PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    NTI 2025 New Orleans

    PacoUSA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Who is going? My first time in the city so I am excited!
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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...
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    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
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    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
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    How Long for CT License?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Does anyone know how long it takes to get a permanent CT license from application time? I currently have a temp license that expires in mid-May. I already requested my nursing school transcript,...
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    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
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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?
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    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
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    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...
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    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...
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    Providence TIP Fellowship Program (for experienced RNs)

    PacoUSA posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I am trying to find information and feedback about this program, the fellowship for experienced nurses but keep finding threads on here for the residency (new grads). Anyone on here have...
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    9 months Postpartum experience in NYC; hoping to move to California and work Med/Surg

    PacoUSA replied to new-ishRN5's topic in California Nursing

    Try your luck with the Sharp Healthcare system in SD, they seem to be hiring quite a bit of newer nurses lately, especially ones that are switching over from focused specialties (like yours for...
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    San Diego Job market? ADN?

    PacoUSA replied to jackinthebox86's topic in California Nursing

    Alvarado and Paradise Valley are area hospitals that will take you with an ADN but unfortunately are not top-notch facilities. They are both under the Prime Healthcare umbrella. My advice is to grit...
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    UCLA, CHLA, or Cedars Sinai?

    PacoUSA replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Curious to know which hospital you (the OP) selected. I work per diem at UCLA and have absolutely no complaints, the pay is excellent and I love the units (float between units @ Ronald Reagan and...
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    Where are the RN transition training programs?

    PacoUSA replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and Sharp Chula Vista in the San Diego area both had recent listings of transition programs for experienced nurses interested in
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    Have FT and PRN Jobs. Include PRN on Resume?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, I currently work as a PCU nurse full time (36hr/week) at one facility and also work per diem as PCU float pool at a different facility in another nearby city (4 shifts a month). The two jobs...
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    Have FT and PRN Jobs. Include PRN on Resume?

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

    This was in line with what I’ve been thinking, I just needed another person to validate it. Thank
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    PacoUSA replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh HELLL NO!
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    UC San Diego Emergency Department Nursing Certificate

    PacoUSA replied to darlink's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the great feedback, I am glad I was able to contribute to you in this