Trying to Conceive Tips

*this post may contain affiliate links* If you’re actively googling “trying to conceive tips” and have ended up here, I have two things to say. First of all: Welcome! And second of all: I’ve been there, I see you, and I know how stressful it can be. That’s why I’ve created...

The Best FREE Pregnancy Apps

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether this is your first or your fifth pregnancy, mobile apps are a great way to learn more about your baby, your body, what to expect, and to get support. With so many apps available out there, you shouldn’t have to pay for them to get...

How to: Become a Critical Care Nurse

As someone who wanted to become a critical care nurse and a critical care nurse ONLY (I was hellbent on it you guys,) I did lots of research about what that would mean for me and my future. I’ve seen tons of articles that oversimplify the process of becoming a...

Best Nursing Shoes for Women

*This post may contain affiliate links* If you’re a nurse who loves shoes, this is the post for you. Side note: Hi, I can relate. Do you want to be friends? Throughout my years as a nursing assistant, then a nursing student, and now a nurse, I can confirm that...

How Hard is Nursing School?

When I told friends and family I was planning on applying to nursing school, I distinctly remember the reactions. While many people were happy and excited for me, I also got a TON of the same responses from other nurses I knew: “Nursing school was the hardest two years of...

How to Choose a Nursing School

Interested in nursing school but overwhelmed with all the options out there? After doing hours of extensive research before starting my own nursing school journey, I can confirm that nursing schools are definitely not all created equal. So if you’re trying to answer the question “What nursing school should I...

Sleep Training Your Newborn: How We Did It

*this post contains affiliate links Thinking about sleep training your newborn but feeling overwhelmed with how to start? This is the post for you. If you’ve read about my experience with a colicky baby, you know that I took any and every opportunity to soothe my spirited child. Unfortunately, part...

Nursing School Interview Questions

Congratulations on getting to the interview stage! Before you start preparing for the dreaded nursing school interview, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you made it this far for a reason. The best way to make it even further is to be prepared! I’ve put together a list...