PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    does anyone regret this career?

    PacoUSA replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I am a relatively new nurse (2 months into my first job and just passed NCLEX too) ... this is a 2nd career for me, having worked in another profession for over 10 years. Some people may call me...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Update: I took the NCLEX recently: PASSED Notice I changed my username accordingly, lol. I can confidently say Stony Brook does prepare you well for nursing, not that I had any doubt before, just...
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    Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

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

    Because I was raised not to bash people like that and call them names? I have had my share of situations in my lifetime where I have had to deal with difficult people but have never resorted to...
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    Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    PacoUSA replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's too bad many nursing students and new grad nurses scoff at the idea of working on med/surg as their first job, desiring instead more luxurious (for lack of a better word) specialties such as NICU...
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    I feel stupid- just venting out

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

    I seem to recall this patient's lab values being fairly normal the morning after this incident, and just remembered that the patient also suffered from sleep apnea. He had this patient for a while...
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    Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

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

    Let me just clarify that I was on this same unit for months as a student before I was hired on as staff 2 months ago, so I have had ample opportunity to work with many of these difficult patients,...
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    Soooo, I quit

    PacoUSA replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    I've often been told that new grads should not start out in ICU, even if you have prior critical experience such as being a paramedic. Perhaps you could have found your groove in nursing better...
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    I feel stupid- just venting out

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

    I am also a new nurse, and experience many of the things you described. I feel especially stupid when I go running to my preceptor to let him know that a COPD patient is having trouble breathing and...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    PacoUSA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check again because I got mine .... I PASSED ...
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    Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    PacoUSA replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    I am caffeine sensitive to begin with, and I never have more than one cup of regular coffee at a time (sometimes I even do 50 decaf/50 reg if I am not sure of the strength). I think one of those...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

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

    I know, I thought that was funny too. I still have access to both my email accounts as an alumnus, I don't understand the logic in that one. But even so, I use my gmail anyway (with my name, not one...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

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

    Exactly! Showing up 30 min early and just sitting there waiting to be interviewed is a no-no. It is like a subliminal pressure being placed on the employer to cut what they are doing short to be on...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    PacoUSA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Amanda, my friend took NCLEX on Thursday of last week and she got quick results on Saturday. I am like you, took yesterday, stopped at 75 and got the good popup. The trick had not failed anyone yet,...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

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

    I am a new grad BSN, and my preceptor is an ADN. I would never argue with his experience! He's teaching me most everything I will know. Not once would I ever suggest that he get his BSN. But I...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

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

    Kudos on your post. To this day, I have been everything you wanted to see in a candidate, and it just shocks me that there are people out there that somehow missed the mark on interviewing 101. Even...
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    Fargo hospital offers $15,000 bonus to RNs

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ETA: Sorry, I just noticed that it's for those with at least 2 years experience Still looking for a job? Looks like you'll find one in Fargo, North Dakota:...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

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

    The problem I have with your post is that you have generalized all BSNs and higher as being inferior to you. It's quite possible that *gasp* there may be one or two BSNs out there that are the...
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    Today I passed AANP FNP boards!!!

    PacoUSA replied to MedVision's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations! I hear those boards are indeed tough. Great accomplishment!
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    FINALLY: NCLEX Today ... 75Q and Good Popup!

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

    I have always had trouble with SATAs! I hate them still, lol. The problem I always had with them is that when they were wrong, it was because I always put one too many or one less than needed, I was...
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

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

    Another update: I took my NCLEX this morning and did the PearsonVue Trick, got the good popup. Looks like I passed :) Hence, I have changed my username accordingly, at least the tail of it, I am...
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    FINALLY: NCLEX Today ... 75Q and Good Popup!

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

    Had about 15 SATAs, which surprised me because I thought that was too little to be considered part of a passing exam. Had like 10 OB questions, which shocked me to have so many of those. Priority...
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    Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

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

    Mostly loans and savings (and a small scholarship), that's it. Thankfully, I went to a state school so it was much cheaper. I could not have attended a private school like NYU or Columbia otherwise!...
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    FINALLY: NCLEX Today ... 75Q and Good Popup!

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

    You bet! I could not find the original link on here for the doc, so I have attached it here. NCLEX Study
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    PacoUSA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX this morning! Stopped @ 75 questions, so did my heart, lmao! Got the good popup when I checked after the test ... heart restarted :heartbeat
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    Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

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

    Depends where in the country you live. I am in the NYC metro area, and the BSN is overwhelmingly preferred. I bit the bullet and went for the accelerated BSN (and quit my job to attend it). Many...