PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Stony Brook U ABSN - Summer 2010 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm still on the waitlist, no new word yet on what's happening with my application. But regardless of what happens, time is running fast and I have to make decisions. I am going to have to pursue...
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    What do you think about waiting list?

    PacoUSA replied to Ava82's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, 18 is an extremely small class size for an ABSN (though if you ask me it's nice). Usually the smallest class I have seen is around 40 or 50 per semester but they usually are separated in...
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    BLS certification

    PacoUSA replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in General Students

    YES, it is! I took the online course at the following website. They have the same course in two different formats: (1) HeartCode™ BLS part 1 costs a little bit more ($28.50) but if you like...
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    University of Utah Medical Center implements new dress code

    PacoUSA replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I should explain that the reasoning for my distaste of brown and yellow scrubs in a hospital is more because they resemble the color of bodily excretions (there, I said it) and I guess as a...
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    University of Utah Medical Center implements new dress code

    PacoUSA replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

    I am completely for color-coding scrubs. In the hospital where I volunteer it's a free-for-all and I can never tell who's a nurse or who's a tech or who's a CNA or even food service (except to squint...
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    Second degree in nursing

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

    YES, most schools do consider grades for coursework completed after the bachelor's in your GPA. They also look at prereq GPA. Best bet is to speak with the schools in which you're interested in...
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    TEAS Study Guides

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

    In order to PM you must have posted at least 10 times on the board. Once you do that you will have the PM option ... You guys are not that far from it so keep posting
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    Keiser University Nursing program

    PacoUSA replied to madelaine Machazek's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK I did my homework and noticed that Keiser is indeed accredited by NLNAC, but the other 3 schools are not. I still however stand by my statement that they are overpriced. Since I am not in a...
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    What helped you learn Physiology? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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

    I agree that YouTube videos help a lot in understanding these kinds of concepts. Once you add the imagery to something you're reading, it kind of all comes
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I seem to remember from my info session that they take into account EITHER your overall GPA for your bachelor's OR the GPA of your last 60 credits completed, which includes any coursework completed...
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    How far in advance would you start studying for the TEAS?

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

    I'd say you should start studying about 2-3 months before the test. That's about the best timeframe for retention and mastery of the material. The key is to practice with as many sample questions as...
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    Have a BS in Biology now - what's next? ASN or BSN? HELP!

    PacoUSA replied to Guest405338's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with the above post, you're better off going for the ABSN. Less time invested. The only reason I can think of that someone with a prior bachelor's will pursue an ADN is financial and needing...
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    Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    PacoUSA replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was recently on one of Drexel's online info sessions. They said they provide all students with an iPod Touch. That's very cool. And we asked if they are ours to keep after we are done and they...
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    Westchester Community College FALL 2010 RN PROGRAM

    PacoUSA replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    I think it also depends on the applicant pool from year to year ... if you get many that score in the 90's and enough of them make up the class limit then it's possible. There are no guarantees,...
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    NCLEX in another state

    PacoUSA replied to jennietobbie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can do that. Generally, as long as your school is recognized by the NV Board of Nursing to issue either the ADN or BSN it will be an acceptable credential for a license in another state. In...
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    Keiser University Nursing program

    PacoUSA replied to madelaine Machazek's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keiser is WAY too expensive for such a nursing program. In your shoes, I would keep trying for a program at a public institution. Keiser, Everest, Sanford-Brown, Concorde: these schools are all...
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    Hunter College Accelerated Program

    PacoUSA replied to W.Ching's topic in School, College Programs

    I have a friend who is an NP and is currently working on a post-master's certificate @ Hunter - nothing but bad things to say about the administration and the
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    Why the HURRY to Get into Nursing?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just curious to hear the reasons people are trying to get into nursing school as soon as they can. I am asking because I have read so many posts from people on here who are practically suicidal...
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    Why the HURRY to Get into Nursing?

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

    Thank you for all the kind replies, emphasis on kind. I actually intend to use this feedback as part of an article I am writing and I purposely did not want to mention that in my original post so as...
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    McGraw Hill Study Guide vs ATI Study Guide

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

    I agree with Brighten, but be careful with the McGraw-Hill book as it does contain some printing errors, and they are somewhat obvious. Check out a thread I started last summer:...
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    Why the HURRY to Get into Nursing?

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

    Yeah, it is. And obviously important enough that you felt compelled to answer it. Thanks for responses so far
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    Stanford Brown Vs. Concorde Career College

    PacoUSA replied to m2736185's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stanford is an Ivy League university in California. Sanford-Brown is the nursing school that is the subject of this thread. Stafford Loans are the federally-guaranteed student loan programs. To those...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    We're covering the chapter on microbial genetics right now in my class, and it's a royal *****!!! :grn: ... guess I will be doing some extra studying! Next week is spring break, no Cancun for me ......
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    Micro or AP1.... WWYD?

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

    Starting nursing school without A&P beforehand is just WRONG ... ... it's like starting law school without having taken English
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    Wait to pursue Bachlors degree or go for it now..

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

    Most people debating between an ADN and a BSN do so purely for financial reasons, but it sounds like you have the opportunity to get the BSN done now, and I say you should go for it. I think there...