Despareux

Despareux

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  1. my nursing school journey in a nutshell

    Despareux replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    I feel dumb, too. Seems more than half of my class has already had experience in the medical field and I'm one of the newbies. Congratulations on graduating and passing your NCLEX. You got through...

  2. Why am I a B student?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I use the Evolve website. I love it! I do the questions that are offered with our online accounts and we have a Kaplan account that has a ton of practice questions with rationales. I have actually...

  3. Student Moms

    Despareux replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    I think it depends on your own personal priorities. I set up my schooling so that when I graduate, my youngest will be in school full-time and I won't have added daycare expenses (maybe some latch-key...

  4. Why am I a B student?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your advice, Ricky. I don't believe that your question is relevant; only because if I didn't feel passionate about becoming a nurse, then I don't think I would care so much about my...

  5. Why am I a B student?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    That's what seems to be happening with me. I can study all day, all night, for the same subject and I still come out with a B. I did an experiment; I did not study for two tests (one for each class)...

  6. Is it easier to juggle family as a nurse or a nursing student??

    Despareux replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread. As a student nurse, I have wondered the same, and certainly look forward to the end of each quarter [and

  7. Why am I a B student?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Wow! You all have given me fabulous advice. Thank you very much. I'm thinking maybe I must try different techniques for studying. I have always known that I do not study smart. I never had good...

  8. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Despareux replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Yes! And it's even more annoying when they post their 'A minus' grade along with, "...maybe next time I'll get a better grade if I would have studied." Or how 'bout this, "...that's what I get for...

  9. Vaginal Exams

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a nurse perform a lady partsl exam on me, nor have I ever heard of a nurse performing them. So as a Fundamental's student, why am I learning how perform these exams? As a nurse, how...

  10. Anyone regret ever having stepped foot in nursing school?

    Despareux replied to summersent's topic in General Students

    Some days I just want to turn around and go back home and STAY home. In these last few weeks of my FIRST quarter as a student nurse, I've been taking it day by day. It's been so hard on my kids; my...

  11. Vaginal Exams

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. That's probably the case here, too.

  12. Vaginal Exams

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, as a fundamentals student. We're learning palpation and with a speculum. We will not be performing them this semester and I don't know if we will ever perform them during school, I just thought...

  13. Vaginal Exams

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I understand working with L&D--only makes sense, but I'm only in my first semester and will not be performing these exams for at least two more semesters. You don't think it's a little soon...

  14. Nclex Pass rate for your school

    Despareux replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    100% pass rate. I believe they've had one year since the start of their nursing program, where it was

  15. On a lighter note

    Despareux replied to mkblakley07's topic in General Students

    Cool thread! About me: I'm a great listener because I truly enjoy listening, as opposed to talking, which requires thought and process, and I like to put a lot of thought into what I'm listening to...

  16. Student Loan Debt. Where do you draw the line?

    Despareux replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    I don't know how much is too much. I think it would depend on what is being studied. If I'm studying to become a Cardiologist, who probably makes about $250,00 per year, then I could see loans...

  17. How long do you study...

    Despareux replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    I study anywhere from 4-8 hours per day on average. I used to over-study, but I have really lighted up the text book studying and I'm actually getting better grades. I mostly study the lab and...

  18. Current nursing school student thinking about dropping

    Despareux replied to laughoutloud8's topic in General Students

    Absolutely

  19. Current nursing school student thinking about dropping

    Despareux replied to laughoutloud8's topic in General Students

    Do you feel somewhat isolated from your classmates, friends, and family? I'm not trying to assume, but from what I've gathered, it does appear that you do not have strong connections. We are told...

  20. How do I prepare myself for nursing school?

    Despareux replied to tatempole's topic in General Students

    Study skills for nursing school is different from study skills from any other type of schooling. In NS, study skills seem more adaptive on a semester by semester basis. Brush up on your patho,...

  21. Current nursing school student thinking about dropping

    Despareux replied to laughoutloud8's topic in General Students

    Maybe the program is not for you at this time in your life. You definitely have an advantage because it sounds like you did not take your prerequisites at this school and have more choices should you...

  22. How long is clinical prep?

    Despareux replied to nianava's topic in General Students

    Gathering data regarding your patient could take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on how involved your patient is. This is done the night before our clinical day. Then when we go home, we fill in...

  23. Should I learn nutrition?

    Despareux replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    Take it! I don't believe it's a class you will regret taking. As a matter of fact, I think it can be helpful in every aspect of the nursing

  24. What do you do when you feel burned out?

    Despareux replied to flygirl117's topic in General Students

    Usually when I'm feeling burned out, I assess (and reassess) my diet, fluid intake, and quality of sleep. It is usually one or all of these things that require a change to lessen the degree of mental...

  25. Your Daily Life-Schedule

    Despareux replied to School-Mom's topic in General Students

    I don't know how much longer you have to go until you graduate and become an RN. But for now, I would focus semester by semester instead of adding more stress to your plate. One thing is for absolute...