PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    PacoUSA replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    ^^^^^^ This!! Sent from my iPad using
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    NEW TRAVELER

    PacoUSA replied to Ang Louisiana RN's topic in Travel

    Expiration dates of licenses vary by state. I tried to find a site with all that info but could not, maybe someone else can find it? But the states I have registered in usually license you for at...
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    Nurses being forced to go back to school

    PacoUSA replied to hrtnsoul's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That and the PVT trick thing ... OMG! Sent from my iPad using
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    Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    PacoUSA replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Come to think about it, church or religion is just never discussed at work. I don't even know who is what religion or who is an atheist or agnostic. But I certainly know all my coworker's menstrual...
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    I cringe at the thought of work

    PacoUSA replied to ALHRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that management makes or breaks a work environment even when you have great staff. We have examples on one unit of those that are micro-managers to those that are laissez-fare to those who...
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    Float Pool Vent

    PacoUSA replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you that work in hospitals that use travel nurses, does this same float pool mentality prevail there as well with the travelers? Meaning: give them certain easier patients or dump them...
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    Returning to Perm In a Different Specialty After Travel

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    Is this common? I don't think I have ever heard of this before, except in circumstances where the hospital helped fund someone's nursing school tuition. I would definitely not have a problem signing...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Website Update (Good pop up still alive)

    PacoUSA replied to BSN1986's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So IN THEORY, after your exam if you enter your credit card # on the site and it gets charged, presumably you failed ... but doesn't it matter since you likely will have to reregister and pay the...
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    Age

    PacoUSA replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    God willing, I'm planning to work until I'm 75 ... :) Sent from my iPad using
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    Returning to Perm In a Different Specialty After Travel

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    I will try to be specific in two points: (1) Worried that I may not be able to convince an employer that I am committed to a permanent position for a respectable amount of time after having taken on...
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    Yale hospital HELP!!

    PacoUSA replied to RN_203's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    So did you get the
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    Who did you ask for recommendations when you applied to schools?

    PacoUSA replied to Rosewater's topic in New York Nursing

    I applied to the same school twice, the first time I was waitlisted without acceptance and the 2nd time a year later I got in (which is also the same school at which I earned my BSN). The first time...
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    Accused of cheating at pearson vue

    PacoUSA replied to dori1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cant brain dump during a code blue ... just sayin' ... why do so during the NCLEX? I agree, if you have to brain dump on that exam, you are NOT ready! FWIW, I barely used one whiteboard, I think I...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I sincerely hope you all get into Stony Brook, not only because I am biased but because I dont really know what the job prospects are like in 2014 for nursing students graduating from SCC and NCC...
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    That is a loaded question I really refuse to answer right now ... Sent from my iPad using
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    Schools that accept low undergrad gpa???

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

    Well, here is my advice. Take your prerequisite classes and get a 4.0 GPA in them. If you put your mind to it, you can do it. Although it will not guarantee your acceptance, it may very well...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    PacoUSA replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just my opinion for the OP after being on here a few years: a little humility and an open mind goes a long way to receiving and embracing some constructive advice. Coming out of the gate like a...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    PacoUSA replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We generally don't close room doors on my unit, as many patients are on falls precautions. But the walkie talkies are allowed to close doors to their rooms provided they have a single room or if the...
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    Hate med/surg is ED any different?

    PacoUSA replied to RNKX's topic in Emergency

    This! I hate how a med-surg floor limits the things a nurse can do and learn. ER nurses seem to be able to do much more with their patients. There are skills I want to learn but cant because of where...
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    Help!!! Interview with Georgetown university hospital medsurg/tele floor

    PacoUSA replied to Deefierce's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an old thread but interested to hear how things turned out. How's Georgetown? Sent from my iPad using
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    Horrible experience with IV push Furosemide, any insight is appreciated

    PacoUSA replied to shopARC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You have to remember the first rule of thumb we learned as nursing students: assess and treat the patient, not the machine. Just because the wife said he made some sort of face doesnt really mean...
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    1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    PacoUSA replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My unit is nicknamed The Abyss, lol. I think that is all I have to say about that ... Sent from my iPad using
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    New Grad Med/Surg venting/help

    PacoUSA replied to desertstar6's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You just started! That is not to say that you will love med-surg any more two years from now (because I certainly dont and am trying to change specialties -- which BTW is not as easy as people think...
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    Medical Translators

    PacoUSA replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Our hospital uses dual handset phones that connect to a translation service. During the day, there are certified staff translators that come to the bedside on request, but they only know like 3...
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    Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

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

    I was raised in a house of women, so putting the seat down when I'm done anywhere I go is just automatic now. I even take toilet paper and wipe splatter off the rim before I put the seat back down,...