PacoUSA BSN, RN

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  1. PacoUSA

    Could really use some calming down right now

    PacoUSA replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly. That's almost like telling people you passed NCLEX with a perfect
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    An RN Returning to Say HI and To Inspire

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

    Thanks everyone! Just wanted to clarify that I wholeheartedly recommend going for the BSN if you have a choice between ADN and BSN. Not that I believe you would get a better education this way, but...
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    Could really use some calming down right now

    PacoUSA replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My own orientation was extended by 2 weeks, and I was THRILLED. Sure, I am ready to fly solo but any extra time I have with my preceptor I will embrace. It's not like I get paid any more for being...
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    Hired into ICU as a new grad, now bring shipped off to ICC... :(

    PacoUSA replied to Phlavyah's topic in Critical Care

    This bears reposting once
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    Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

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

    You need to grow some drawers?? Change 'a' to 'o' ... Don't worry, I know what you meant,
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    Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

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

    I don't have a problem with family members being with their loved ones 24 hours if they want, as long as they sort of stay in the wings when the nurses are performing their work (meaning they are not...
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    29 applications in and still no job!!!

    PacoUSA replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Excellent post in my book. Validates my point earlier, that it takes more than sitting behind a computer (in most instances) to get a
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    Shift Swap Vent

    PacoUSA replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    As a general rule, I don't swap. She could have cried a river, I would not give in, especially if she had burned me once. Remember, burns leave
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    Internal transfers- your thoughts?

    PacoUSA replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. NIKE: Just do
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    Is there a way to get a BSN in 3 years instead of 4? If so, how?

    PacoUSA replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it can be done. If you can manage to complete your first 60 credits in less than 2 years (and do well in the process), it's probably the easiest way to get to your goal. This way, when you get...
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    PacoUSA replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my stress in nursing school was compounded by financial concerns, but things are better now that I am employed. So while I still have stress on the job right now, I don't feel it is as bad as...
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    29 applications in and still no job!!!

    PacoUSA replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It bears repeating: don't expect fast results if all you're going to do is sit @ home churning out your resume into the internet. The most successful candidates that get interviews and jobs fastest...
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    I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    PacoUSA replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm glad I never listened to advice like this. I pursued my dream: graduated with a BSN last May, had a job right after graduation and passed NCLEX 2 months later. Now licensed, working happily in...
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    I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    PacoUSA replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I started my prereqs the month before I turned 40. It's never too late. I only wish I was your age when I started ... not because I feel old by any means, but because I would have been doing what I...
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    Getting job at a hospital, ommitting RN license?

    PacoUSA replied to socalrn4hire's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're asking for trouble, don't do
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    stony brook new grad residency program

    PacoUSA replied to bingubsn's topic in New York Nursing

    I know this is kinda dated, but I am currently in their residency program. It's a very good one, helps transition from student to professional
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    8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

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

    New nurse here. Hands down, 12-hour night shifts are awesome for learning. Love all the time off as
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    NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

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

    You can search specifically from this site: NYS Professions - Online Verifications Choose either "Registered Professional Nurse" or "Nurse, RN" from the top
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks! It's great. I am working on the same unit where I completed clinical and capstone so once I started working as a nurse I was already familiar with the floor quite a bit. Stony Brook being a...
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    NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

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

    I was scoring between 63 and 69 percent on 4000 and passed NCLEX over a week ago. Just get it over with! Let me congratulate you right now! No one has ever gotten the popup and not
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you Buckeroo! But in fact, I have had a job at the hospital since July Been working as a grad nurse, now that I passed I become an RN. The struggle is over, now onward to build this
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I woke up this morning feeling inspired. My first thought was that it had to do with the fact that as of yesterday afternoon I found myself deciding between admission offers from two accelerated BSN...
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    Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a new nurse, and I hope I don't ever become one of these nurses. I work on a demanding medicine floor, where many patients become quite needy and require a lot of attention from the nurses. I...
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    How the HELL Did They Get Into Nursing School??

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Was dying to start a thread on this topic, after meeting someone in nursing school who did not know how to do vitals in clinical ... the semester AFTER we were done with fundamentals (!!!!!!!!!)....
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    Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

    PacoUSA posted a topic in General Students

    Who's graduating anytime in 2012? LPN, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP ... any nursing degree. Give a shout out on this thread! 9 days until graduation for me with my accelerated BSN!! Congratulations to...