PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    At what age did you decide on nursing?

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

    I had always wanted to go into health care (wanted to be a pediatrician all through the early years of school) but in a weird twist entered and graduated law school in my mid 20's ... worked in my...
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    New student says hi

    PacoUSA replied to smartfungirl75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not familiar with that ... the only Baptist Hospital I am aware of is in Jacksonville, is that the one you refer to? Besides, I don't even know if they have such a program. You might want to start a...
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    Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

    PacoUSA replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida Nursing

    Am I reading this correctly? Says here that Remington has a 100% NCLEX passage rate for the most recent quarters in 2010. I screen captured this page from the state website. No direct URL, search out...
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    LPN, ADN, or BSN?!

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

    Well, I am pretty sure I know WHO you are talking about @ UCF and I would have to say I am not surprised, he's pretty blunt about things like that. But I would not let that deter you from applying...
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    New student says hi

    PacoUSA replied to smartfungirl75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :welcome: Good luck in your prereqs! We're all here to support each other, so don't be shy to ask for advice or
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    Nutrition

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

    I took nutrition earlier this summer, and also got an A. Mine was online and I had a VERY proactive professor that related to the students extremely well. She almost seemed like a fellow classmate...
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    Statistics Prereq Class - Advice Needed!

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

    I was a psych major in undergrad and I took Psychological Statistics as part of my coursework requirements. Thankfully most all the nursing schools I am applying to have said that it fulfills the...
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    Columbia University ETP 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    yes, please don't do that - don't put all your eggs in one basket in applying to nursing schools. i did that last year, i only applied to one school (stony brook) and was waitlisted ... ultimately the...
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    Community vs. Critical Care Focus?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! I am confused, and I hope people on here can help clarify for me: I read the following on another post (I changed school names): "The School A nursing curriculum has a community focus. You will...
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    Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    PacoUSA replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    BRAVO ... thank you for proving that some nurses still have
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Seems to me like it could be right, see here:
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    Did You Guys See This??? MUST READ FOR Pre Nursing Students!!!!!

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

    I can't believe that in this day and age that there are people out there that don't do enough due diligence to determine the legitimacy of a nursing program. Seriously! It boggles my mind, especially...
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    Has anyone used an e-book instead of a textbook?

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

    Chegg is awesome, although I sometimes flip-flop between them and BookRenter for the cheapest rental. Just today got my textbook from Chegg for the fall ... $37. Better than $80 @ bookstore! And I...
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    UNF Accelerated BSN program

    PacoUSA replied to NurseBanana's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just today submitted my application for summer 2011, taking TEAS later this fall ... let's see what happens! I have been accepted to Drexel's ABSN in Philadephia but as much as I would love to go...
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    Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

    PacoUSA replied to ndb0001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never heard of a nursing school entrance exam named "Kaplan" ... Kaplan is a test prep company and they do publish a study book for nursing school entrance exams, but not specific to any one...
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    Has anyone used an e-book instead of a textbook?

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

    Are you interested in an e-book for the convenience of not having a hardcopy textbook or just because of cost? Renting your textbook is also an inexpensive option. There are a few websites online...
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    DNP 2015

    PacoUSA replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like the idea of obtaining a DNP as opposed to an MSN as a terminal degree for practitioners. Considering that I won't be completing graduate work anytime before 2015 (I have yet to even begin my...
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    Need advice on taking out loans for living expenses!

    PacoUSA replied to LW1017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the same concerns as you, considering I already have loans out for prior education and am leaving full-time work to pursue an accelerated BSN. Loans seem to be the only option when one has a...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We may be classmates ... I was accepted to Spring 2011 but plan to defer to fall. Though finances will dictate whether I will end up going. I applied last March and just found out last week. Make sure...
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I want to go, really badly. I am wanting to defer until the fall as I know I will not be ready to relocate by March. The price tag however is keeping me from making a full commitment. I am concerned...
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    Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

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

    Yes, this will be me
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    NCLEX passage rate--why not include 2nd try passers?

    PacoUSA replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where you're going with this and I tend to agree, but I can see why they probably focus on 1st time passage data. Probably because publishing retaker passage rates may dilute the impact of...
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    Study or not?

    PacoUSA replied to Demi68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Demi68, if you reply to my email with your email, I can send you something else that can help you with the TEAS exam as
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey it's ME the OP! Guess who just got an acceptance???? :anpom: Overwhelmed and relieved ... like I just finished a marathon BUT I have things to think about, as I MAY have to defer my entry to Fall...
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    Study or not?

    PacoUSA replied to Demi68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am only completing my prereqs @ DSC. I am applying for accelerated BSN programs which unfortunately this school does not have. Looking to start summer or fall of 2011. I am pretty much done with...