Despareux

Despareux

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  1. How Far Would You Commute for Part-time?

    Despareux replied to FocusRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd drive 50-60 miles. Mine and my husband's commutes have usually been long, so it's something were used

  2. Personality based quizzes when applying for jobs..

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    I THINK it was a personality based quiz. I've never had to take one for a job. Is this a common practice for applicants? I assume it's a way for recruiters to weed out certain

  3. What is the answer for this?

    Despareux replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sometimes I get tripped up by these types of questions, because I want to assume the patient is on NS, but no where does it state that, so normally, I would not pick it, but depending on the mood of...

  4. Looking for volunteer activities

    Despareux replied to lockheart79's topic in General Students

    Here's a couple of ideas: I'm doing a six week (one hour per week) introduction to anatomy and physiology course for a group of gifted elementary students at a local private school. It was a program...

  5. Still apply if with less than 1 yr experience?

    Despareux replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    In the past, I've applied for positions (non-nursing) that required Bachelor or Master degrees and got the job without a degree. I plan on doing the same for any nursing position if I have the...

  6. Failing Med-Surg, Should I withdraw?

    Despareux replied to Hana_617's topic in General Students

    During one my quarters, I failed two tests in my Lifespan class. Both scores were well below 50%. It was my fault--I studied the wrong chapters , but I got organized and studied my butt off. I...

  7. I know that nursing involves multi tasking....

    Despareux replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    One thing at a time. But I completely understand your frustration. Sometimes I think the instructors get a kick out of watching us scramble for

  8. Making RNs Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree?

    Despareux replied to Chronis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sounds like a way to eliminate LPN's. Could this mean that current ADN RN responsibilities would be matched to what LPN's currently do, and a BSN RN has the responsibilities of what an ADN RN...

  9. Baker Flint Nursing Program Questions

    Despareux replied to leah2424's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I heard the points system has changed since I've applied back in April 2010, so I'm not much help with that. There are about 3 or 4 students in our original group who were re-applicants. There were...

  10. Do you ever have doubts?

    Despareux replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    There wasn't a semester when I didn't feel like throwing in the towel. After my third semester, I had the entire summer off and was really enjoying my time with my family. Everything was golden....

  11. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Despareux replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not trying to be insensitive; I simply don't understand. I know time can be a factor for some people, and maybe that's why some choose medications; but if you're feeling anxious or...

  12. Is it just me or...

    Despareux replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    Over the top. I'm glad we never had to an assignment like

  13. Did I catch this guy in a lie?

    Despareux replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    Agreed.

  14. Precepting a nursing student

    Despareux replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you don't mind me giving you perspective from a student nurse point-of-view. I've had nothing but great experiences with all my preceptors. They have been patient, they will quiz me to put my...

  15. Help with clinical placements!

    Despareux replied to Idontknowwhattodo's topic in General Students

    Ask a nurse if you can shadow him/her. Or ask if there is something they can show you that you haven't learned yet. You can be shy on your own time, but during clinical and when you do get into the...

  16. C=degree

    Despareux replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I often hear people say to nursing students they wouldn't want to be a patient of a nurse who didn't receive all A's in school. So I guess it does matter to those who do not understand the sacrifices...

  17. Managing stress

    Despareux replied to emalast's topic in General Students

    One thing at a time. Find out due dates and then determine how long each task will take to complete and prioritize accordingly. For example, writing papers is mind crippling for me and it is always...

  18. Baker Flint Nursing Program Questions

    Despareux replied to leah2424's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was accepted in the 2010 fall track. At that time, the average gpa for our class was 3.8. If you do not get in the first try, then you will have to wait one year to

  19. Auditory Learners

    Despareux posted a topic in General Students

    I'm beginning to think I learn best through listening to lecture and through discussion. Reading is soooo tedious and I fall asleep within minutes of reading my text books. Is it REALLY possible to...

  20. Advice for n00bs

    Despareux replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Wait until my kids were in school

  21. For those in ADN programs -- how many patients do you have in clinical?

    Despareux replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Students

    I'm in my final quarter and we are assigned anywhere from 2-4 patients, depending on the complexities of their illness and

  22. Failed first nursing exam, feeling like I am not meant to be a nurse...

    Despareux replied to animenurse's topic in General Students

    I remember failing my first exam in fundamentals. I studied daily for hours and hours and only got a 76%. I cried and cried. I can't believe I even considered quitting the nursing program over that...

  23. Does suctioning trach's ever get easier?

    Despareux replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just reading this thread triggered my gag reflex. But to answer the OPs question, the act of suctioning does get easier--I can't say the same about getting used to the characteristics of

  24. How do I know what to do and what not to do in clinicals?

    Despareux replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Students

    When a nurse is handing out meds, you leave them alone. Distractions can contribute to errors. At clinical, everything is fair game regarding your patient or helping your fellow classmates and other...

  25. how can i study for the psychiatric class?

    Despareux replied to chariot's topic in General Students

    I think the ones in the books are always easier. The instructors usually change the questions that will require you to think through them, instead of just using memorization. Mental health is not...