Despareux

Despareux

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  1. No more fun scrubs

    Despareux replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer one color per discipline. I think it looks more

  2. can't get high score despite of studying

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

    If it's available to you, I would study the Decision Tree. I wish I would have studied the Decision Tree prior to the diagnostic because it really put things into

  3. Med/surg 2, clinical skills or bedside care skills?

    Despareux replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

    Sounds like what we did during our fundamentals rotation. Maybe it's the hospital dictating this. One of our clinical sites won't allow any of the students to pass meds or do more extensive care due...

  4. Auditory Learners

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I just took that test. I scored mostly AC and the rest was RO. The results are exactly how I think. It's funny, too, because my background consists of research and statistics and those are two...

  5. Portfolios

    Despareux posted a topic in General Students

    We're required to have a completed portfolio that is supposed to represent our growth as a student nurse. We've been told that we will probably have to submit this during job interviews. Do potential...

  6. Nursing school and a life?

    Despareux replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Students

    Well I don't work. I have three kids. My husband works afternoon shift and doesn't see the kids until the weekends. I had a very hard time managing cleaning, cooking, laundry, or any other activity...

  7. Portfolios

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    It's a compilation of all the papers and care plans that were done throughout our program. It's a tedious task. Every sheet of paper has to be placed in a plastic cover, table of contents, summary...

  8. Auditory Learners

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    That's what I do, too. In some ways I feel a little guilty for not reading from my books. My grades would probably be a bit higher if I did take the time to read little bits from each chapter, but I...

  9. Auditory Learners

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I just looked up 'auditory learners' and I fit that profile like a twin. Thanks for the

  10. can't seem to keep up

    Despareux replied to keristillwell's topic in General Students

    The advice you have received so far is very good. My first semester was horrendous! All of your learning will eventually begin to make sense, even those stupid little fluff papers you have to...

  11. Kaplan Questions Can Be Funny...

    Despareux posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is kind of a silly question, but it is a legitimately silly question [big difference] . Anyway, I've come across so many questions with answers that are so ridiculous, they're funny. Sometimes,...

  12. Paleo/Primal Diet?

    Despareux replied to 7student7's topic in Patient Education

    Paleo eating seems kind of like a no-brainer and follows what is currently being promoted--clean, healthy, void of processed

  13. OB nursing...I just don't get it.

    Despareux replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    It's really hard to study for a subject for which you have zero interest. I felt the same way about OB and mental health. I went into to OB with a rather cocky attitude. I thought that since I have...

  14. What was your toughest semester in Nursing School?

    Despareux replied to Ellis02136's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals was THE worst for me. I have PTSD because of it; not really, I just hated it that

  15. Kaplan Questions Can Be Funny...

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

    Am I allowed to post

  16. Why Do Nurses Do This

    Despareux replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nursing

  17. Why Do Nurses Do This

    Despareux replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like maybe you and your brother had a bit of

  18. Fun ideas for a study group/party

    Despareux replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in General Students

    Cute mini totes (goodie bags) filled with cheap nursing supplies--bandages, gauze, tape, alcohol wipes, etc.. Make a mini reference book, using a miniature 1 inch ring binder, that has normal labs,...

  19. is it a waste?

    Despareux replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    No way! I wish I would have pursued a CNA certification before or during nursing school. If you are in Michigan, you can become a CNA after taking and passing your fundamentals in nursing school--no...

  20. Tired of never feeling good about nursing school!

    Despareux replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in General Students

    Yep. That about sums it up. I can appreciate the rigors of nursing school; if only my family felt the same way. My previous years of college were NOTHING like nursing school. I'm pretty sure schools...

  21. applying for community college nursing programs....gpa?

    Despareux replied to BJR87's topic in General Students

    If you're in Michigan, then the answer is, no, a 3.37 will, most likely, exclude you from acceptance. I have yet to hear of a school who will accept students with gpa's under a 3.5. Most students...

  22. Graduate in 4 Weeks--Not Ready...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Wow! Thanks for the super great advice and words of wisdom. I'm going to use every bit of it. I will make a plan of action; and yes, I will be okay. I can do this and I will. Thank you, thank you,...

  23. Graduate in 4 Weeks--Not Ready...

    Despareux posted a topic in General Students

    I'm ready to be done with school. It's been a long four years for me and my family. I graduate in about four weeks and sometimes, I don't feel ready at all. I've even considered working as a CNA...

  24. Graduate in 4 Weeks--Not Ready...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I agree. When my instructor comes around, I always feel like she's trying to trick me or something. I'll think I'm doing something right and then she comes in questioning me. At that point I'm...

  25. Graduate in 4 Weeks--Not Ready...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I'm certainly inquisitive and very willing to ask question, even questions that seem far fetched. No problems there . Thank you for responding. I'm glad there are others who feel [or have felt] the...