PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Experienced Student Nurses...advice?

    PacoUSA replied to cchesney's topic in General Students

    I was like you before my nursing program started, except that I started in the summer and was wishing the spring away. Once I was in the mix, I could not help to wish the program away and I missed my...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    I was not sure if I am allowed to post direct links here, but if you Google "Stony Brook HSC New Students" you should see the appropriate link and then on that page you look at the links listed under...
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    Experienced Student Nurses...advice?

    PacoUSA replied to cchesney's topic in General Students

    You can't go wrong by starting to memorize common lab values (CBC, sodium, potassium, etc.) and also understanding the differences between metabolic & respiratory alkalosis and acidosis. That's...
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    Plagerizing yourself?

    PacoUSA replied to Juniper248's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I would not even think of submitting the same paper twice for two different classes. As long as you cite yourself, you're in the clear. Besides, you won't learn anything in the course by...
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    HIPPO Violations

    PacoUSA replied to Bortaz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My pet peeve on this site: when nurses cannot properly identify the letters HIPAA. Glad I am not the only one that notices. My Leadership course professor literally misspelled HIPAA as HIPPA on...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks Buckeroo! Much appreciated!
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    Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

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

    Not to mention the fact that some patients can be allergic to perfume or cigarette residue (even from the smell on someone's
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    :) Pathology: hands down - is one you don't have to buy. They do an incredible job in that class of giving you Powerpoints and extensive Word doc notes that they're all you need for the exams. They...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Considering your LONG waits, I expected more fanfare, lmao! But well deserved CONGRATULATIONS to you both are in order
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    In theory, everything you mentioned above (scanner, etc.) sounds nice, but on a practical level you won't need it. The profs do a great job of giving you everything you need to study for your exams...
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    Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    PacoUSA replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Doubt it ... I certainly went to the best school meant for me
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Shh, don't spread that around,
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Damn, chele!! Hang in there, anything can happen in a month and a half!! And if you have to apply again, 3rd time may be the charm! I admire your perseverance! And if I were you, I would make sure...
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    When to Send in NYS Application for Licensure?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    OK thanks akanini! The school won't certify us until June 30, as that is our official degree conferral date. In past years, graduates from our program end up testing in August as a result. Just was...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Psst, I overheard a little birdie say that acceptances are still rolling out for the 2-year prog ... that is all ... [runs]
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    My NCLEX-RN Study Plan

    PacoUSA replied to jomayca89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have the NCLEX 4000 CD, is that the same thing as the NCLEX 3500 you mentioned, perhaps a newer version? I think it's published by Lippincott. CONGRATS by the way
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    When to Send in NYS Application for Licensure?

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    BUMP
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    Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, PASSED in 75 questions the second time!!

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

    Excellent!! Thanks for your post, will remember for my NCLEX this
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Shucks to Dollface, chele and everyone else who did not get in ... I know how hard you guys tried AND waited for this! Been watching on the sidelines, and I have been frustrated with your wait too....
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    PacoUSA replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    CLEARLY, you did not read my subsequent reply to a similarly "shocked" member earlier in the day about my original post. I will conveniently requote here for your reading pleasure. Please save your...
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    PacoUSA replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP asked "What do YOU think should happen to her?" My reply simply addressed the question about the nurse since that is all that the OP asked. It goes without saying that the doctor should be...
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    PacoUSA replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fire her. Her presence in the hospital (by keeping the hospitalist away from his primary duties) indirectly affected patient care. Also, there are many unemployed nurses out there that would be more...
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    My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    PacoUSA replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You need to decide if you want to marry someone with these kind of trust issues. If she is like this now, not having even seen what environment your nursing school is like, what will happen when you...
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    South Nassau Communities Hospital

    PacoUSA replied to wasup's topic in New York Nursing

    Don't mean to revive a thread from several years ago, but thought it was better than starting a new one. Can anyone offer more current info about this hospital? The staffing needs, particularly in...
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    Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to JSBes's topic in Men in Nursing

    Follow your heart, but by all means make sure you look before you leap. I am a lawyer, and should have followed this advice before law school. But I did follow it for nursing school, and I am...