PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    cheating classmates!

    PacoUSA replied to moma8gma1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i don't understand why this is rocket science to some people, cheating is a serious issue and we must all do what we can to keep honesty intact during academic instruction and testing. and i hope the...
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    Westchester Community College FALL 2010 RN PROGRAM

    PacoUSA replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    WCC is an extremely competitive program, that's what I have heard for a while now. The demand to get into the program is at an all-time high, and every year the applicant pool seems to drives the...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the videos that a Professor Fink has posted on YouTube. He outlines cellular respiration extremely well and thanks to him I was able to understand this well enough for my own exam...
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    I just got a 59% on my first Anatomy Exam....

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

    I agree with everything you have listed but this in particular I think is the foundation of it all. You just HAVE to be excited about subjects like this if nursing is your passion. I personally feel...
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    I just got a 59% on my first Anatomy Exam....

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

    What I DEFINITELY DON'T DO is record a lecture and listen to it later, again!! I mean really, it's like ripping open a wound I've just stitched up Seriously, I respect people who do this and it...
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    I just got a 59% on my first Anatomy Exam....

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

    Just to piggyback on what some people said, things I could add to my post: (6) YES, you should sit with your professor and see what you need to do to improve in her class. It shows that you CARE...
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    I just got a 59% on my first Anatomy Exam....

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

    Now that you have taken her first exam, you now know her style and how she asked questions. My advice: (1) Get a tutor! Does your school offer free tutoring? (2) Find out who got the 98 ......
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    What did you do when you got rejected?

    PacoUSA replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    there's an a&p iii? dang what more is there to
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    What did you do when you got rejected?

    PacoUSA replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't waste time crying, it's not the end of the world. If you fall down, get up, dust yourself off and get back on the bicycle. Eventually you WILL get what you want if you really want it. Like I...
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    What did you do when you got rejected?

    PacoUSA replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently on a waitlist for a nursing program and as such the possibility of acceptance or rejection is a real 50/50. If I get accepted, great and if I don't there is just no time for tears or any...
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    low GPA

    PacoUSA replied to seek4hope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not from California so I can't answer your post with that in mind. But the best advice I can give you from someone in the pre-nursing area is to check out schools that place much more emphasis on...
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    does this bother anyone else?

    PacoUSA replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no guarantee that the same questions will pop up for these students and even the answers may not be in the same order. I truly believe karma comes to bite cheaters and if they ever approach...
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    A&P1 & micro in 7 weeks? is it realistic

    PacoUSA replied to mom2twinsplus1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only bio I had prior to taking A&P 1&2 was in high school and that was years ago. I did just fine! I'm taking micro right now and it's a bit more challenging I think but it's fun. My...
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    cheating classmates!

    PacoUSA replied to moma8gma1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ANYWAY, to interject with my own thoughts on the subject: Nursing will be my 2nd career, and with 2 degrees and all that academic experience behind me, I have matured and come to love learning. I...
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    Can a 3.0 mean 2.98?!

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

    As M And a 2.98 is just that, rounding is not an option. Keep at it, you'll get what you
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    The Dreaded Wait for the Letter :(

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

    Seriously, I am currently on a waitlist for one nursing program and one program only. My focus right now is to get an A in microbiology this semester and I am engrossed in making that real. If I...
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    How many times did you have to take A & P to get your "A" grade?

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

    I NEVER walk into a test with my materials trying to cram any little detail in my head at the last minute. I walk into the classroom with only my Scantron and my pencils and that's it. As a general...
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    How many times did you have to take A & P to get your "A" grade?

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

    I re-took A&P only because my first time go-around was more than 10 years ago and nursing schools want recent grades. Re-took for the 2nd and last time last summer .. all A's. It can be done if...
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    The Dreaded Wait for the Letter :(

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

    Obsessing about it isn't going to change the decision, it's now in the hands of the powers that be. Go to the movies, go out with your friends -- life should not stop and revolve around this letter....
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    Really...how hard is Chemistry?

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

    I got A's in Gen Chem I and II. Not without effort and dedication and keeping up with reading and LOTS of practice problems. If you really want it, you can get an A
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    Anyone volunteering at a hospital?

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

    The key to a good volunteering experience as a precursor to nursing is to secure a position with a service that gives you as much direct patient contact as possible. In my hospital, one of these...
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    How did you convince your wife/significant other to support decision?

    PacoUSA replied to jcmoore07's topic in Men in Nursing

    My significant other supports me 110%, notes that I have never been happier pursuing a career. In my opinion, it should not be a matter of convincing a wife or significant other. They should support...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I can see however that micro is important to the nurse's knowledge base. We may not as nurses have to sit and contemplate how a flaw in the Krebs cycle is affecting a patient but it will help us...
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    Microbiology: Spring 2010

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

    I got a 95% on my first microbiology exam ... send in the dancing superheroes!
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    ANXIETY ALERT! needing to vent.

    PacoUSA replied to cheezn4life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sleeping in your car was my other suggestion. Even if you get there 4-5 hours before the test. If you take a shower before you head out, you should be OK. I don't expect you'd be THAT funky for...