PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    I have the time (to pee)

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

    I also find time to pee AND poop during shift! No shame in TMI here lol. I even have a secret bathroom I go to if I need ultimate privacy. No one will ever find me
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    NYP vs VA medical center ?????

    PacoUSA replied to Srprn's topic in New York Nursing

    NYP usually looks at you much more favorably if you have at least 2 years of experience. Just FYI. Stay where you are for now, NYP is not going
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    New Grad OR nursing??

    PacoUSA replied to HAYB's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, you are crazy if you don't take it. It's the #1 hospital in New York! I'll take the job if you don't want it ...
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    Too late to be a nurse?

    PacoUSA replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

    My classmate was 62 when she graduated and got a job right after graduation. Yes, it's possible if you want it bad enough, and no you are not too
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    So, I applied at NYP as a 1 Year experienced Nurse

    PacoUSA replied to Whoatemyburger's topic in New York Nursing

    I had the same problem the other day. I tried uploading my resume and it kept hanging in processing with that turning wheel in the corner of the screen. I tried the next day and succeeded. Must have...
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    Stony Brook's Hiring Process

    PacoUSA replied to tigralvovna's topic in New York Nursing

    Stony Brook is definitely hiring, this is a good time to
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I heard it starts with the class beginning this June. Still trying to confirm this though. 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

    I heard an UNCOMFIRMED rumor that the class size for the accelerated program is being reduced by about half. Just sayin' ... so in essence the competition may be greater for
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    It's official.

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

    Sorry, same age here, and still quite young Sent from my iPad using
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    I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    PacoUSA replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    I truly love being a nurse and am proud to say it. I used to be in a career that I loathed and made a break for nursing. It's not for everyone, but in my case it's what I was meant to do. We may not...
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    PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

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

    I think this is happening when people are using Facebook or Google to log in here, it uses that info with permission. Which is why I prefer a wholly separate login. Sent from my iPad using
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    Job in Trauma 2 ER vs. Trauma 1 ER

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm considering a transition to the ER after 2 years of med/tele. I work at a level 1 trauma hospital, of which the ER is as well. However, the dynamics and personnel at this hospital and the ER are...
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    Updated NYC New Graduate Nursing jobs?

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

    I am a May 2012 grad and ideally wanted to work in NYC where I was born and raised, but I decided to stay and work for the hospital affiliated with my nursing school, 60 miles away. With networking...
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    Stony Brook University

    PacoUSA replied to richj43's topic in School, College Programs

    Definitely apply. I graduated from the program and it's an excellent one, and you will become part of a highly sought after nursing alumni base after graduation. My undergrad GPA was a lower range...
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    Making Heparin shots less painful for pts?

    PacoUSA replied to Rachd99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always pinch a fatty area, alcohol swab, stab like a dart, plunge the medication and withdraw. My patients say they never feel it. Takes practice, been doing this for several years now. BTW, I use...
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    RN Hiring @ SUNY Downstate in 2014

    PacoUSA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I know there was a hiring freeze at this hospital for the last couple of years, but does anyone know the current status of RN hiring now? What is it like to work there given the recent budget issues...
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    RN Hiring @ SUNY Downstate in 2014

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for all feedback. I'm pretty sure at this point I won't be pursuing Downstate, it's clearly a very unstable place based on most recent reports here, the media, and through the unions. Keeping...
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    Why NOT private??

    PacoUSA replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a graduate of a SUNY nursing program, and their graduates are higher regarded than those from the more expensive private colleges nearby. They are also number 2 in the state for NCLEX pass rate...
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    RN Hiring @ SUNY Downstate in 2014

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks! I was hoping for a turnaround being that I could just change over to keep my state pension going but I think I will be better off going to a big private
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    Highest Education Achieved - What to Select?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Nursing Career

    On hospital job applications, I often see the question: 'what is your highest education achieved?'or something to that effect. I have 2 bachelor degrees (one in psych and one in nursing, the latter...
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    PacoUSA replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    In New York State, it is a class D felony to assault a registered nurse. The attacker is facing at least 7 years in prison for that. An aggressive prosecutor will surely add attempted murder to that...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I just love the "ignore" feature on allnurses ... ... carry on, Stony Brook
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    Get my associate degree in nursing or my bachelor degree in nursing?

    PacoUSA replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN, no question. Sent from my iPad using
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    Get your BSN or "Get Out"

    PacoUSA replied to APRN.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm all for it. It sets a standard for entry into the profession. While they're at it, an ADN should be the entry degree for LPNs. 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

    That "worried" post was posted when I was a new grad. I've evolved much more positively since then, and I couldn't care less if and when I go back to school for another degree -- be it DNP or MSN or...