Despareux

Despareux

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  1. If you could have one nursing superpower, what would it be?

    Despareux replied to Blue Roses's topic in General Nursing

    I would be able to always prevent a patient from

  2. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    Despareux replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school not only entails a heavy course-load, it also entails a certain quality in character that is nurtured through the afflictions one experiences throughout the course of their education...

  3. Call Bells and IV Pumps

    Despareux replied to avaloncar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't hear them as much anymore. The first several months I would leave work with the sound of alarms in my head and go to bed with the same. There were even times I'd burst out in song in the...

  4. Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    Despareux replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Seems pointless to share a story if you can't tell the whole story. Felt like I was playing an online version of

  5. Something not to do on a job interview

    Despareux replied to KelRN215's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think my oldest kid would probably be down for this. Maybe I tried too hard to raise her to be independent and it

  6. Smokers need not apply?

    Despareux replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you want to smoke outside of your working hours, then that is your business; especially since, tobacco is a legal substance. But when you come to work then you absolutely should not be allowed to...

  7. Easy?

    Despareux replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    Maybe I'm backwards, but I found my first semester the most difficult of all the semesters and received my lowest scores that semester. After my first semester, I found a study strategy that worked...

  8. Shift report

    Despareux replied to RNttu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a year old nurse and yes, my reports are far better than than they were when I first started. She will need time and experience and a good set of "brains". My "brains" are set up so that I stay...

  9. What sacrifices have you made for your nursing education?

    Despareux replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Time...I sacrificed time with my family, and to me, with the exception of life, time is more precious than anything else in this

  10. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    Despareux replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1) Michigan 2) Almost 1 year 3) Tele/med-surg large hospital 4) 33.77 5)

  11. BSN or save for a house?

    Despareux replied to TXRN44's topic in Nursing Career

    Go for the house now while prices and interest rates are still low and see if your employer can help you chip away at your

  12. NCLEX on Monday! Does Kaplan HELP?!

    Despareux replied to kl2698's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We had to score a minimum of 84% on the diagnostic and readiness before our school would release our information to the state. Everyone in my class passed nclex first try. What does your school say...

  13. Corporate Senoirity VS. Bargaining Unit Seniority...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The qualifications still have to be met. Once the qualifications are determined, seniority becomes the deciding

  14. Disadvantaged not being a CNA/PCT?

    Despareux replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I was not a CNA prior to starting nursing school; nor did I have any kind of medical background. During my first semester, there were a couple of students who were CNA's for many years. These...

  15. Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    Despareux replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

    Co-workers who have bad attitudes and lack the team player

  16. New Grad RN in Skilled Nursing/Rehab...5 days orientation?

    Despareux replied to ISeeYouNurse13's topic in General Nursing

    My very first job was at a brand new LTC/rehab. I had four days with a preceptor and on my own on day five, working a double and was NOT prepared at all. Thankfully, I was offered (and accepted) a...

  17. Sick employees in the workplace

    Despareux replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

    Are you at least wearing a mask when you're around these

  18. What type of shoes do you buy?

    Despareux replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    UGH, I hate

  19. Is night shift healthier for some people?

    Despareux replied to s0ad's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if all those health risks associated with night shift also has to do with differing hydration needs that may not be met, lack of natural vitamin D, and a diet high in refined foods. I know...

  20. Night shift dinner time

    Despareux replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    IF I do get to have dinner/lunch, I prefer homemade soups and salad--hearty and satisfying and helps meet hydration needs. For snacks, I usually bring nuts. I drink only water and one cup of green...

  21. New grad RN jobs in Michigan

    Despareux replied to newgrad0812's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I sent out over 300 resumes before I got my first interview. I had a total of 3 interviews in 6 months before I landed my first job. I hear six months to land a job as a new grad is fairly typical....

  22. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    Despareux replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grey's is the best fitting and most comfortable for

  23. Confidence vs. Over-confidence. ..

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    During my last peer interview, I felt confident answering behavioural-type questions. I felt like I connected with my interviewers--one even said abruptly at one point, "I like you, you're hired!" It...

  24. Confidence vs. Over-confidence. ..

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the feedback. I haven't heard anything yet. I interviewed on the 3rd and unfortunately, I just sent out my thank you card. Yeah, I'm so behind. I didn't write down all the names of those...

  25. Afraid to quit job after 2.5 weeks

    Despareux replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad, I was offered many home health care positions I did not even apply for and was kind of shocked, especially considering my lack of experience. No way on earth would I have...