PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Job in Trauma 2 ER vs. Trauma 1 ER

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for your feedback, everyone! Emergency nursing is only one of several specialties I am interested in pursuing. But if I do end up pursuing emergency nursing, I wanted to know what the right...
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    Accident

    PacoUSA replied to trillnurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Zero tolerance, I say. With all the education, inservices and safety precautions available to nurses in 2014, this just shouldn't be happening as you described. The nurse who does this is an...
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    EKG Interpretation

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

    I have an EKG recertification next week, this will help immensely, thank
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I wouldn't be sorry. His true colors were somehow evident enough in the application, and we dont need people so averse to basic care in the profession so much that they have to bash "bed panning."...
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    Needle stick

    PacoUSA replied to BeautifulDisaster's topic in MICU, SICU

    How do you know the person doesn't have undetected HIV or Hep C? Do you really know everything about this patient to determine that the patient is low risk, especially on your first day in the MICU...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

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    "Experience Required" .... Soooo, HOW Do I Get Experience??

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

    Well, from job announcements that I have seen: the OR wants OR experience, the ER wants ER experience, Oncology wants Oncology experience, NICU wants NICU experience. SOME ERs are willing to take...
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    Whats next?

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

    My preceptor failed her NCLEX when she started nursing. She eventually became Nurse of the Year on our unit. Our educator failed it twice and is now a very knowledgeable and competent nurse. Don't let...
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    job search after accelerated nursing program

    PacoUSA replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just wanted to be another to debunk a blanket statement: Accelerated nursing alumnus here, from a highly-regarded program that is 2nd in the state for NCLEX pass rate. Poorly prepared we are...
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    Traveling to Boston

    PacoUSA replied to Codeman5788's topic in Travel

    Have you tried Airbnb.com? You might get lucky with a deal there. Sent from my iPad using
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    PacoUSA replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I used to have a colleague who would text on her cell phone while using the Pyxis ... SERIOUSLY?? Although I hate seeing nurses constantly text while on the floor and at the nurses station, I admit I...
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    Heparin Nomogram

    PacoUSA replied to Emily24's topic in Patient Medications

    At our hospital, the nomogram for DVT/PE entails a more aggressive heparin tx than one for other cardio issues, mainly because anticoagulation is more critical in patients with DVT/PE. That is my...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I currently work on a medicine/telemetry unit, been there now almost 2 years and I started there as a DEU student. It's tough but I have learned a lot about a lot. I wont be there forever but at...
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    Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    PacoUSA replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Nikes with fluorescent yellow soles. Not a big deal! I still dress professionally in solid colored scrubs. 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

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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    PacoUSA replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Even though nurses were featured in a limited way, I did enjoy Strong Medicine when it was on the air, on
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Your first email from the professor will be sent to the email on your application. 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

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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    The West Apartments are clear across campus from the HSC and the hospital, literally close to a 30 minute walk one way. There is a shuttle that will take you, but they tend to be infrequent. At that...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    I was waitlisted and never called to fill a seat the first time I applied to Stony Brook. Reapplied the following year and got in. It is possible. Btw, I heard that reapplication by those who were...
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    Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    PacoUSA replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

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    Reviewing Patient EMR After Transfer

    PacoUSA posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My colleague and I are having a debate: A nurse reviews their former patient's EMR a day after the patient is transferred to a higher level of care, with the intention of knowing how the patient is...
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    Don't Bother Me While I Sleep! Never Mess With A Sleeping Nurse

    PacoUSA replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    My landlady once woke me out of a sound sleep 3 hours after I went to bed after night shift. Knocking on my door to ask me some nonsense. I then was wide awake for the rest of the day and my shift...
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    Academic probation--undergrad

    PacoUSA replied to noul07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was on academic probation my first semester in college due to a 1.8 GPA (I'm not ashamed of talking about that anymore). It was simply due to partying too much and enjoying my new-found...
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    Never been charge.

    PacoUSA replied to RNikkiF's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility, they start making us assume charge and preceptor roles after the first year. They have even started mini-training the new grads barely 6 months in, which I think is wrong. Btw, we...