PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Cost for Nursing School???

    PacoUSA replied to lolo0909's topic in General Students

    Wow ... Might I recommend some Citrucel?
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I attended an online information session a few months ago, it incorporated chat and video and it was really well done. If they do another one of those that would be great for those of you like me who...
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    Advice on Letters of Recommendation?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I am applying to 4 accelerated BSN programs and 1 ADN that require letters of recommendation (the other two schools on my list don't require letters). I am pretty sure I know who I will...
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have no official word myself. I was asked to send a new transcript showing my spring grades and then they would make a
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bad judging, at least it's a solid color. The psychedelic patterns some people wear beat those hands
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for this info. I had posted a question about this in the 2010 thread. I was requested to send an updated transcript reflecting grades for prereqs I was taking that were in progress when I...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how long after acceptance did Drexel evaluate your transcripts and let you know which of your prereqs were approved for transfer and which ones you still had to complete? I am...
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    911 calls and HIPPA

    PacoUSA replied to tjccde's topic in General Nursing

    OMG already .... it's HIPAA!!
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    Westchester Community College FALL 2010 RN PROGRAM

    PacoUSA replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    THANKS for your reply. That's good to hear that opportunities for ADN nurses have not completely disappeared. I have been hearing about the BSN demand more so in NYC hospitals, but I actually don't...
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I still have not heard anything! How come it's taking so
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    Westchester Community College FALL 2010 RN PROGRAM

    PacoUSA replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    These kind of students make me ... They should revoke her acceptance, I am just saying. Seriously, if you're gonna make up an excuse not to go to an orientation it goes without saying what lengths...
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    Westchester Community College FALL 2010 RN PROGRAM

    PacoUSA replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations to all those accepted! I had a question: What's the employment outlook like for WCC graduates? I know the recession has affected the job market for new grad nurses, but I am asking...
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    Phillips Beth Israel Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to starlette926's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats to all the accepted students! I am thinking of applying to PBISON in addition to some accelerated BSN programs for
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    Is it possible to work in NY area with an ADN?

    PacoUSA replied to allthingsbright's topic in New York Nursing

    I figured as much which is why it is one of the 2 ADN programs I have been looking into. I hear only good things about them.
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    Is it possible to work in NY area with an ADN?

    PacoUSA replied to allthingsbright's topic in New York Nursing

    Your insight was invaluable and helps me plan accordingly. Much
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    Is it possible to work in NY area with an ADN?

    PacoUSA replied to allthingsbright's topic in New York Nursing

    I wanted to bump this thread instead of starting a new one because it asks the question I was going to ask. The last posts are a couple of years old, but I was curious to know whether ADN's are still...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    For an elementary school nurse and brown pants, I give it a thumbs up. I think the black pants gave it a bad look. Not to mention a med-surg staffer? UGH! This particular nurse/CNA/tech --...
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Spring 2011 term is in the 2010-2011 school year, so I would have to assume that this current FAFSA is the one that needs to be completed. Best bet is to check with the school but I am pretty...
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    Stony Brook One Year Accelerated Program...exactly what does it entail?

    PacoUSA replied to JC122485's topic in New York Nursing

    That's good to know, but unfortunately that kind of short notice won't work for me ... I am in FL and can't just uproot my life at a moment's notice to attend school like that. I've resolved to the...
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I applied back in March and still have not heard anything regarding a decision except that my application is
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just finished micro as well, taking nutrition this summer session A, starting today (Wed) and taking ethics and stats in the fall. Everything else was done when I applied
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    Drexel University ACE Spring 2011

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good to hear, I am still waiting myself. Good
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    Human Anat & Phys 1 and 2 in the same semester online

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

    I took A&P 1 and 2 last summer, though the 2nd part's lecture was online and in person lab. I have heard of some schools offering labs online in some simulated mode but I think one would be...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I sort of forgot about the swabs we did on our bodies, we did do throat and skin cultures. But urine tests were also involving fake urine. How does someone make fake urine! not
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    it's ovah!! the highest in the class ... 97 on my final tonight, and calculating it all, i got my nice fat: a