PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Problems with ER

    PacoUSA replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is one of the reasons I want to work in an ED. As a floor nurse, I absolutely hate transferring patients away from me simply because we don't do certain things. Makes me feel less skilled than...
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    How do you sign your name?

    PacoUSA replied to ohiobobcat's topic in General Nursing

    First and middle initials followed by last name and RN --- all without raising the pen from paper start to finish :) Sent from my iPad using
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    do you drink coffee during your shift?

    PacoUSA replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I'm not going to change your diaper before I have gone to the bathroom myself! I need to be 100% for that!! Sent from my iPad using
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    do you drink coffee during your shift?

    PacoUSA replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, and I work night shift. Good day's sleep is what keeps me awake all night. What do I drink during shift? Just water. Sent from my iPad using
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    Travel Nursing. ....Hopefully soon

    PacoUSA replied to NENE RN's topic in Travel

    That's interesting. It's the same year I started my prereqs. Luckily I wasn't too aware of all that or else I would have rethought the whole nursing thing. I was fortunate enough to get a job right...
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    Travel Nursing. ....Hopefully soon

    PacoUSA replied to NENE RN's topic in Travel

    What exactly happened in 2009? Sent from my iPad using
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    stony brook new grad residency program

    PacoUSA replied to bingubsn's topic in New York Nursing

    I've heard the CACU there is pretty intense, workloadwise and managementwise. They are often understaffed and ratios are higher than they should be. Almost interviewed there when I was on another unit...
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    How To Speak to a Live Person at the CA Board of Registered Nursing?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in California Nursing

    I already emailed them a week ago, no response. I'm going to have to try the phone methods recommended on Monday maybe. I can't imagine having to fly out to California from New York for something like...
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    LIAR: ADN RN prompted to lie about holding a BSN... is it passable?

    PacoUSA replied to kitkats4breakfs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Go ahead and lie about having a BSN, enjoy the dire consequences and throw your entire career away! It's 2015, anyone can find out ANYTHING about you thanks to technology
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    Is it worth relocating?

    PacoUSA replied to Heartnurse24's topic in New York Nursing

    Stony Brook would be your next option in terms of a transfer with your benefits, I do know they are usually hiring and they are also expanding their facilities due for completion next year. Not sure...
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    Tax time and questions

    PacoUSA replied to flapcalif's topic in Travel

    This only applies if you work in the same location for a year or more, not if you take different assignments around the country within that same year that are all at least 50 or so miles away from...
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    How to keep awake at night-Coffee

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

    How I keep awake at night: adequate sleep. I never need coffee during night shift. Sent from my iPad using
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    UC San Diego Emergency Department Nursing Certificate

    PacoUSA replied to darlink's topic in Emergency

    Obviously the people that pursue this certificate are not on allnurses. I'm sure it's popular enough for them to keep offering courses every quarter. I'm still hoping someone replies. Sent from my...
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    Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    PacoUSA replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The problem with med-surg is that there are too many patients per nurse, and too many details to keep track of. Ask me if so-and-so has COPD and I will literally pause for 5 seconds to think if that...
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    Help! I look young!

    PacoUSA replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's the internet. Don't. Ever. Apologize. Sent from my iPad using
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    Sexism in nursing

    PacoUSA replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    Patient: Are you a male nurse? Me: No, I take care of females too. Most sexism in nursing I find occurs on units where you are the only male. One reason I want to transition into more male-involved...
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    Staff nurses and travel nurses

    PacoUSA replied to patpatrn2003's topic in Travel

    I had an enthusiastic union rep approach me the other day on the unit, eager to introduce himself -- he was like "Hi!! I don't believe we've met, my name is 'John.'" The hospital is in the midst of...
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    New Grad on Tele Progressive

    PacoUSA replied to KBRN15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As a new grad, it is normal to be nervous AND to be honest guaranteed you WILL make mistakes! Just know that going in. But that is part of being a new nurse, and I would actually worry if you did...
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    Second career nurses: what if you ended up not liking nursing?

    PacoUSA replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I had a major career before nursing, one which most people are shocked to learn I abandoned to come into this industry. But I have to tell you I have no regrets. This is definitely where I am meant...
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    Extra Shifts.. are they worth it?

    PacoUSA replied to NGYSUN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My former unit used to find ways to keep staff from using their accrued holiday and annual time because of short staffing. The only time off we used to be able to use without fail was our 40 personal...
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    How Long for CT License?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It's now late March and I called the CT BON who verified that the only thing holding up my permanent license is verification of my CA license. CT already received my PA verification. CA cashed my...
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    Contracts

    PacoUSA replied to N-Nads's topic in Travel

    How did you start on that assignment without actually signing the contract? I thought signing was still a requirement for document/compliance
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    Staff nurses and travel nurses

    PacoUSA replied to patpatrn2003's topic in Travel

    Another reason I refuse to consider taking an assignment at
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    New grad. Torn between two..ER or med/surg?

    PacoUSA replied to Nurseresrey's topic in Emergency

    If your ER has a comprehensive orientation designed for new grads, I say go that route. I personally would no longer recommend doing med surg to start unless it's what you really want to specialize...
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    Pixus waste never witnessed

    PacoUSA replied to bella14k's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked with a nurse that diverted narcs for herself, was high as a kite one night, that's how she was discovered. Ironically, she was on her last night of orientation too! Don't know how the...