Despareux

Despareux

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  1. Tell Me About Your Final Semester of Nursing School

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Oh good! I think that's what I need: more pressure and challenge because this semester has been everything but that. Looking

  2. After 7yrs, 75questions and 10th Attempt

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

    Wow! Now that is perseverance. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  3. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    Despareux replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    No, that's

  4. I Wish I Were A Walking Patho/Pharm Book and Drug Guide

    Despareux replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Students

    Me

  5. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    Despareux replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I haven't checked, but if this is true, then I'm really ticked, because our ADN program requires 112 credit hours for

  6. Is there a point in celebrating holidays in nursing school?

    Despareux replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    Yes. We get the entire week off from school. But our homework load is nearly triple compared to what it usually

  7. Cried during lab evaluation.... now feeling horrible...

    Despareux replied to birdinflight's topic in General Students

    Crying doesn't make you look weak. I think it's our body's way of de-stressing--blowing a gasket. Sometimes crying just happens when you are just beyond words. If it happens on rare occasions, it's...

  8. Failing 4th semester....feeling like a failure

    Despareux replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    I agree with Nurselovejoy88. Would you be able to return to your school to pick up where you left off--after a breather? I think many schools allow a second

  9. Senior Practicum OR: Is it me or is my Preceptor a braggart?

    Despareux replied to kima84's topic in General Students

    Sorry you feel you're not having a good experience. I hope it gets better for you. Maybe because your preceptor is very new, she is, in a sense, using you as a way for her to learn. Maybe you...

  10. Color of Littmann Classic II S.E.

    Despareux replied to morganv's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mine is light colored, too. I find that alcohol wipes remove the scuff

  11. Tea Causing Vomiting?

    Despareux replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    The folks I know from India always recommend mixing tea with a protein such as dairy milk, soy milk, or coconut milk to coat the stomach. This is supposed to decrease risk of osteoporosis, decrease...

  12. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    Despareux replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    Not only can it be dependent on where you live, but what area of nursing you would like to practice. Some of the hospitals in my state will hire an ASN nurse for general practice, but will require a...

  13. Really need some help, I'm working on my BSN

    Despareux replied to mhelberg's topic in General Students

    We had to do the same assignment. Many students had to call various facilities until they were able to find someone who would agree to do the interview. I had to drive 55 miles one way for my...

  14. Pharmacology Mnemonics

    Despareux replied to msdobson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A must

  15. And the weight gain begins..

    Despareux replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    I would have to agree with the above poster regarding food choices. I have eliminated most processed foods and sweets from my diet this quarter. I eat very little of the FIVE P's (pizza, pasta,...

  16. Learning Pointless Things in Math Class

    Despareux replied to taylor9582's topic in General Students

    Math is never pointless. It is simply a structured way to solve a problem. You may not use specific formulas, ever; but believe it or not, this type of learning is a workout for your brain--it is...

  17. Question About "Senioritis"

    Despareux posted a topic in General Students

    i'm in my 4th quarter of 5 quarter program. after my 3rd quarter, our class had the entire summer off = 4 months. the days leading up to my 4th quarter, i already felt burnt out from school. we are...

  18. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    Despareux replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would go. Take something to make you feel better and drink lots of water throughout the day. If that doesn't help, then it will probably show and you will be sent home. I hope you feel better...

  19. nursing program troubles? Am I alone on this?

    Despareux replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals was not my cup of tea. I over-analyzed everything, read each chapter 3 times, and used the cd that came with my book. I also drew out concepts that I had a difficult time understanding....

  20. How to help wife do better in nursing school

    Despareux replied to medicchris's topic in General Students

    Basing this off of my experience: Don't be needy. Understand the love she has toward her family is always on her mind; she is not purposely neglecting

  21. Classmates complaining about program, I think it is fine

    Despareux replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Students

    Yep, I was told what I was getting myself into, but knowing what I know now, I would have either found a different program that had "lower" standards or I would not have entered nursing school. I have...

  22. Question About "Senioritis"

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    :up::up: you are absolutely correct! i'm going to tell my classmates about

  23. Being required to do a psychiatric care plan on myself?

    Despareux replied to esokitty's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't like it either. But perhaps instead of viewing this project as an invasion of privacy, you could perceive it as a learning experience; one that helps the nurse understand the patient's...

  24. Question About "Senioritis"

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Yeah, the 25 lbs. I've gained through nursing school You're absolutely right and I need to remind myself more often of how far I've

  25. ever have an instructor just melt down in class?

    Despareux replied to classof2013's topic in General Students

    There should be a student advocate who is the go between. Some instructors do not take constructive criticism as, well, constructive; they will see to it that you don't fare as well as you would...