Despareux

Despareux

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  1. Drug Seeking Patients

    Despareux replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is very disheartening, and I understand I won't cure them; nor would I want to put my energy into doing so, simply because I'm not an addiction nurse. Any time I have a patient who generally...

  2. showering: before or after work

    Despareux replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Always after work. I shower the next day if I have it off, but if I'm working, I won't shower before work, because I don't smell bad and I'm not concerned about my own

  3. Vibram Five Fingers vs. Running Shoes for Work?

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

    I bought the NB Minimus and wore those for several years, exclusively until the summer of 2014, when I tried on my first pair of Five Fingers and fell in love instantly. I mostly wear my VFFS ( I own...

  4. Vibram Five Fingers vs. Running Shoes for Work?

    Despareux posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Neither shoe types truly protect the wearer from spills, needles, or wheels. I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot and the ONLY thing that does not bother it is, being barefoot or wearing my...

  5. What sort of physical labour do nurses do?

    Despareux replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to add chest compressions. My entire torso would be sore after doing compressions. Squatting, turning pts frequently, some lifting of equipment/supplies, transporting pts on their big,...

  6. Wellness Nurse??

    Despareux posted a topic in General Nursing

    From what I've gathered, there seems to be a lot of preventative teaching within a specific community, which is an area of nursing I find super valuable. Also seems like there is a lot of autonomy....

  7. Depression After Graduation...

    Despareux posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Restlessness, agitation, sensitivity, sadness, feeling stuck, inattention... Anyone ever experience these feelings after graduating from nursing school? What did you do to alleviate these

  8. What do you think of this offer?

    Despareux posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been a nurse in a large city hospital for 2.5 years on a telemetry med/surg floor. I'm considering changing career paths and would like to see if home health care is a direction I'd like to go....

  9. Getting report during change of shift

    Despareux replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a good idea for a new patient to arrive right before shift change--I think it's a safety issue. I would much rather take report for the new patient and do my own assessment, rather...

  10. Survey on infant male circumcision

    Despareux replied to wtbcrna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure, but I don't think my son remembers what his father's member looks like. I could be wrong. I cannot believe how painful the procedure was for my son. No doubt about it, he was in pain....

  11. Care vs Health Care (existential discussion)

    Despareux replied to TraumaTwo's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had more time to BE with my patient, to sit with them and really hear what they're telling me, but sadly, acute care just doesn't seem to allow that. By the way, Margaret Newman was my...

  12. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    Despareux replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It takes 5 minutes to do a complete head to toe. How can you give a heart or BP med without first assessing the systems they're prescribed for? There is at least 5 minutes in a shift to at least do a...

  13. How Is Your Census?

    Despareux replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Our census has always been low this time of year. Goes up and stays up after the holidays are

  14. Waiting for Performance Assessment Results

    Despareux posted a topic in Western Governors University

    With permission I started one of my classes today. I took the performance assessment and did not receive a score; the pop-up message stated something about my mentor contacting me about my score. I...

  15. Waiting for Performance Assessment Results

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Western Governors University

    I found it.

  16. Waiting for Performance Assessment Results

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks. I guess I'll find out

  17. Phone Apps?

    Despareux posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I start my BSN course work November 1st. I have a desktop computer and it's not so great. I do plan on purchasing a cheaper laptop for school, but I use my phone a lot and was wondering if I can do...

  18. Why did you become a nurse?

    Despareux replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    Up until about 8 or so years ago, I didn't even know what a nurse was or what they did. I just knew I needed something more in my life. An acquaintance recommended nursing. I took a few years to...

  19. Phone Apps?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks. That's what I was looking for. I don't have a laptop yet, so I was hoping my phone would be an

  20. Nov 1 RN to BSN

    Despareux replied to RNMom2010's topic in Western Governors University

    I start November 1st and need 49 credits to graduate. Kind of bummed about how many credits I need. Oh well, it is what it is. Anyway, I'm excited about learning new things and the prospect of...

  21. Phone Apps?

    Despareux replied to Despareux's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks. I guess I should have clarified that I'm in the RN-BSN program. I was looking for something specific for that program or a WGU

  22. "Two-yearitis"

    Despareux replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at two years and yes, my confidence is high, even higher than some seasoned nurses. I'm still asking questions and looking for feedback from my fellow nurses; thankfully, I have enough confidence...

  23. Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

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

    As long as they do their job and do no harm, I could not care less why someone becomes a

  24. Answering the dreaded questions-So what is it like to be a nurse?

    Despareux replied to RN19's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I think it's absolutely incredible to have a complete stranger put that much trust in me to ensure I advocate for their safety, provide the best assessments, follow up on all of their...

  25. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    Despareux replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think healthcare workers are far better at hand and respiratory hygiene than the majority of the population; especially compared to those who are sick, as the sick tend to not really care. Most...