PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Study or not?

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

    Does not hurt to review the workbook once before the test, it is on reserve at the library. I took A&P @ DSC as well, all good profs so you can't go wrong with any of them. Good
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    Be Aware: Don't Go into Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to work&play's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, me too. They prob have a communal Facebook account as well. Some profile pic that must
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    Pre req. english class

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

    Are you really going to learn anything by recycling your old essays? You should know also that many professors tend to run their students' submitted work through turnitin.com to verify that they have...
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    what to do what to do!!!

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

    I personally don't think it is a bad idea to do that, it gets you ahead of the game to some extent. Better than waiting in limbo to start working towards your goal. I have heard of a LPN-BSN program @...
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    I am so sick....

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

    I completely agree ... but unfortunately not everyone has the sense of mind to ignore these kinds of threads. I think that anything that brews drama on here gets the most hits! I am the first to admit...
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    Be Aware: Don't Go into Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to work&play's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What a horrible thread!! ... have we not already visited another similar thread?? UGH!! I even hate to post here knowing that it will bump it to the top. Anyone who is going to change their mind...
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    Who Has the Best Accelerated BSN Program in Philadelphia?

    PacoUSA replied to smariej14's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently waiting an admissions decision for ACE. I was very surprised at how easy the application is, and that they only take grades into consideration. I literally completed the application...
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    Is there volunteer work for pre-nursing students?

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

    Completely agreed. You'd be surprised how much volunteering will help you in working with patients. You may not feel like you're being much help to them by not performing medical procedures but the...
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    Work Contracts with Hospitals for Tuition?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, Questions for you all that have signed contracts with hospitals in exchange for tuition and/or loan forgiveness: (1) Is it possible to obtain such an agreement with a hospital that is in one...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    PacoUSA replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ew. Forget ipecac ... this will do it. The perfect scrub top to make me projectile vomit all over her Whoever designed this should be shot ... 8 times ... maybe
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    Work Contracts with Hospitals for Tuition?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! Wonderful to hear, especially in these tough economic times
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    Do NY Nursing Schools (ADN/BSN) Help You Find Jobs?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    So, I have not found a direct answer to this question on the boards, even with several searches. So I thought I'd start a new thread. Current students and alumni of NY area nursing schools are welcome...
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    If BSN is preferred in NYC, Why Have ADN Programs?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Been trying to look for an answer to this question for a while now, and old threads don't seem to address it. I understand BSN degrees are increasingly preferred at the New York City hospitals, but if...
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    i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    PacoUSA replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to dissuade anyone else from doing this, if this is your thing ... but personally I have found this to be a huge waste of time on my part. I have not done it for anything involving nursing but...
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    i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    PacoUSA replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the posts above. You're not going to get a job by only sitting behind a computer churning out resumes and applications. You need to go mingle with those in a position to hire. Network,...
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    Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I will be entering nursing school so much better prepared and informed than I was when I entered law school, thanks to you guys! I never bothered to excel tremendously in law school, because out of...
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    Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love to see this thread I started to have blossomed so ... I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but it's like someone scratching a blackboard with fingernails when I hear people say they...
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    Do NY Nursing Schools (ADN/BSN) Help You Find Jobs?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Beth Israel SON's website states they have articulation agreements with Excelsior and NYU for BSN completion. What exactly is an articulation agreement? I have heard of them before and have a...
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    Question- HIPAA violation?

    PacoUSA replied to co1956's topic in General Students

    Thank you everyone for spelling HIPAA
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    Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    PacoUSA replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the quotes below pretty much sum up the same sentiments i have about you and your comments, and no your post is not going to change my career goals in the least. i believe in myself enough to know...
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    Columbia University ETP 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    i'm very eager to pursue the neonatal np. even if i end up completing my degree elsewhere i still want to attend columbia's graduate neonatal np program after a couple of years as a staff nurse. the...
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    Stony Brook 2yr nursing program 2010 applicants

    PacoUSA replied to pearl26's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello everyone, I was curious to know how some of you were able to apply to both the 1 and 2 year programs. Is it one application to both programs or do I have to submit two separate applications? If...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    QUESTION: Is it possible to apply to BOTH the accelerated and the basic BSN @ Stony Brook with one application, or must I submit two different applications? I know others have done it but not sure...
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    Pre Reqs for nursing

    PacoUSA replied to adruiz01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    before you go, please make sure you spell those two red words correctly: college (collage is a group of pictures artistically arranged) counselor sorry, but i am a notorious grammar
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    Advice for someone brand new to Nursing.

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

    The OP is starting pre-nursing. Isnt it too early for NCLEX