Despareux

Despareux

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  1. Nurse Manager Forwarded Hiring Decision to Recruiter--Now What?

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nurse manager forwarded decision to recruiter sometime yesterday. Here it is 10:30am the next day. I'm thinking IF I was chosen for one of the positions, I would have been contacted already; since...

  2. Job offer.....finally!

    Despareux replied to LCCrn4me's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tell them as soon as you possibly can. They will probably ask that you remind them when the time

  3. Nurse Manager Forwarded Hiring Decision to Recruiter--Now What?

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

    You're right! Thanks. I'll

  4. Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    Despareux replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband has been working this shift for years and has never completely adjusted. At the moment, he is our main source of income. Once I become stabilized at a job, I'm hoping he will quit his job...

  5. What is the hardest subject in the nursing curriculum, in your opinion?

    Despareux replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Students

    Obstetrics. I thought it would be the easiest; especially since, I have been pregnant several times and have a few kids. But I was quickly humbled and certainly have a better appreciation of

  6. Found some good advice on following-up...

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's the link:

  7. Family...my OWN family...discourages me from nursing...

    Despareux replied to Jc1982's topic in General Students

    Dealing with family is a bit different than dealing with a manager or

  8. Family...my OWN family...discourages me from nursing...

    Despareux replied to Jc1982's topic in General Students

    Those who have never experienced nursing school or who have never had a loved one in nursing school, have no idea how rigorous nursing school is; they assume all college courses are the same...

  9. When Should I Call?

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told I would be contacted by the recruiter at the end of the week regarding their hiring decision. Well, the end of the week is gone and it is now the beginning of a new week. Should I call...

  10. Did you keep your nursing books?

    Despareux replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I use the internet for most of my searches, I will probably keep my med/surg and fundamentals books at least until I've gained a year or so experience working as an RN. After that,...

  11. Drug Screening via Hair Strand Testing

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever had to do this? I understand it is still very expensive, but so was DNA testing at one point and now it is relatively inexpensive--depending on the purpose. The more something is in...

  12. Drug Screening via Hair Strand Testing

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    For a drug

  13. Not satisfied with Kaplan

    Despareux replied to whichone'spink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt Kaplan was good only for Kaplan questions. The NCLEX was so random and Kaplan's decision tree was only useful for a handful of NCLEX questions as at least 1/3 were SATA. But I do wonder if I...

  14. Critique these Interviews for me please

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

    THAT sounds wonderful!!

  15. So check this out....

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

    Life isn't always filled with skittles and rainbows. Those infrequent emotional rewards make everything else

  16. When Should I Call?

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

    I called. No decision has been made yet. They're still interviewing and plan to make their decision by the end of this

  17. When Should I Call?

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

    Your comment surely makes me want to NOT call or email, but I'm going to do it

  18. Interview Call Back

    Despareux replied to Gem0607's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes! I am learning that this type of distraction for the purpose of waiting is a learned art for which I need lots and lots of

  19. Are references checked before an interview?

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've heard recruiters check out references before they decide to forward resumes to nurse managers. Is this common

  20. Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

    Despareux posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Near the end of my interview, I was asked if I have had other interviews or any lined up. I told them that I have been to two interviews and I am waiting for a response. Then they asked me where and...

  21. Eating a new nurse for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Or is it?

    Despareux replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my favorite inspirations' motto is: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." This story exemplifies this motto's meaning. Almost all of my interactions center around this motto, and...

  22. Depression After Graduation...

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks. Wow, sounds like it's fairly common. Don't get me wrong, I am truly grateful for all of my experiences--good and bad. But I've never been someone who does well with too much time on their...

  23. Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

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

    Yes, I like that advice. Thanks. I will do

  24. Nursing student survival tips

    Despareux replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Nursing school reminds me of being a brand-new mom to a newborn. Those baby books really do have some useful tips for those in nursing

  25. Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

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

    Well, I've already written the thank you notes and sent them--less than 24 hours after the interview, but I did not express that their organization was my first choice. I did tell them I am looking...