PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    APPLYING TO ABSN for Spring or Fall 2011

    PacoUSA replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention in my post where I want to end up in nursing, LOL. But you already know that. Columbia's NNP is the goal for
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    Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    PacoUSA replied to Jensters's topic in School, College Programs

    I was accepted to ACE for Spring 2011 but if I find that I can afford the costs I plan to defer my admission offer to the Fall. Shame that $ has to be a deciding factor for something like this, but...
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    Does anyone have a backup in case they doing get into NS?

    PacoUSA replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope, I don't have a backup plan. I will pursue nursing until I become
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    APPLYING TO ABSN for Spring or Fall 2011

    PacoUSA replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HEY!! I almost did not recognize you. You changed your username. I went to my PM's and noticed the username changed on your msgs to me too so it confirmed my suspicion. As you know, I was accepted to...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I have already been accepted to Drexel U in Philadelphia and even though I would be perfectly happy there, if I can get in somewhere with cheaper tuition I would seriously consider it. Hence my...
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    Back to Traditional Nursing Uniforms?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't agree with bringing the traditional nurse uniform back permanently for women (unless of course it's like BluegrassRN uses it and it's voluntary). However, I do advocate the idea of...
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    student loans

    PacoUSA replied to Stephanie Peterson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, the ABSN is the best way to go in your situation. I personally shy away from direct entry MSN programs because I would rather work for a few years as a BSN before committing to a graduate...
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    ADN + BA Psych = Good Combo?

    PacoUSA replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BA in psych, and I can tell you right now that its only value in the employment arena is that it qualifies you for jobs that require a bachelor's, that's it! My first job out of college...
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    New Grad, needs help getting a job at NY presbyterian!!! help

    PacoUSA replied to Sweetiie17's topic in New York Nursing

    True -- I was born and raised in NYC, so I can tell you from personal experience that bluntness is par for the course with many people there. I for one have the fortunate ability to switch it off and...
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    Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    PacoUSA replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol, boricua is the colloquial term (or demonym if you will) that refers to someone who is of puerto rican descent. the prican flag icon by one's username here is an indication. from wikipedia:...
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    Statistics Prereq Class - Advice Needed!

    PacoUSA replied to SDBella82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you have never taken a class online, I would recommend taking the most basic of courses as your first one when you do. Nutrition and psych are both fine options. My online nutrition class was...
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    Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    PacoUSA replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Boricua!!! ... OK back to the post ... What's an LP? Usually people don't get an associates degree to become an LPN (I think that is what you meant), an LPN gets a vocational certificate as does an...
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    Columbia University ETP 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    i am out of state right now, so hunter would not only not be cheap for me but it would be impossible for me to get in as well. i have heard that one has to be in residence @ any cuny school for at...
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    A&P 2, Pharmacology & Nutrition

    PacoUSA replied to heavenleedesire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here in FL I have noticed that only the BSN programs seem to require nutrition as a prereq, and only one of them (Florida State) also required pathophys. ADN programs generally don't really require it...
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    My 1st NICU interview!!!!

    PacoUSA replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The OP posted her original post back in 2007, and she's been working in NICU for the last 3 years. She updated us last year not too many posts
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    Is Pre-Nursing considered an Associate's Degree?

    PacoUSA replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think pre-nursing per se is even considered a major, at least I have never seen one like it
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    Pre-req before A & P

    PacoUSA replied to kamsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally think A&P was easier than general biology. I took general years ago as an undergrad and did horribly whereas I aced A&P. Labs were a lot more fun and the material was not as...
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    At what age did you decide on nursing?

    PacoUSA replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At first glance, you and I both feel the same way. I could easily sit back and kick myself for having gone to law school but then I think about all the positives that have come my way because of it. I...
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    Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

    PacoUSA replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where did you find the information about it being just 9 students? That is the kind of data I was trying to find online but could not (for FL anyway), all I could find what what I posted. I agree,...
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    PacoUSA replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    QUESTION! In the event I am unable to secure a position in the NICU as a new grad, I was wondering whether it would be better to work first in peds or in adult med/surg for nursing experience. I know...
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    How to get into competitive BSN program

    PacoUSA replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless of course you're looking to pursue a graduate program, in which case the cycle resumes all over again ... ... but it's worth repeating, grades are everything, unfortunately. At some schools,...
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    Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just had to share .. now I feel like I am stalking LMAO! But I seem to spot these way too easily:
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    LPN, ADN, or BSN?!

    PacoUSA replied to CER022512's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you! It is good to have a plan. Rock those prereqs, seriously. UCF is very competitive and if you can swing it accept nothing less than an A for your grades (it can be done, I am proof and I...
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    TEAS V

    PacoUSA replied to RN-4Ever's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    does anyone know whether teas v will be the only one used everywhere? in other words, will all schools that accept the teas only accept version v going forward? i am applying to 3 schools that all...
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    How to get into competitive BSN program

    PacoUSA replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seriously, as far as grades go anything less than an A is not an option, along with as high a score as you can get on an entrance test ... it's THAT competitive out there. If you put your mind to it,...