PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry that I can't advise you on the 2-year program as I never applied to it, however I have heard that the 2-year program is a little less competitive to get into than the 1-year (the average GPA of...
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    Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    PacoUSA replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My thoughts exactly! When the **** hits the fan, guess who ends up having to do both? I agree with the others, your comments, OP, are premature. Don't judge until you have earned an RN
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    Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

    PacoUSA replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I never had the chicken pox (and had a negative titer), so I had to get the 2 vaccines. However, I was told (not sure how true it is) that there is no point in getting the titer again because it...
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    Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

    PacoUSA replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I went through a similar (albeit a watered-down) traumatic experience, except that I was given a varicella booster the day before my TB test, and I needed all this for my last clinical before...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    Yes, and that is a shame that this has to be an assumption, just sayin'
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    How difficult is it to move from med-surg to ICU???

    PacoUSA replied to godbless-yute's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am glad I found this thread. I am starting on a med/tele floor next week (going through nursing orientation right now) and am considering going to the ICU after a couple of years of experience on...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    Again, the OP is a MALE! Why do people keep assuming this is a girl?? Just sayin'
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    In New York, assaulting a nurse on duty is a felony, isn't there a similar law in the OP's state? And I have seen a few posts referring to the OP as a "she" ... when I believe the OP is a MALE (I...
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    Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    Sorry, I have not read the entire thread and perhaps someone asked this question already: how come manpower code was not called? This was not a situation you should have handled
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    Nursing student survival tips

    PacoUSA replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    If you're a good notetaker, you don't need to record lectures. I never recorded them ... I listened once, took notes and moved forward. For me, listening to the same lecture twice was a waste of my...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    PacoUSA replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    I think everyone assumes that people that live in NY all live in Manhattan, where rents YES are high. However, living outside of that borough as I do makes all the difference. I lived in FL for 5...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    PacoUSA replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Hmm, I personally think nurses around here in the NY metro area do make good money (between $70K and $80K to start) ... I guess I am in the minority. And it IS possible to live very comfortably on...
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    RN student needs help!!

    PacoUSA replied to ESRUN5891's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You did just fine in these courses, and most nursing classes that discuss disease process usually do a quick refresher of the corresponding systems. I would not stress out a review on your
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    Tired, broke, and frustrated

    PacoUSA replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I hear they pay like $5,000 for donating your eggs, just sayin' ... too bad that was never an option for me, I would have happily provided like a
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, I'll be rooting for you! And if you get in, by the time you are taking med-surg I should be precepting in clinical ... who knows? I may be your preceptor ... wouldn't that be a
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    Should I Be Scared of Getting an ADN in 2011?

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

    WOW, this is an old thread. So much has transpired since Jan 2011. UPDATE: I was accepted to two accelerated BSN programs about 2 months after I posted the original message. Turns out attending...
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    avoid for profit, nonaccredited schools

    PacoUSA replied to GinaR's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I have to say that I don't feel sorry one bit for anyone who chooses to attend one of those for-profit unaccredited programs and end up feeling screwed. Due diligence is in order before you...
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    Shocked by new grads at job fair

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

    You sound like you will be one of those bosses that people will bash on allnurses. Looking forward to reading that future
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    Shocked by new grads at job fair

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

    Oh let them wear the poom-poom shorts and the flip-flops, please! That will make it easier for the professional ones to get interviewed and hired! Good way to break competition. I agree with this...
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    FREE Kaplan practice test today 6-27-12

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

    Ack! Just found out about this But there is another practice test on 7/25 so I signed up for that,
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    Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    PacoUSA replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I personally WOULD call this school (Everest) a scam school. Many people have been misled by the school when they enroll in their programs. Many don't realize how much they are going to end up...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, orientation started this morning BUT perhaps they will call you today, some people end up not showing up. And if not, do you plan on
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    So is DNP for Sure by 2015 or What?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just wanted to find out if anyone on this part of the forum is in the know about the DNP being the definitive degree for new NPs starting in 2015. I just got my BSN and I don't plan on even applying...
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    "C" in A&P1 Can and should I take it again?

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

    Good, no need to retake A&P 1 ... now just focus on A&P 2 and the TEAS (shoot for 85% or above). By the way, I thought A&P 2 was easier than 1 (many others think so too) if that makes you...
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    Is this badge holder too morose?

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

    Morose is an understandment for the original badge clip