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Despareux

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  1. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    Despareux replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Grades should matter for various reasons, but mostly for a personal accomplishment. Putting forth tremendous effort not only reflects in a letter grade, but in attitude towards life as well. I would...

  2. Baker College, Owosso

    Despareux replied to avanee01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, this is my first time applying. How many exactly applied this semester; do you

  3. Baker College, Owosso

    Despareux replied to avanee01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks. I had a class at Flint with someone who has also applied [or is applying] at both colleges. Best of luck to you,

  4. Baker College, Owosso

    Despareux replied to avanee01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Flint

  5. Baker College, Owosso

    Despareux replied to avanee01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've been accepted, just today I received my certified letter! Wow! I didn't expect to hear anything until August. I can breathe a sigh of relief

  6. Baker College, Owosso

    Despareux replied to avanee01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You already received your acceptance letter? I'm still waiting for my results from Baker college of Flint. We were told some time around the 1st/2nd week in August, we should receive our...

  7. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    Despareux replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    First, it is my love of all things medical. Next is the money. Last, it's an interactive field and it's flexible in scheduling and career paths--gotta love

  8. How difficult did you find pharmacology?

    Despareux replied to raydon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found pharmacology exciting because it was one of those classes where you had a chance to really apply everything you've learned in A&P, micro, and patho. Our teacher told us to read each...

  9. Volunteering in hospitals

    Despareux replied to ForensicMI's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi. I know this is an old post, but it came up during a search. I volunteer 1 day/wk in the E.R. I have learned so much. I did it because I'm a bit slow to warm up to new environments and thought...

  10. Getting ready to take the Kaplan for Baker?

    Despareux replied to blue_eyed_mommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I didn't do so hot. I got a 79% with a gpa of 3.98. But I got 100% on the reading--if that counts for anything. Congratulations! You have a great

  11. I Take My Entrance Exam Tomorrow Morning...

    Despareux posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    and I'm not feeling very confident. My husband and I bought a house and closed on it May 6th. We are almost settled in. Life has been one big whirlwind in these last few weeks with my schooling,...

  12. Getting ready to take the Kaplan for Baker?

    Despareux replied to blue_eyed_mommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just took mine today. I hope you did

  13. I Take My Entrance Exam Tomorrow Morning...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did some review on A&P and I can't believe how much I forgot. My A&P II class ended in March of 2009 (winter quarter). I think what really helped the most, is knowing medterm, because as...

  14. Genesys Regional Medical Center

    Despareux replied to Kate0140's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I volunteer there. I like it. For a hospital, it's very

  15. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I haven't even taken the entrance exam yet and I'm already stressing out about schedules. My husband works afternoons. But he's moving to a new plant with all new schedules sometime in late fall;...

  16. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for all the great information. The schedules sound challenging, but not like I thought they would be; which is somewhat of a

  17. To work or not to work?

    Despareux replied to tmarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you don't have to work, then perhaps volunteering is the way to go. I volunteer at the hospital in the E.R. I do simple things like clean rooms and bedding, assist with EKG's, transporting...

  18. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks, that did help. Were you doing a part-time program? I thought most programs were at least 30 hours per week (class time and clinicals); or did I completely misunderstand what I've been told...

  19. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks. I guess I have 15 now

  20. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    How do I private message

  21. Nursing School Schedules...HELP?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I plan on starting this fall. As far as daycare goes, I really don't know at this point. My husband is the only one who works and I do not plan on working while in the program. He makes money to pay...

  22. Two-Step PPD Test

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    As of about 36 hours later, it has quadrupled in size. There is a center within the raised area that is also

  23. Two-Step PPD Test

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    First test was negative, zero reaction. Results of second test: [Reaction site] slightly, but noticeably raised, approximately 20 mm, harder or more firm that the surrounding skin, would you consider...

  24. Two-Step PPD Test

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I will be praying for a skin reaction. Thanks so

  25. Two-Step PPD Test

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I meant to say that it was 20 mm length. I just got my second test done this afternoon and several hours later, where the test was administered began to itch a little. And soon after the...