PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

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    Students that cheat

    PacoUSA replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Students

    i can't believe i actually read this. :icon_roll what makes cheating more okay in prereqs than in nursing school? if someone can't hack it in the prereqs on their own merit they should not be in...
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    How many nursing schools did you apply to, and...

    PacoUSA replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not an expert at admissions or anything, and without knowing the strength of your references or any other parts of your application, i think one thing is to have all (i.e., 100%) of your prereqs...
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    JD getting RN -- where to volunteer for Experience?

    PacoUSA replied to ThisZfun's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Robyn, Best best is to take them at your local community college (I assume most community colleges are state-funded, that way your tuition will be much cheaper if you are a state resident). Most...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    PacoUSA replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, this thing really works huh? 23 pages strong ... hope it still works when I take NCLEX in 2011
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    Here is my plan - am I crazy?

    PacoUSA replied to ccjus123's topic in New York Nursing

    Anything is possible! The fact that you have a PLAN is a plus on your end, stick to it and you would be fine. The most baffling part of your post is that you're a legal sec and you're not busy .. wow...
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    Top things about applying

    PacoUSA replied to Goingthere's topic in New York Nursing

    20. You start practicing NCLEX questions, because you think it's never too early to start preparing and it just might bring positive vibes to the powers that be that YES, you are committed to this!...
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    I'M ****** OFF!!!!!!

    PacoUSA replied to ccjus123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel old ... because I can answer this question :) ... we used to actually "talk" with our classmates and get info on who was good or lousy :lol: Seriously, if this is REALLY an effort to distribute...
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    What is the hardest semester in nursing school

    PacoUSA replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

    In an accelerated BSN, I have heard the first is the killer, then it's downhill from there (but it is a rocky downhill, mind
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    How many nursing schools did you apply to, and...

    PacoUSA replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in this answer as well. My application goes out next year and I am planning to only apply to one program. It's a gamble, but it's honestly the only program I want to attend and I am...
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    Organic Chemistry???

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

    That's interesting ... I took Inorganic Chem 1 & 2 and found it quite manageable, got A's in both. But in hindsight, the professors DO make a difference. I really hated the Organic prof .. he...
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    Organic Chemistry???

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

    I once attempted Org Chem during a 6-week summer session and I ran away screaming at the end of the first week! :rotfl: I proudly took the W. I was doing prereqs at the time for a completely...
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    Bigger is not always better!

    PacoUSA replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    What a great feel-good story, thanks for
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    I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

    PacoUSA replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh good, because starting nursing @ 41 for me means that I don't really have to worry about a long retirement. I was planning to stay in nursing for at least 30 years (God willing! :bowingpur
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    what shoes do you wear...

    PacoUSA replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    the first pair are definitely the nike shox
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    Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    PacoUSA replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    thanks fl student, marge444 and uf_ashley for your advice! i never really thought about submitting 3 references, especially when on the website it says you need 2. in addition to the volunteer sup...
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    what shoes do you wear...

    PacoUSA replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Also found these for men: Nike Shox R4 ... now THAT'S all white!! I guess they are out there for men and women, you just have to be creative in how you word your
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    what shoes do you wear...

    PacoUSA replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do a search online for Nike Shox Deliver, they come in Men's and Women's styles I believe. I saw these online somewhere. They look so cool! I don't know however whether the minor silver trim in the...
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    I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

    PacoUSA replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    By my estimates (and praying all goes well) I should be 41 by the time I graduate with my BSN. Thank you for the
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    Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    PacoUSA replied to frogger15's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm hoping to be a part of the accBSN in 2010, but I am enjoying all the excitement that the 2009 class is sharing on here, hope y'all don't mind my "crashing" the party ... :clpty: You sound like a...
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    Walk the Stairs at Work Challenge Thread

    PacoUSA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    AMEN SISTER! At the Super Walmart near me, there are so many people fighting for the closest spots - and by the time I have parked at the empty far end and walked to the store the same cars battling...
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    Anyone from Florida?

    PacoUSA replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting ready to complete my prereqs this year @ Daytona State College, hoping to start the accelerated BSN at UF in 2010!! Go Paco ...:dancgrp: Go ... Go ... Go Paco!
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    What do you think about a six week A&P class???

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

    Like you, I plan to take A&P I during the first 6 weeks and A&P II during the 2nd 6 weeks of this summer session. I am praying that I come out of it all in one piece! I am actually re-taking...
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    Bare minimum prerequisites

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

    From what I have heard, your chances are EXTREMELY slim if you have not fully completed your prereqs before application to the program (meaning if you apply with courses in progress). Most all...
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    Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, anyone successfully complete these in one term?

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

    Wow, you're a brave soul. And I thought I was bold, planning to take A&P I during Summer A (6 weeks), A&P II during Summer B (6 weeks) and in the Fall (15 weeks) will take Micro and Stats...