PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Self schedule

    PacoUSA replied to Kmrn11's topic in Travel

    On my last assignment, the NM scheduled me for whatever shift I was needed the most to fill in staffing gaps. I didn't mind much considering I had specified in my contract specific dates I needed off....
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    How Long for CT License?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi there, I already got my CT permanent license. The big holdup was the California verification. I also have PA and they sent verification timely. I got my temp permit within a week of applying. It...
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    Travel nursing Florida Hospital Tampa

    PacoUSA replied to auntlala's topic in Travel

    Looking for an update on travel nursing in Tampa. How did it
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    License still not issued

    PacoUSA replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    Why did the state police get involved? Glad you got your
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    Traveling in LA

    PacoUSA replied to daisybsn's topic in Travel

    I have a friend who is traveling in the LA area, he was on an assignment at a Kaiser facility in Downey at first. LOTS of floating from what I have heard, not sure how much time he actually spent on...
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    What happens if you don't complete a travel assignment

    PacoUSA replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    From what I have heard, a worker cannot take FMLA until after the first year of employment. The maximum time on FMLA is either 3 or 4 months, I forget which, during which time your job is protected....
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    Worked an EMR Conversion?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Travel

    I've heard about this but don't really know what working one is like. What is the experience and how is it different from a traditional travel assignment? I'd like to know in case it's offered to me....
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    Worked an EMR Conversion?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    I'll definitely have to do one of those before I stop traveling. I assume if its an EPIC conversion say, you will need EPIC experience first? My next assignment uses EPIC, will learn it there so I'm...
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    Why can't we have 12 hour shifts and 8 hours shifts?

    PacoUSA replied to ziplag's topic in General Nursing

    12s all the way. 8 hours x 5 days = 40 hours / week 12 hours x 3 days = 36 hours / week Both are considered FTE with benefits ... it's just a no brainer for me, even if I have to work the occasional...
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    Why can't we have 12 hour shifts and 8 hours shifts?

    PacoUSA replied to ziplag's topic in General Nursing

    Rotate every two weeks? That's kind of rough. Rotating every 6 weeks is better I think, which is what some other hospitals do. Sent from my iPad using
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    I need advice about float pool nursing...

    PacoUSA replied to hmcb36's topic in General Nursing

    Nice post, Farawyn. Thanks! My next travel assignment is in the float pool, looking forward to new experiences and new skills, but I cant lie, I am somewhat anxious about it. But it's only for 13...
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    RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Graduated with honors, passed NCLEX first time with 75 questions. Sent from my iPad using
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    CEs for CCRN

    PacoUSA replied to froggy8's topic in Critical Care

    There are websites like RN.com where you can pay one low price for unlimited CEs online. Then you have other places (in person and online) that offer CEs for free but you have to keep an eye out for...
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    In person Cali BON endorsement experience.

    PacoUSA replied to DatMurse's topic in Travel

    I agree that the Livescan helped, even though I applied for my license at a time in late 2013 when it didn't seem like the BON was this backed up. I got my license about 6 weeks or so after mailing my...
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    Considering Travel Nursing, but limited experience

    PacoUSA replied to mmills63's topic in Travel

    I have to agree, there is something about the 2 year mark on a resumé that sings much better than 14 months. If I were you I'd stick it out for 10 more months. That way also, you don't have to...
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    Travel Nurse Scam?

    PacoUSA replied to 1alphamale's topic in Travel

    Correct assumption,
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    Travel Nurse Scam?

    PacoUSA replied to 1alphamale's topic in Travel

    This thread is popcorn-worthy ... meow! In my experience with travel nurse agencies, I've never been asked for the HR sensitive info up front before interviews. That all came afterwards once an offer...
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    PacoUSA replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats perfexion, I know you've been waiting a while. So you didn't get a letter stating that you were missing the requirement? I got such a letter when I was applying 2 years ago, did not realize I...
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    Charge nurse/ years of experience

    PacoUSA replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Nurse Management

    My first job out of nursing school had us start being charge as early as 9 months in (except for me, as I refused to be charge until I was at least a year in). I hated that (particularly since as...
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    Oldest practicing Nurse?

    PacoUSA replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    Inspiring! I intend to be one of these nurses, as I have no intention of retirement anytime before the age of 75. God willing I am blessed with such good
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    Pennsylvania does not accept license from RN program

    PacoUSA replied to Emersont's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Aww, it's so nice that I inspired you to reuse my words ... just remember to properly quote me next time in APA format .. K, Ms. Hubris? Ciao! * Off to update my Ig List
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    HIV needle stick

    PacoUSA replied to Kyliemarie8588's topic in General Nursing

    I just read an article yesterday that there has only been one reported HIV transmission to a healthcare worker via needle stick since 1999. Not sure how accurate the article is, but it's kind of...
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    Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    PacoUSA replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    If you cant hack chemistry, how are you ever going to hack nursing school? Chemistry is a very small hump to overcome compared to the mammoth monsters later on like pharmacology. And then you have...
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    The OP has B's in A&P already. Hoards of other candidates are coming through the gate with A's. Admission looks bleak at a school that only looks at grades. Sent from my iPad using
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    3.38 GPA? That's low when you think about all the candidates that will apply to nursing programs like yours that have GPAs 3.8 and higher (most comm. colleges accept on the basis of GPA only and the...