PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    I am scared to do CPR

    PacoUSA replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    The compressions look easy when you do them on a mannequin during certification. Wait until you do them on a real person, you will experience exhaustion like never before. I remember aching muscles...
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    Medical Volunteer @ a Marathon

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: I signed up and am all set to volunteer on the medical team at this year's NYC Marathon. Very excited! As of Oct 10 they were still looking for volunteers so I don't believe this is a high...
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    200 job applications and no interviews can you help me with my resume

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

    I find it interesting that you blocked out your RN license number in your post but you still posted your real name (!!!!) .... you do realize that this does nothing to protect your personal...
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    I am scared to do CPR

    PacoUSA replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    I did CPR on a real patient for the first time almost a year ago. Believe me, you wont have time to worry about being scared in that
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    PacoUSA replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    Dlam, this is the FIRST year that Stony Brook is interviewing applicants along with giving math and writing tests. I did not have this when I was applying, so I cant give you any advice about it,...
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    I do not <3 OB...anyone else?

    PacoUSA replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The only reason I hated OB was due to the all-female territorial nurses where I did clinical. My clinical instructor was awesome, as were most all patients I encountered who did not mind a male taking...
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    Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    PacoUSA replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Once removed a dressing to find slough arranged in the design of a smiley face. The humor factor trumped the gross on that one ... Too bad it wasn't in the shape of Jesus,
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    PacoUSA replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    One of the nursing schools I applied to alongside Stony Brook was the Univ of North Florida, a school that conducts admission interviews as well. Not saying this is how Stony Brook will do it, but...
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    anybody who studied with saunders exclusively and passed the nclex?

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

    I used Saunders for most of my preparation, with some NCLEX 4000 mixed in. I passed, no problem. Glad I saved money by not taking Kaplan. Sent from my iPad using
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    You won't believe.....

    PacoUSA replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

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    Which ICU To work at, which one would you choose

    PacoUSA replied to mizznurse's topic in Critical Care

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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

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    Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    PacoUSA replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone! Some of the current students and alumni will know me from prior Stony Brook threads. I graduated from the ABSN almost 2 years ago and am currently working as an RN. I have followed...
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    When patients and visitors are rude

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

    I want a job at Utopia Medical Center as you
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN Class of 2014

    PacoUSA replied to Emer1234's topic in New York Nursing

    Interviews seem to be a new thing the school is doing, as previous classes did not have this requirement. Good luck though! Sent from my Samsung Droid Charge using
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    PacoUSA replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love Nurse Jackie! Sent from my Samsung Droid Charge using
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    First successful IV start

    PacoUSA replied to ruralnurse84's topic in General Students

    Practice makes perfect! I used to dread putting in IVs until I got about two of them on my own then my confidence was forever changed. I love doing them now, provided of course I am not pressed for...
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    Travel Nursing in NYC and California: Need Advice, Please ...

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Travel

    I am hoping to start getting into travel nursing and I have my sights on getting placed in hospitals throughout NYC and California. I have two questions: (1) Can anyone recommend a travel company that...
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    Endorsement to CA & Educational Requirements

    PacoUSA replied to eyepenny's topic in California Nursing

    I had only submitted my nursing school transcript, and got a letter from CA BON today that requested other transcripts that (verbatim from the letter) "reflect completion of General Psychology, Social...
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    California RN Endorsement and Transcript Request Forms?

    PacoUSA replied to pinktiara's topic in California Nursing

    You only need that form sent with the transcript from your nursing school. If you need to send transcripts from other schools to verify micro or other courses, you can just have those school send the...
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    New Yorker Patients

    PacoUSA replied to Adrian32's topic in New York Nursing

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    NY travel. Car rentals?

    PacoUSA replied to mclovin's topic in Travel

    You said New York, but did not specify if this is New York STATE or New York CITY that you will be going to. Anywhere other than New York City you will clearly need a car, but if you are traveling to...
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    Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    PacoUSA replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    I finished nursing school @ 43, got hired right after graduation. Also graduated with a 63 year old, who was hired right along with me. We work together, she works circles around the 20-somethings...