PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    If you can't pass the NCLEX after three attempts....LVN license only!

    PacoUSA replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that there should be a hard limit on NCLEX testing to be a nurse ... you said something that blew me away: Seriously? Give the candidate who failed NCLEX-RN 3 times an LVN license? Is...
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    Manhattan

    PacoUSA replied to Cetutko's topic in Travel

    American Mobile in Manhattan, definitely. I know they staff at least 4
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    Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    Your hiring managers are idiots. Have them come to my unit and watch us in action. I guarantee you they will never be able to correctly pick out the accelerated BSN grads from the basic BSN grads....
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    Should I leave my job for travel nursing?

    PacoUSA replied to Kaelyn's topic in Travel

    JUST DO IT! I was in a similar position like yourself and just made the leap. I am happy I did. Pay and assignment location have paid off well for me. True, I dont have the benefits of sick time,...
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Foreign language or disability does not justify additional chances at testing. You provide accommodations accordingly. Plenty of candidates with one or both have passed NCLEX the first time
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not your THIS, but ^^^ THIS! It's time to separate the men from the boys, so to speak. Graduating with honors from a reputable nursing school along with passing the NCLEX 1st time out should count for...
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    Starting IVs

    PacoUSA replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm pretty good at not spilling blood out of the angiocath once the needle springs back. I'm right handed, so I just press down on the vein above the insertion site with the pinky of my left hand and...
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    The B word. Again!

    PacoUSA replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Lived in Buffalo, NY for 3 years in the late 90s ... I permanently hate snow now. Sent from my iPad using
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a few ideas: If the BONs want to make money off of retakers, why not charge more for each retake? Deterrent for some to pass on first try I think. Also, there should be a national cap on...
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    Did You Get CCRN Certified Without ICU Experience?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Critical Care

    If this is you, interested to hear whether or not this has been a plus for you in applying for jobs and/or getting hired into an ICU or ER. Not looking for debates on whether you need actual ICU...
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ^^^^^ THIS!!! Sent from my iPad using
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    I Have The Time and Other Lies

    PacoUSA replied to Preeps's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am the first to admit that I do NOT do hourly rounding! It's unrealistic. It takes me a full hour or more just to chart on 5-6 patients! Too many tasks and too little time to do them. Don't even...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    PacoUSA replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I never listened to someone like the OP. Going into nursing as a 2nd career is the best decision I've ever made. Sent from my iPad using
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    PacoUSA replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    I've always said that if I ever became a professor, I would lock the door at the start of lecture. If you're late, too bad so sad. It is your responsibility to be in class on time especially if you're...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    PacoUSA replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one that thinks this relationship is inappropriate on any level? I never friend management on social media while I am working under them and particularly one that I will count on later...
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    Displaying credentials

    PacoUSA replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Make this a sticky, please!! Sent from my iPad using
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    Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

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

    And YOU'RE calling people rude?? Seriously? SMH ... Again, there should be a cap on taking NCLEX before requiring remediation! The nursing profession needs standards!! Sent from my iPad using...
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    Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

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

    There should be a cap on how many times one takes NCLEX. Where's the standard? Five times? Sorry, that's too many times. If anxiety is a problem, what's going to happen when you're really under the...
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    Destination ideas

    PacoUSA replied to Hex's topic in Travel

    Hex, I've heard Chandler Regional in Arizona is a great hospital to work in as a med-surg/tele nurse. Good ratios. Try Colorado as well. Sent from my iPad using
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    want to travel but nervous

    PacoUSA replied to rnchik's topic in Travel

    Yeah, no sick time sucks ... If you call in you gotta make it up within the pay period or get your housing money dinged. Sent from my iPad using
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    What's your dress code at work?

    PacoUSA replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital: RNs wear white tops with navy bottoms. Hate it! Thank God it's a travel assignment and only have to endure the white for another 7
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    Challenge RN NCLEX

    PacoUSA replied to sreswc's topic in General Nursing

    No. You need to have graduated from an accredited nursing program to sit for NCLEX. Sent from my iPad using
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    Relationships with floor nurses?

    PacoUSA replied to theantichick's topic in Emergency

    As a floor nurse, I know where you're coming from and I'll tell you my side of the story. I've been irritated with the ED nurse calling for report on an admission ONLY when (1) am in an isolation room...
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    Travel Nurse contract.

    PacoUSA replied to whodatrn6163's topic in Travel

    Ah ok, thought everything was retracted. Glad it's a lesson learned. I've had my own harsh life lessons so believe me I know :) Sent from my iPad using
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    PacoUSA replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd rather run 1:1 than 1:5 any day. Sent from my iPad using