Despareux

Despareux

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  1. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    Despareux replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I had to take this test years ago before I started my statistician job. I was an INTJ then and I still am now. As a young child, I used to people watch and listen to everything around me. It was...

  2. sketchers shape ups

    Despareux replied to want to do good 86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had two pair of tone-up type shoes; one from Dr. Scholls and the other from Skechers. Good calf work out if you walk in them a certain way. Did nothing for my rear or thighs--not that I expected...

  3. What is included in a legit assessment?

    Despareux replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    In retrospect, I made my assessment class far more difficult than it had to be; because now, I can whip out an assessment in about 5-10 minutes. But it is good to know how to assess areas per patient...

  4. What are things that you always need? Graduation gift ideas...

    Despareux replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    We wear white as students, so a gc to a uniform shop would be very nice. Who doesn't like

  5. Don't let yourself get sucked in by BM'ers and DG'ers

    Despareux replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Yes! I tune out the toxic and then avoid them like the plague. I have a job to do and can't afford negative

  6. Anyone experience this

    Despareux replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    That's what I do for many concepts. I attempt to explain them to my kids and if they're not too freaked out by what I've explained to them, I have them tell me what I've just told them. Works like a...

  7. Why is it everyone's favorite?

    Despareux replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    Peds all the way. I love kids, love advocating for them, and love that they have so much to offer the rest of the world when nurtured properly. I'm in OB right now--definitely not

  8. "I have 4 free hours?!" oh my god, a lifetime! What do you do at the drop of a hat?

    Despareux replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Cook, clean, and hang out with my

  9. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had plantar fasciitis for about 20 years in my right foot. The only thing that helps bring a measurable amount of relief is wearing high heels; obviously, I can't wear those with my scrubs. I...

  10. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    You're definitely right about that. I walk barefoot during the summer months--much different feel than my treadmill. I'm going this week to get fitted for some new shoes, so I will check out the...

  11. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Despareux replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I would like to save up money for a surprise elk hunting trip in the U.P. for my husband and his dad. Anything my kids want to join. Right now they're in gymnastics and karate. So hopefully they...

  12. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

  13. Hmmmmm Why Do Nursing Students Fail?

    Despareux replied to yel550i's topic in General Students

    I agree with this completely. I believe that anyone who has made it into a nursing program is perfectly capable of completing it as well. Almost everyone I know who failed the first time, always say...

  14. Must have books to get me through the R.N program

    Despareux replied to lmg23's topic in General Students

    I love this little pocket reference book: http://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-Quick-Medical-Reference-Robert/dp/0964519135/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302290916&sr=8-1 I carry this with me at all

  15. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Alrighty, as soon as school is out for the summer, I will definitely go see my Podiatrist. In the meantime, I will go back to the store where I get fitted for running shoes and see what they can do...

  16. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, no kidding? Poor lady. I have two pair of shape-up type shoes. One pair are made by Dr. Scholls, which are far more comfortable than my Skechers Shape-ups; regardless, both pair are killing my...

  17. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I'm entering my 3rd quarter of my nursing program, I can answer my own question. For clinicals it's definitely time management. For theory, I haven't been able to pinpoint a particular area,...

  18. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    What did you find to be the most challenging skill to learn as a student and a new

  19. An RN program that is not accredited?

    Despareux replied to RNHealer08's topic in General Students

    Stick with regional accreditation and schools accredited by the Higher Commission. Anything additional is, of course, a-ok. Check your state requirements for taking NCLEX. The school you wish to...

  20. Drug Cards are Lame!!

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    You're right about that! I know I learn best by writing my drug cards. But golly-g, I thought pharmacology was

  21. New Grad RN...Why can't I hear lung sounds!!

    Despareux replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    No sarcasm intended, but have you had your hearing checked? Have you ever had a co-worker evaluate your technique? If you are experiencing this with every patient then I would think either you have...

  22. Nursing Drug Guide/Handbook recommendations

    Despareux replied to foreverLaur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have two, Mosby's and Pearson's. I REALLY like the Pearson's and that's the one used most at the hospital where I have my

  23. I picked the perfect time to get lazy...

    Despareux replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I don't know how to come across as sarcastic on the internet , which is what I was trying to do. What I should have said instead of trying to "funny" was staying awake for that long was torture for...

  24. Drug Cards are Lame!!

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Yes, we have to hand-write our own. They are basically just flash cards with a ton of info about a specific

  25. Should I take Patho if it's optional?

    Despareux replied to CDMZG's topic in General Students

    Yes, take it! Even though patho is involved in all aspects of our nursing education, it is not as in-depth as a class based on just