PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    cancle my nclex result

    PacoUSA replied to kaurb22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the NCLEX I left everything unnecessary in my car, including my cell phone! Don't know why people insist on bringing something like a diary to a testing center. Seriously, just makes you...
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    Starting IVs

    PacoUSA replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm more of a feeler for veins than a looker. I don't do well visualizing veins so I go with feeling for them and that works better for me. My favorite spots are the forearms and I despise the hands...
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    Who is hiring upstate?

    PacoUSA replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, the pay is quite decent. Probably about $10k lower per year on avg than NYC pay but much better than FL or even upstate NY. Most people dont complain about the $$ and the benefits are excellent!...
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    Think of moving to Florida after graduation, is it as bad as they say???

    PacoUSA replied to Taylo806's topic in Florida Nursing

    I used to live in FL, moved back up north to attend nursing school and work there. I wouldn't even travel nurse in FL to be honest. The sun is nice and all but not interested in slicing my pay by...
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    Who is hiring upstate?

    PacoUSA replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in New York Nursing

    Ew, Buffalo ... those winters!!! Yes, I've lived there, and it gets nasty during blizzards. NewYorkerGirl, have you tried Stony Brook on Long Island? They hire new grads to med-surg all the time. Sent...
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    AUG 9,14-NYHQ RN open house

    PacoUSA replied to teletipid's topic in New York Nursing

    Kinda wish I was able to go to this, but I was busy on Saturday and could not change plans . Does anyone know if there will be other open houses? What units were hiring? Sent from my iPad using...
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    Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    PacoUSA replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    I want to know what ended up happening, darn soap opera threads lol Sent from my iPad using
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    Maintaining a romantic relationship in Nursing School

    PacoUSA replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    If the relationship is meant to be, it will survive nursing school. Enough said. You are worrying too much about it, seriously. Sent from my iPad using
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    Starting IVs

    PacoUSA replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Your confidence really takes a boost the first time you put in an 18g ... I am still waiting for the chance to put in my first 16. Sometimes I feel like a vampire lol. Sent from my iPad using...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    PacoUSA replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient once convinced she was taking Interpol for her BP ... Um, metoprolol ... no espionage here ...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    PacoUSA replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse that does that, it's definitely a regional thing. Pecahn or peecan, LOL Sent from my iPad using
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    There is no magic number. They will accept you whether you have a 4.0 or a 3.0, I know this because my class had GPAs that spanned this range, and I would not be surprised if there were one or two...
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    Can I get accepted into an Accelerated Nursing Program with a 3.25 GPA?

    PacoUSA replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With respect to Stony Brook, the likelihood that you will get in with a 4.0 in prereqs is the same as if you present a C in micro. The accelerated class is made up of individuals that have varied...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, this is exactly correct. Applications are due only in Oct. The accelerated program only starts in June and ends the following June. There is no other time to start. Stony Brook's program is in...
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    Brookhaven Memorial's RN Emergency Department Fellowship Program

    PacoUSA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Has anyone ever done this program @ Brookhaven? I'd be interested to hear feedback, thanks! Sent from my iPad using
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    Brookhaven Memorial's RN Emergency Department Fellowship Program

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, thank God I am over that hump of experience
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    Brookhaven Memorial's RN Emergency Department Fellowship Program

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    An essay? I don't think that's necessary. I haven't applied. I'm waiting on something else before I consider this fellowship. Sent from my iPad using
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    Making the transition from Med/Surg nursing to Critical Care

    PacoUSA replied to jessjenkins11885's topic in Critical Care

    I think too many new grads are being hired directly into ICUs. Some of the ones that are seem to have this sense of elitism when collaborating with med surg nurses. In my experience, the ones who go...
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    CCRN vs. CCRN-CSC

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    Great, thanks for the
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    Took NCLEX-RN today, fourth attempt...

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

    OMG ... My classmate gave me her password so I could check for her. That wimp lol. Just check it! :) Sent from my iPad using
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    So is ADN- RN really a waste of time?

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

    If you already have a bachelors in another major and switching careers to nursing, makes more sense to get an accelerated BSN over an ADN. 1 year vs. 2 years of schooling (intense but worth it). Also,...
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    White Plains Hospital

    PacoUSA replied to Maacanto's topic in New York Nursing

    I've applied to some positions with them as an experienced nurse and I haven't received any replies. Their loss! Sent from my iPad using
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    single mom with 1 yr old

    PacoUSA replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Travel

    Well, that was rude ...
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    Is it ok to be an LPN instead of an RN when working in a hospital???

    PacoUSA replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in Canada

    Depends on the type of hospital you are trying to get into. My hospital is a teaching hospital and only a handful of them are LPNs. They are actually being phased out in favor of bachelor-degreed...
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    Brookhaven Memorial's RN Emergency Department Fellowship Program

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't think it is. That part is only for those already employed there. There is a link for resumes, which I assume is for external