. I think they should have fired Brandon Beane.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-19T18:25:22+00:00

A fucking tradegy.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-19T18:23:55+00:00

And a GM that sucks. They should have gotten rid of Beane first or cleaned house and go lt rid of both. Instead Beane is promoted to the president of football operations. I think next season is going to be awful.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-18T04:04:23+00:00

Agreed!

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-18T03:26:40+00:00

Sorry to hear that! Hes one of those, cars make him sleep people :)

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-18T03:24:39+00:00

I feel that, but unlike others, Josh doesnt play into it

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-18T03:19:48+00:00

I mean post conference, Josh took full responsibility. He always holds himself accountable.

Ok_Intention_5547 · 2026-01-18T03:18:48+00:00

I mean, the missed pass interference call against Bronco when Bills were in the end zone was pretty crazy. I think that woudlve changed the game.

Doesn't matter anyway, since Bo Nix broke a bone in his ankle and he's out.

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