Despareux

Despareux

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

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

    Thanks. I think they could tell I was uncomfortable answering that question. Do you think they would check to see if the other companies were going to offer me the job? That would almost...

  2. How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

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

    About 5 weeks after graduation. I could have scheduled it sooner, but since the test is expensive, I had to wait until our bills were caught up. Some of my classmates were scheduled as soon as 3...

  3. Are references checked before an interview?

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

    Yes, I am curious. The online application asks for professional references prior to

  4. Thank You notes

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

    I would contact the recruiter and ask for their email addresses and correct spelling of their first and last names. Or if a recruiter is not available, maybe you could call the facility and ask the...

  5. Best shoes for young nurse with plantar fascitis

    Despareux replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had plantar fasciitis for over 20 years. I've gone through so many variety of shoes, tried physical therapy, cortisone treatments and nothing has helped it as much as going barefoot or nearly...

  6. Did i get the job? Ahhhh!

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

    Hope you get some good news in a couple of days.

  7. Studying less and less as the program goes on

    Despareux replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    By the time you are half way through your nursing program, you probably should not have to put forth as much effort as you did during Fundamentals. Everything becomes reinforcement during the last...

  8. Baker College Flint VS. Baker College Owosso

    Despareux replied to ang829's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As far as accreditation is concerned, CCNE and NLNAC are both good. Both colleges are approved by Michigan and have a 100% pass rate on NCLEX--I think it's the highest out of all [or most] colleges...

  9. Baker College Flint VS. Baker College Owosso

    Despareux replied to ang829's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Did you speak to someone from either schools to discuss the acceptance process? I'm pretty sure they're the same. All the Baker schools use the same books and syllabi. Currently, the only...

  10. How is the job market for nursing where you live?

    Despareux replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    From Michigan. ADN RN Recruiters from all the major hospitals in my area have told me they hire union bumps first before they consider external hires and one year experience is the usual requirement...

  11. Depression After Graduation...

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

    I am grateful and I'm always working on "flipping" my attitude, but I am also human with very human emotions--that's not going to change. I'm not persistently depressed, just wondering if it's a...

  12. Texting while doing patient care?

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

    Completely unacceptable and there is never a good enough reason to have your phone with you on the floor. If there is some kind of family emergency, they can contact you through your work

  13. Depression After Graduation...

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

    Bored and broke. Quit smoking, starting running and working out again, kids are still in school; I feel like there's something missing in my life (school?). Not really sure what to do with myself....

  14. Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    Despareux replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know if it were me, I'd want all the prayers, kind words, best wishes anyone could muster up. Prayers and best wishes for a speedy and uneventful

  15. Good "Brain Food" for Concentration during shifts

    Despareux replied to croppyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Staying hydrated with water, eliminating processed foods, and avoiding high-carbohydrate foods (pasta and potatoes). Sliced apples and colored peppers have high water content and are also great for an...

  16. Kaplan Qbank SATA

    Despareux replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders 5th edition to study for SATA; and used all that was available. I was never able to find alternative question formats in Kaplan, unless they were randomly chosen by Kaplan Qbank. I...

  17. Inaccurate respiratory rates

    Despareux replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never trust a documented RR unless it's been done by me; I've seen way too many 18's and 20's that were far from accurate. Personally, I think RR's should only be done by

  18. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    Despareux replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    A book light, quality pencils and erasers, pencil grip pads, electric pencil sharpener, printer ink, and my Saunders 5th

  19. How can you neglect a patient and live with yourself?

    Despareux replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    You're story [and similar incidences] makes my blood boil and I'm happy to hear you reported your concerns. Because of these types of incidences in LTC the OP discussed, I hesitate to work in LTC....

  20. Best Shoes for 12 hrs shift

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

    New balance

  21. Baker Clinton Township Kaplan

    Despareux replied to chellehiller's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The test is very random. I did not study for the Kaplan entrance exam. Yes, you can use Kaplan's built-in calculator. The math is very basic; decimals, fractions mostly. Good

  22. Why is it important to know patient's insurance info?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    It's in a large hospital and my preceptor was a general duty nurse. I have asked my other preceptors, who are also general duty, why they would look at a patients insurance, and they just look at me...

  23. What makes a bad nurse?

    Despareux replied to cpo_one's topic in General Students

    A nurse who makes fun of patients and their families; and lack of accountability. And all the other negative traits previous posters

  24. Why is it important to know patient's insurance info?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in billing or anything like that. The insurance information is in the patients charts. I just thought it was strange and never felt it had any bearing on the care I provide for my patients....

  25. Why are some people so successful while other's are failing

    Despareux replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    It's attitude and perception. One can have the most horrific upbringing, be a high school drop-out, have a history of drug abuse and severe depression, but overcome all of those obstacles and end up...