PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    I'm not really a nurse until I sign "RN" after my name

    PacoUSA replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    Networking is not BS ... it's a reality and it's an underestimated skill. When I was in law school our career counselor's mantra was "network network network" -- she said it so much that it made me...
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    What is the DEAL with these textbooks?

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

    I sincerely think you should just use an older edition or an international edition of the book if saving money is a priority, what counts is that you master the material. I would also seek out...
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    UCF At DSC Spring 2010

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

    The TEAS is now a requirement to apply to UCF, it must be taken before the application deadline and they are requiring a minimum 74% composite score (which of course is not a guarantee that you will...
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    What TEAS score does your school require?

    PacoUSA replied to %63theend's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At UCF (University of Central Florida), this next application period for the BSN (both accelerated and basic I suppose) is the first time they are requiring TEAS. Their website states "Pass the...
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    Scared of Microbiology ... Advice?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm looking to take microbiology in spring 2010, but I am experiencing some anxiety about taking the class. My cursory review of textbooks and guidebooks on the topic make me think that this is going...
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    AP2 before AP1?

    PacoUSA replied to mmt4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you took the class before, it MAY not be much of an issue actually. There are a couple of topics that are covered in A&P2 (specifically action potential and active transport of some organ...
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    Should I retake all my prerequsite since its almost 12 yrs?

    PacoUSA replied to shoppinggrl05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I retook A&P 1 and 2 this summer, originally took it 20 years ago. Not only did I have to do it for my prospective programs, I thought it was an excellent
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    Should I retake all my prerequsite since its almost 12 yrs?

    PacoUSA replied to shoppinggrl05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're really dead set on not retaking any, you should just apply to programs that don't have time limits on the courses. Most of my schools are requiring those major prereqs (which micro and...
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    What is the DEAL with these textbooks?

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

    Yeah FLDoula and I had this conversation on another thread, almost seems like it's a racket here in Florida. I had the same thing on my end for my A&P, but I managed to rent that text from Chegg...
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    AP2 before AP1?

    PacoUSA replied to mmt4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't answer your question specifically for Clovis, as I don't know that program. However, based on what you've written, I can tell you that I think you should retake those classes you took 15...
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    A&P II Summer 09

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

    Grades are not officially posted on my transcript, and I took my final yesterday. But being that the points are available online anyway and I can calculate it on my own, my points total in the range...
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    UCF accelerated nursing program

    PacoUSA replied to nursestudent12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HEY!!! Just wondering what happened with you guys? How did the UCF application process go? I just read the whole thread and felt like "tune in tomorrow ..." LOL!!! Hope I hear good news!
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    Does anyone have experience with UCF's accelerated program?

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

    I just decided this week to apply to UCF's program, I figured I'd give it a shot and see what happens. It is the only school I am applying to in Florida, and if I don't get in I am definitely headed...
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    Can you complete all pre reqs in 2 semesters?

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

    It can be done, anything is possible if you focus on your goal. I can't see how schools would see that as a negative. If anything, they may admire the fact that you can handle an increased workload...
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    How much experience do accepted students into an Accelerated BSN Program have?

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

    From what I have seen, ABSN students come from all walks of life, the variety is mind-boggling, from other medical careers to theater. The GPA seems to be extremely important as an indicator of...
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    PLEASE HELP!! Anyone with advice for taking the TEAS test! I am totally freaking out!

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

    Here is a breakdown of the TEAS: Content Area / Number of Test Items / Amount of Time Allotted Reading / 40 / 50 minutes Mathematics / 45 / 56 minutes Science / 30 / 38 minutes English and Language...
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    NYC area BSN Programs: Everything you ever wanted to know

    PacoUSA replied to MariposaNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    That's an odd exam for entering nursing school. I wonder what the rationale is for administering that. Rational
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    Fall Schedule!

    PacoUSA replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have some wonderful plans! I also like the fact that they have sub-specialties, I am considering the HIV/AIDS track but not definite about it yet. Then again, I have yet to find another school...
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    Fall Schedule!

    PacoUSA replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Same here, NNP! I'm not even thinking of the price tag right now, let's see if I can get in and what can be worked out financially. But if I end up doing my BSN elsewhere, I still intend on going to...
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    Male Nurse Demand?

    PacoUSA replied to techraider77's topic in Men in Nursing

    Which is why I am looking to enter neonatal, no heavy lifting there ... of course, that's not the only reason I am going into that specialty, though granted it's a nice
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    Fall Schedule!

    PacoUSA replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you looking to go? If I remember correctly from your other posts you're in the NY area, right? I am hoping to get into Columbia's ETP for summer
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    Fall Schedule!

    PacoUSA replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, you guys have insane schedules! Good luck to you all! My full-time job is gearing up WAY too much for the fall so it's no classes for me until the spring, at which time I take my last prereq I...
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    A&P II Summer 09

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

    I am about to finish A&P2 this week (THANK GOD!) after two 6-week summer sessions back to back starting with A&P 1 ... got an A in the 1st one and holding on to an A in the 2nd ... I loved...
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    Is my GRE score bad?

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

    I have to take the GRE in a couple of months for at least one of my accelerated BSN programs. I was told that getting at least 500 on each of the verbal and quant sections would make one a...
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    A & P online or in the classroom???

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

    I took A&P 1 and 2 this summer, two 6-week sessions back to back with the same awesome prof (this is now my last week, woot!!) ... I'm so beat, but so happy I did it this way! My first session...