Despareux

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  1. Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

    Despareux replied to bonnevie13's topic in School, College Programs

    We were told we would begin receiving notification for fall 2010 entry sometime in August, but many began receiving their notifications as early as July 21st. I was pleasantly surprised when I...

  2. Biting off more than I can chew??

    Despareux replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    Anyone can do it with a good support system and/or lots of money set aside for daycare/babysitting

  3. Nursing Care Plan books

    Despareux replied to juniorminty's topic in General Students

    We used Ackley for our diagnoses and our text books for our

  4. Anyone at Baker? (nursing or pre-nursing)

    Despareux replied to sarahmeridith's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if you are aware of the points system for entry into the program, but transfer credits and testing out of courses may decrease your points. I would recommend discussing this with ---- or...

  5. Anyone at Baker? (nursing or pre-nursing)

    Despareux replied to sarahmeridith's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When I started pre-reqs we had to take pharm and holistics before we could apply for the RN program. I'm not sure, but I think both of those classes are part of the actual nursing program and not...

  6. Do your instructors provide study guides?

    Despareux replied to ChronicUpset's topic in General Students

    Everything has been fair game, including information from previous quarters and information that was not covered during lecture. No study guides; however, a couple of instructors were kind enough to...

  7. So which semester is the hardest???

    Despareux replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    I thought fundamentals was the most difficult and required the most studying. Med/Surg I, Peds, and OB were by far the least stressful, so far. I have two more quarters to complete (med/surg II...

  8. Last semester! Don't feel any smarter??

    Despareux replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I just completed my 3rd quarter and I sort of feel the same way. Before fundamentals I knew nothing at all about nursing responsibility; so I did learn quite a bit, but I still feel like I know...

  9. Students cheating on tests....

    Despareux replied to dreamer2011's topic in General Students

    If this is the case, then there is no question; report

  10. WHY.

    Despareux replied to madewithlove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found my fundamentals to be the worst quarter ever!!! It was so bad that even thinking about it makes me cringe. I studied every waking moment, sacrificed the needs of my family, and lost tons of...

  11. About to start Maternal-Child Nursing...Advice?

    Despareux replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    I used the Straight A's series for both peds and OB. OB was very different than any other class I have taken thus far. Peds, on the other hand, is more comparable to med/surg for little

  12. Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    Despareux replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    Yes, nursing school has been unexpectedly expensive for us. AND nursing students are required to purchase basic health coverage. If you absolutely cannot cover the cost, your school may have an...

  13. How do you handle family and school?

    Despareux replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in General Students

    Take 15 minutes to hang out with your kid. I completely understand how time is extremely precious on all accounts, but our kids are only kids one time in their lives and school, although important,...

  14. Fundamentals before pharm?

    Despareux replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Students

    We had to pharm before we were even accepted into the nursing program. Kind of sucks for those who didn't make it into the

  15. OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    Despareux replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    As soon as I'm an RN and bringing home a

  16. OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    Despareux replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    I do have glasses that I'm supposed to wear, but I hate wearing anything on my face [including sunglasses]. My eyesight has deteriorated significantly since starting nursing school. So, no doubt I...

  17. What do I need for nursing school?

    Despareux replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    I bought this really nice rolling backpack for school and only used it for the first quarter due to all the supplies we received from fundamentals lab. I discovered that I really did not need it...

  18. Tell Me About Your Study Space.

    Despareux replied to pookapooka's topic in General Students

    I study on my couch or at my computer with the television blaring and the kids bouncing off the walls. Even though they're inches or just a few feet away from me, I hardly ever hear them or the...

  19. How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    Despareux replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    I'm a stress eater big time. I'm so glad I have the summer off so I can work on changing all my icky habits. I've gained so much weight during this school year. Make sure you have easy to grab...

  20. Need major help regarding nursing math, unique circumstance

    Despareux replied to Nat706's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds more like math anxiety, which is exactly the reason I left high school not even knowing how to add or subtract a fraction. I eventually had to learn math for my engineering degree. So I...

  21. Failed HESI A-2 Entry Exam & not allowed a retest. Please help!

    Despareux replied to bobbleheadoll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there another school you would like to consider? Can you take general courses until you are eligible for

  22. Backstabbing/Gossip in Nursing School

    Despareux replied to silverhalide's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Quoted to emphasize how much I agree with

  23. Child care assistance while in program?

    Despareux replied to Stasi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check out your public school preschool; they may have free preschool for your four year old. Our public school district also offers daycare for babies and toddlers. I would discuss your situation...

  24. Nursing school and a newborn

    Despareux replied to k_rod1011's topic in General Students

    I'm not from your area and do not have a newborn as all my kids are school-age. But I do think you may find juggling care for your baby and time spent studying a bit easier until your baby becomes...

  25. What do you listen to while studying

    Despareux replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    I listen to light classical when my kids are not at home. I've tried listening to some of my favorite music, but I start getting into the music a little too much and it prevents me from concentrating...