PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    I started my nursing career and I am so unhappy!!!!! :(

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

    One shift??? Seriously, you're waaaaaay too early to be complaining about anything right now. These posts make me mad because you likely took a job away from someone out there unemployed right now who...
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    Travel Nurse contract.

    PacoUSA replied to whodatrn6163's topic in Travel

    Oh geez ... What a jam. So it sounds like you got screwed out of everything. I would have gone with the assignment and then try to become staff down the road if I liked it there (because who knows if...
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    Contacting hospitals directly

    PacoUSA replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    I never dealt with my hospital's HR as a traveler, only with the unit manager. And I work in one of the biggest hospitals in NYC. However, I previously did apply online to several positions there for...
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    Tips for getting into ICU for experienced RNs

    PacoUSA replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Critical Care

    I am one of those experienced nurses that also wonders why so many new grads are taken right into ICU over experienced nurses. So many ICU jobs out there want either new grads or ICU experience only...
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    I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Critical Care

    So I currently work on a cardiac telemetry unit, which is not considered a stepdown where I am. It's a travel nurse position which is what I signed up for, but once I'm done with travel I want to...
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    Pro-rated MLA?

    PacoUSA replied to Disbdestiny's topic in Travel

    If you work your 40 hours that week regardless of what day you begin, you should get the full per diem for the week ... I think. Sent from my iPad using
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    NewGrad RN trying to move to Ca

    PacoUSA replied to vch1102's topic in California Nursing

    Maybe THIS is the kind of logic that is keeping them from critically thinking and passing the NCLEX on the first try? Regardless, the thought of "Hawaii NCLEX" sounds so exotic ... I picture hibiscus...
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    NewGrad RN trying to move to Ca

    PacoUSA replied to vch1102's topic in California Nursing

    Isn't the NCLEX the same everywhere? It's a national exam. Why would you think you could pass it more easily under another BON? At any rate, set your sights on another state for now, in California...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    Unfortunately, I don't think anything will change with her. I'm just interested to hear how she's going to work under a manager that has the job she wanted. I don't work there anymore but I still have...
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    Time in between assignment

    PacoUSA replied to StormyD_RN's topic in Travel

    I continued as usual right into my extension with no break. I will however take a 2-3 week break before my next contract begins. That all depends on the start date. Sent from my iPad using
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    CCRN Certification

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

    From what I've heard, there seems to be more prestige behind the CCRN as opposed to the PCCN. As a matter of fact, the last PCCN book I picked up was authored by CCRN nurses. Not ONE nurse author in...
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    I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    So, is having a CCRN without actual ICU experience a plus or a negative when seeking an ICU job? Sent from my iPad using
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    Recently found out she went for the manager's job and didn't get it ... Karma?? Sent from my iPad using
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    Changing to 8 hour shifts

    PacoUSA replied to JMoney's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, three days in a hospital is enough for me. I'll do 12 hours a night forever as long as I can have my free days off. Sent from my iPad using
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    How to get an RN job in Oregon

    PacoUSA replied to oregon_val's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What if an experienced tele nurse wants to get into ICU without critical care experience? Is it as challenging to get a job as a new grad then? Sent from my iPad using
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    PacoUSA replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    How close are you to California? Best bet is to do your Livescan fingerprinting in person there, way faster. I was on vacation in Los Angeles in late 2013 and knew at some point I'd want to do travel...
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    Travel nursing

    PacoUSA replied to Bleumorgan's topic in Travel

    While thinking about travel nursing at this point in your life is nice, no one can answer if it's okay for you right now. You don't even have a nursing degree or license yet, how can we possibly tell...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    Used to work with a middle manager that would avoid taking patients at all costs if unit was short-staffed (as opposed to the other m-managers who didn't mind getting in there). She would even have...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I NEVER answer the phone when I see a call from work and I am off duty, ever. It goes to voicemail and I will listen to it when I decide to. I will only do overtime or come in only when I decide it is...
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    Travel Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to Sleepytroy's topic in Travel

    I've heard PICU, L & D and cath lab are some of the most sought after. Critical care in general is great. Wish I had gone that route
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    Critical Care Course prior to ICU job

    PacoUSA replied to Shrizeal's topic in Critical Care

    Shrizeal, can you send me a PM? I cant send you one for some
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    I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, thank you! I have considered doing that as well. I just recently sent back the PCCN books that I bought through Amazon because it just did not feel right for me to take that test when I feel I...
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    Next assignment

    PacoUSA replied to acuriousLPN's topic in Travel

    Your recruiter is invested in your continued employment, because after all, he gets paid when you get paid. You should not be a bother to him for things like this. I should talk, since right now I...
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    What would you do? SUNY Bing v. Drexel

    PacoUSA replied to elleNY's topic in New York Nursing

    No brainer. Hope you picked Bing. And BTW, Stony Brook is the best NY state school
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    Has anyone taken and passed the NCLEX without a review?

    PacoUSA replied to brownsc2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never got suckered into taking Kaplan or Hurst or any other prep course. I did Saunders and NCLEX 3500. Passed with 75 questions. The key is just doing many questions and reading those rationales....