Despareux

Despareux

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  1. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    Despareux replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you're going to be a smoker, that's your choice--do it on your own time. No smoker should ever be allowed to come to work smelling like smoke. Even the smell lingering on someone's clothing or...

  2. What are you really good at?

    Despareux replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a great listener and have a great memory. I'm told often that I am comforting to be

  3. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    Despareux replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I like bed-side nursing and I am also interested in what NP's do. Now if only I could combine my RN responsibilities with NP responsibilities--that would be the perfect career for me. I've...

  4. Who's hiring new grads in Michigan???

    Despareux replied to smith576's topic in Michigan Nursing

    All the Flint area hospitals hire new ADN

  5. Baker College of Nursing

    Despareux replied to hanaheart's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated from Baker. Everyone from my graduating class is working, including me. Most are working in hospitals in the Flint, Lapeer, and Saginaw locations. Baker prepares us well. My entire...

  6. The Post-interview Follow up letter

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

    First interview: I did not write a thank you, only because I could not find my interviewers contact information--I got the job. Second interview: I emailed my interviewers a thank you note --did not...

  7. Being an ugly nurse

    Despareux replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Genuinely nice people who smile a lot always have an attractive quality. It's much easier to see those positive qualities in a nice person; however, if you're considered sexy, gorgeous, etc...you can...

  8. Most difficult nursing pre req?

    Despareux replied to kjohnson1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Composition, by far the most

  9. Thank goodness for CNA's!!!

    Despareux replied to mindlor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Absolutely!!!

  10. Are all background checks the same?

    Despareux posted a topic in Nursing Career

    My background check for my new job at the SNF was completed in about a day or two. I had an interview a few days ago and it obviously went well because they called and wanted to move forward in the...

  11. Are all background checks the same?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Nursing Career

    The background check took about a week. I got the call yesterday, was told everything came back, and I was offered the

  12. Out of these 4 drug handbooks, which one should I get?

    Despareux replied to CCMNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I've had Mosby's, Davis, and Pearson's. Pearson's was the clear

  13. Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

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

    Suddenly, in my area, hospitals are hiring pretty much everyone who applies. I've heard that union contracts being renewed and budgets completed are the reason for all the new hiring activity. Not...

  14. Chance of getting hired as R.N. after working as a PCT/NA in hospital?

    Despareux replied to Billy11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think your chances would be higher than someone with little medical experience. Everyone I know who has had medical background had a much easier time getting interviews and jobs over those of us...

  15. CNA's passing meds?

    Despareux replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of a med-tech certificate. Is this type of certification available for every

  16. CNA's passing meds?

    Despareux replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard many CNA's say they have experience passing medications. I'm not doubting CNA's could pass medications if properly trained, but I do doubt a CNA's skills to assess appropriate perimeters...

  17. I Don't Know How To Study :(

    Despareux replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kids screaming and running around while the television is blaring worked quite well for me. I tried to study in silence; it felt eery and empty; I did not like it. I liked the noise because it made...

  18. How long is it taking to land your 1st new grad job?

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

    Graduated in March 2012. 300+ resumes. 3 job interviews. Finally started my job at a SNF

  19. Once upon a time, we were new to nursing.

    Despareux replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That would

  20. I got the job!!

    Despareux replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have just over 300 applications out there and have only had 3 interviews since March. I'm currently waiting on the results of a background check from a local hospital. I would say which one, but...

  21. Sign on Bonus

    Despareux replied to dmartinez32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some prisons have a sign-on bonuse. Check out your state

  22. What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

    Despareux replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

    I wish I would have had some experience working as a CNA prior to entering nursing school. Almost everyone who has had CNA or tech experience had no problems landing jobs almost immediately after...

  23. Will my old undergraduate GPA in an unrelated field stop me from further education?

    Despareux replied to Medic362's topic in General Nursing

    If you attend the same college, then yes, your gpa will follow you; BUT as the others have stated, you can increase your gpa. But if you attend a different college and do not transfer credits, then...

  24. Are all background checks the same?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone. I'm hoping it's sooner than later. I'm ready to start my nursing

  25. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    Despareux replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Less than 84 percent would have failed you in the program I graduated from. Personally, I think grades are an honest reflection of how much effort one has put forth into their studies. Sorry, but a...