PacoUSA BSN, RN

PacoUSA has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

Latest Activity

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   How do you handle female patients your age or younger?

   PacoUSA replied to DanGIT1322's topic in Men in Nursing

   I will either request a chaperone or defer the procedure / exam to a female colleague. I will NEVER proceed on my own with a female
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   Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

   PacoUSA replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

   I have absolutely no interest in hunting or fishing, but that is likely because I am the product of a big city and have only known that environment my whole life. I have a friend from college who is...
3. 

   Male nurses

   PacoUSA replied to Lavi2343's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 13 years, it is a 2nd career, went back to school in my 40's. Definitely no regrets! I only wish I had entered the profession
4. 

   NTI 2025 New Orleans

   PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! This is my 5th NTI but first time in NOLA. I however have not seen an allnurses booth at the Expo since Orlando (2019). Are they ever coming
5. 

   NTI 2025 New Orleans

   PacoUSA posted a topic in General Nursing

   Who is going? My first time in the city so I am excited!
6. 

   Racism in NYC

   PacoUSA replied to 135pipe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   So a Mexican-American calling an African-American the N word is not racist? Please. BTW, I am not
7. 

   CA Nurse moving to MN

   PacoUSA replied to tgutierrez0910's topic in General Nursing

   How are you liking Mayo? That's my dream job but I still cannot see myself living in Rochester MN. And Mayo locations in FL and AZ are honestly not good alternatives. Main campus is where its
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   WA STATE NEW GRAD: Should I Transfer License To CA or Take CA NCLEX?

   PacoUSA replied to Marin520's topic in California Nursing

   You probably already took your NCLEX by now, but I was going to recommend getting licensed in WA first and endorse to CA. The reason I say this is in the event that you would want to do travel...
9. 

   San Diego hospital system with text paging

   PacoUSA replied to mg9004's topic in California Nursing

   Sharp has PerfectServe for physician paging but from what I understand it is only available at their Grossmont campus (sometimes it is useless because the MD calls back and asks why they are being...
10. 

    Nursing in Southern CA

    PacoUSA replied to speedynurse's topic in California Nursing

    I have not found the cost of living that exorbitant here in southern CA, but I suppose that is because I come from the Northeast which tends to be similar. The salaries however are higher here and...
11. 

    I can't wait till next year can I just take my NCLEX in vegas

    PacoUSA replied to Jeremy Nagahama's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the appeal of people from California taking the NCLEX for a different initial state of licensure and then endorsing that license to CA, especially if they are thinking of becoming travel...
12. 

    MSN Education @ UNLV

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Has anyone attended or completed this program? I am interested in feedback. Is it mostly online?
13. 

    Experienced Nurse training program into specialty?

    PacoUSA replied to strokeRN1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Did you get hired? I was also hired into the Valley
14. 

    Moving from CA to Nevada soon, where to apply?

    PacoUSA replied to Marcus0918's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am also moving from CA to NV and just got a job with one of the hospitals in the Valley Health System. I have been offered a pretty generous relocation reimbursement and a bonus payable in certain...
15. 

    PCCN to CCRN - Certification Question

    PacoUSA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have been PCCN certified since 3/2020 with 9 years of stepdown and telemetry experience. I am happily transitioning this Summer to the ICU, and as a result I would eventually want to earn my...