PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    Thanks so much ladyoj69, means a lot to hear that When you're passionate about something, you know it's something that you need to incorporate in your life because it makes it all worthwhile. 6...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    YES, that was exactly my point ... like for instance, I completed a computer course as an undergrad and I am assuming (key word here) that it's going to fulfill the "Computer Applications/Public...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well, according to their admission requirements, you need a minimum of 1 science prereq completed among the 7 completed prereqs just to apply, so you should be OK. Not sure whether another grade...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It does not matter, as long as you have the minimum coursework completed from the list at the time of application. My current school's transcript clearly states microbiology as "in progress" so I...
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    Looking for Accelerated BSN - TEAS NOT REQUIRED

    PacoUSA replied to Tina LMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, you might just want to cross off UCF from your list (that is, if you're referring to University of Central Florida) because they just NOW started to require the TEAS as part of their admissions...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Is one able to get a transfer evaluation before an acceptance? I would like to know so that I can plan to take certain required prereqs
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    I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

    PacoUSA replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope and pray these [censored] never become nurses, much less get into nursing school. I'd be scared for my life to have one of them holding a syringe over my
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    The Wait List

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

    I know what you mean. When I was waiting for ANY decision it was frustrating. When I finally heard that I got waitlisted I kinda calmed down a bit knowing that "Hey, they did not say NO!" ... but...
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    Future Spring '11 Nurse Students

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

    I have already applied for Spring 2011 to Drexel's 11-month ABSN. Ironically, their priority deadline is April 15, not later as other programs. Have not heard anything yet. Hopefully I will be able...
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    The Wait List

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

    I'm currently on the Summer 2010 waitlist for the ABSN @ Stony Brook in NY. As I did not expect to be "waiting" so long, I had to make some decisions and decided to keep working for another year and...
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    Experiences Taking A&P Online?

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

    I took A&P 2 online. Lecture was online and lab was in person. I have no experience taking a lab online. I did very well, but it does take discipline to stay on top of readings and quizzes with...
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    I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

    PacoUSA replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is exactly where I sit in lecture, because for my 90 minutes I want to be completely focused on the professor and the board or the powerpoint. I am not there to socialize, there is plenty of...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I could not agree with you more. I don't believe for a minute that earning a good grade in any of these classes is beyond anyone's realm. Lots of people are quick to blame professors for poor...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    suse, i hope i am not too late to help you ... just learned this cfu concept in lab last night. i don't know if i have a grasp on it but i will try: cfu stands for colony forming units. for...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    Kudos to you ladyoj69! That's awesome! I was really scared about taking this class, but now I see what it takes to do well. Once you learn the professor's lecture and testing style, it counts for a...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I got a 99% on my last lecture exam! And this was the test I was worried about the most, covering microbial genetics, classifications and specific bacterial illnesses. Guess all that hard work is...
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    Dark Chocolate Found to Flatten Abs

    PacoUSA replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Oh it was? No wonder my insides feel like the Wet N' Wild slides in Florida Clean as a whistle!! :dancgrp: Life's too short to let these small things get to you ... be
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    Dark Chocolate Found to Flatten Abs

    PacoUSA replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    But it IS true! I lost 7 inches from my waist just wolfing down 4 dark chocolate Hershey bars daily for 4 weeks. Fine, don't believe me. I'm skinny now and you're
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    Any ideas for gifts for fellow nursing student graduates??

    PacoUSA replied to plumstethoscope's topic in General Nursing

    Some ideas to get you started: http://search.gifts.com/find?keyword=nursing+graduation+gifts http://www.nursesdirect.com/graduationgifts/ There was also a prior thread I once read on here with a...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    A lot of people say that A&P is tougher than micro, but I beg to differ. I am studying harder now for micro than I did for A&P. I don't know what it is, but the material is a little more dense...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Can someone please PM me the phone number of the office where I can speak to someone @ Drexel regarding my application status? I can't seem to get the right # on my end. I am applying for Spring...
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    Did anyone take Medical Terminology course?

    PacoUSA replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Students

    I am taking Medical Terminology this summer along with Human Nutrition, both online and looking forward to it. I am actually surprised that RN programs don't require this course at all. In hindsight,...
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    I got fired.

    PacoUSA replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to say "I am sorry to hear" because I think it's such an empty statement that does nothing to make you feel better. The best thing I can do is empower you to feel that you're above this...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Perfect example of what I am talking about, non-peds ... I call this a scrubs FAIL. Sorry for the blurry image, it's zoomed in and lost a lot of resolution but you get the idea of what the design is....
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    OK, has everyone DIED ??? No one has posted anymore ... has micro consumed all of you, did all of you withdraw? I need to know I am not the only one carrying on ... Microbial genetics is STILL a...