Despareux

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  1. Saunders Vs. Kaplan

    Despareux posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I use my Saunders a lot. I like the questions; they're not as ambiguous as Kaplan questions. I do very well on Saunders, 85%-90% in all content areas. But on Kaplan, my scores average about 68%. I...

  2. Took the NCLEX today...and balled my eyes out.

    Despareux replied to Meg11M21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know. But from reading this board, it sounds like you passed. I completely understand why you would feel uncertain. I would definitely feel the same way, at least until I had definitive...

  3. Cry Baby

    Despareux replied to mpink74's topic in General Students

    I used to get very emotional, but as I near graduation, I am much better at separating my emotions from the issue at

  4. what color uniforms does your school use?

    Despareux replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    White uniforms and white shoes. During fundamentals, I was so excited for the privilege to wear white scrubs. Now I can't wait to give them to my kids to throw in the fire-pit--very symbolic for...

  5. Clinicals and anxiety???

    Despareux replied to blueyedgaze's topic in General Students

    Put yourself out there by meeting other nurses on the floor and see what they have going on. Or work on assessment skills with your patients. Do a psychosocial assessment. Study your patients...

  6. wearing makeup to work?

    Despareux replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Minimal makeup. I think makeup and neat looking hair helps any woman's appearance look more refined. We live in a world where appearances matter; it is what it

  7. Swearing: hugely unprofessional, mildly irritating or a normal part of speech.

    Despareux replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    As long as it's known when NOT to use it, then I could not care less in other people's choice of

  8. instructor says nursing is not for me..

    Despareux replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Using your weaknesses is going to do nothing but make those weaknesses a strength. A person's strengths can also become weaknesses if you're current weaknesses are not balanced with your strengths....

  9. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    Despareux replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    For me, psych was the hardest. It was soooo mentally draining. L&D was the easiest. Most of the patients [and their babies] are healthy and just want a safe place to have their babies. But all...

  10. Disgusting job but still keeping a smile

    Despareux replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    :barf01:

  11. So I guess it is true...

    Despareux replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I didn't realize you could file a complaint for those reasons. I was under the impression that clinical was the place to apply theory knowledge and the clinical instructors were there to reinforce...

  12. So I guess it is true...

    Despareux replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    So why did she pass you if she felt "uncomfortable" with your clinical skills? What would you base your complaint on? If your current instructor is okay with your current skills, then maybe it's...

  13. Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Despareux replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    No blame should fall on your instructor. I agree with all the other posters. Your attitude is careless and I pray that none of my loved ones are ever at the hands of someone who shares your...

  14. Does clinical do this to anyone else?

    Despareux replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    I also become very exhausted after clinical. I'm fairly certain it's the stress of learning how to become a nurse on a floor where you have to learn the protocols, among much more seasoned minds. Off...

  15. Im desperate for help, Med-Surg 2 OCC

    Despareux replied to Anne36's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm in my last semester of school and JUST learned better test taking and studying strategies. I SO wish this was something I learned BEFORE entering nursing school. My current M/S III instructor...

  16. Im desperate for help, Med-Surg 2 OCC

    Despareux replied to Anne36's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Many schools allow for a second chance. This is something you should probably find out. Have you discussed your concerns with your instructor(s)? Many instructors will go over your tests with you...

  17. do we wear our white uniforms for pysch clinicals?

    Despareux replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    No whites, no scrubs, business casual. At first I wasn't happy about having to buy a few mix and matches pieces just for that rotation, but now I'm happy I have them on hand for those "business...

  18. Are you "required" to volunteer?

    Despareux replied to brillohead's topic in General Students

    We have to do a minimum of 6 hours before we can graduate and it must be health related. I think community service/volunteer is a wonderful idea. It's an easy way to get to know your resources and...

  19. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    Despareux replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    You can have all your priorities in order and have THE best time management, but without a very strong support system, you will more than likely fail at something, despite your best

  20. Two parents workIng shift work? Need advice.

    Despareux replied to mamahood85's topic in General Nursing

    I agree very much with this. When I was a single mom to my first child, I had to work two full-time jobs for a couple of years and during that time, my poor child suffered in school and at home....

  21. Do YOU enjoy nursing school?

    Despareux replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    I have a love/hate relationship with nursing school. I love learning new things and have a feeling that when I graduate in March, I may feel a sense of loss and may even feel a bit depressed. I...

  22. The best hairstyle for female student

    Despareux replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    I like long hair. It's so versatile. I used to wear ponytails, but they give me such bad headaches--even wearing a low ponytail does the same. So now I wear a single french braid and I am headache...

  23. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    Despareux replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    HA! Boy have I been humbled. Before nursing school, I got all A's, thought I wrote great papers, and certainly thought I knew a lot. Well, I was completely wrong! As I am inches away from my final...

  24. why is med/surg so difficult?

    Despareux replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I head that, too. But I found it was one of my easier classes. I actually found fundamentals the most

  25. Arterial blood gas interpretation

    Despareux replied to luvmypatients's topic in General Students

    Wow! That's a lot of typing. I like your