PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    PacoUSA replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I did 2 overtime shifts as an admissions nurse on a unit different than my own. It was nice to have a change from having patients on the floor but I cant imagine doing it full time. Sent from my iPad...
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    Night Shift Dulls your brain

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

    My prior hospital had 11a-11p shifts. Most people hated it because of the day/night crossover and higher chance of floating. So if you're looking to move to NY, have at it!
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    Heading down south for the winter

    PacoUSA replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    I dont have travel experience in GA but I do know someone who was a patient @ Grady and could not say enough good things about the nurses and the facility. HTH!
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    Florida Travel~Need Help!

    PacoUSA replied to jessescoggins's topic in Travel

    Lived in FL for several years before moving back north. It was nice for a little while but then I was over it. I would not even take a travel assignment there, done with that
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    Night Shift Dulls your brain

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

    My brain is dull if I have to wake up to be at work at 7am! I was built for freaking night shift!!!
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    Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    PacoUSA replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would never EVER be in a relationship with another nurse, much less one I work with also. Don't get me wrong, I love nursing. Just love the idea of being with someone who does something different...
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    ratios

    PacoUSA replied to kimdav's topic in California Nursing

    I think I need to move to CA ... I get 5 all tele patients, and at other hospitals they can get more. Sent from my iPad using
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    Best Men's Nursing Shoes

    PacoUSA replied to Phillay632's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nursing shoes for men suck! Sorry, but it's true. I opt for Nike instead, way better style and comfort. Just sayin ... :) Sent from my iPad using
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    First time traveler

    PacoUSA replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I took the housing stipend and am living with family, which is one of the reasons I chose this particular assignment: to be closer to them while I work. So in a way I luck out pocketing and saving...
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    First time traveler

    PacoUSA replied to RonnieMcDonald's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am on an assignment currently with AMN. No complaints. I too was concerned about the bad reviews but took a chance. My recruiter came recommended by a former colleague turned traveler and she was...
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    Contract? Is this fair?

    PacoUSA replied to dimplechinRN's topic in Travel

    Red flag to me is the $12 taxable rate, that's too low, should be at least $20 I think. Look elsewhere! Sent from my iPad using
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    Do Med Surg / Tele RNs still get hired into ER?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Emergency

    Many ER job ads want RNs with ER experience already, but are there ERs out there that will take nurses with only floor experience? Sent from my iPad using
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    Weird Tax Home and Possible Assignment Situation

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Travel

    So here is an interesting situation. If a traveler's tax home is exactly 46 miles from a hospital with an available assignment (according to Google Maps), but this distance involves travel on local...
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    Does anyone know where I might be able to take a N95 fit test?

    PacoUSA replied to tallynurse's topic in Travel

    I'm with American Mobile and they set this up for me with no problem. They sent me to some occupational health clinic with which they have an account. Not sure who you're with but I would insist on...
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    American Mobile

    PacoUSA replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    Yes, I don't plan on being a travel nurse forever, only until I decide that I want to specialize in another area of nursing. WHERE I get to go is more important in travel nursing, and if AMN gives me...
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    American Mobile

    PacoUSA replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    I know this is a dated thread, but just wanted to post that I am currently on assignment with this company and have no complaints thus far. I really like my recruiter (referred to me by a former...
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    Traveler orientation

    PacoUSA replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the headache!! Now I need Tylenol ... BUT ANYWAY, my orientation was specific for travelers and per diems (the perm hires were right next door in more cushier surroundings lol), no...
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    Ebola Nursing Survey Part 2: Call to Action for Ebola Protection

    PacoUSA replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I missed the survey ....
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    "PerkSpot" = huge savings?

    PacoUSA replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    What you SHOULD do is take a room in a private home in NYC (NOT a full apt) for the duration of your contract and save money from your stipend that way. You can easily find a $700/mo room in...
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    Moving to Brazil

    PacoUSA replied to Nurseshanny's topic in Nurse Registration

    You might want to post your question in the international nursing forum for better responses. The moderator will likely move your post there, so no need to do anything on your end. This travel...
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    Nina Pham and/or Amber Vinson

    PacoUSA replied to logank622's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nina and Amber, I keep you in prayer everyday, and I hope that both of you eventually triumph in this ordeal. This could have easily been any one of us nurses. No one else knows what you are going...
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    Which States Require ALL Licenses Verified, Not Just Original State?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Travel

    Does anyone know a website with this information or perhaps listing the states here? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using
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    Attorney to Nurse Career

    PacoUSA replied to Brett73's topic in Legal

    I most likely wont. I don't see that as a viable career option right now. I think going into risk management would be the better route for me but not sure yet how to get into that. I am not...
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    Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center

    PacoUSA replied to DestinedRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I applied to Brookdale as an experienced nurse earlier this year and got no calls, oh well they lost out! I'm on a travel assignment now, I guess I'm better off anyway. Sent from my iPad using...
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    Weekends

    PacoUSA replied to pedsnurse112's topic in Travel

    I just got my schedule for the next 2 months from the NM on my assignment, and she said she placed me on shifts where I would be needed the most. I actually don't think she did a bad job :) so I'm...