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

    You're right, the letters AND essay are your golden tickets. Your grades are important too, but clearly they are not determinative to getting a nod from admissions. If I remember correctly, I am...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    for real??? yes, it looks very bad. it's bad even if she does not mention the fact that she's your aunt - plain dishonest. not fair to other candidates who are getting legitimate recommendations....
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    A little confused, sounds like you have 4 potential recommendation letters already, you only need 3. Go with the RN you work with (my confusion: is this one the same as the nursing supervisor?), the...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Some of you already know me ... tips from a current SBU ABSNer: Get LoRs from your prereq professors, particularly if you got an A in the course! They can speak to your prowess with science-related...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks Buckeroo! Despite Stony Brook being as large as it is, the nursing school itself is quite intimate. Starting this semester the ABSN will combine with the 2-year students (class of 2012) in...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, sorry about that. I did not renew my premium membership and my limit was downgraded. I deleted messages, so all should be ok now!
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    GOOD LUCK rubysasha and dr3amygirl! We go waaaaay back! :) OK, I know I said I was not going to post here until graduation, so I lied ... but I am on break between semesters, so I got a little...
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

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

    Please note that the OP is NOT a lady
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    Cochran School of Nursing (Yonkers) 2011

    PacoUSA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone here applying or in the program right now? Looking to apply for the fall. Also, I have already taken the TEAS, and requirements say they schedule you for the test after you submit an...
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    Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

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

    Out of 64 students in our class, only 1 has admitted to smoking. Professors have encouraged this student to quit before the end of the program and our class has committed to help this student on their...
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    McGraw Hill Study Guide vs ATI Study Guide

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

    The ATI book is all you really need (buy from Amazon or eBay, much cheaper than the ATI website). I needed to save money so I bought only one of the online practice tests, which I recommend as it...
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    Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

    I would have thought they would WANT someone around their age to take care of them - they can relate more to you. Additionally, older nurses appear to have experience even if they just graduated from...
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

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

    hbladybug, Go for the accelerated BSN, no question. Don't beat yourself up over getting another bachelor's degree. The BSN will open more doors for you in nursing, not to mention that it is...
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    What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    PacoUSA replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    18 out of 64 in my class are males. About 28% in an ABSN ... that's pretty
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    What color is your uniform?

    PacoUSA replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Red scrub top (school logo embroidered on chest), white pants, white shoes. Kinda wish they had gone all one color. I hate to have to do 2 loads of laundry to wash ONE
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    stony brook nursing school dilemma ):

    PacoUSA replied to dchowdhurysama's topic in New York Nursing

    I am assuming you're an adult capable of making up your own mind and taking direction of your own life. Having said that, follow your heart despite what anyone says, INCLUDING your parents. If they...
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    Stony Brook year 1 completed

    PacoUSA replied to EMT-Native's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats EMT! I am in the 1-year accelerated, just started last week. As I understand it we will be integrating with your class this fall and graduate together. CLASS OF
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    Best Long Sleeve Undershirt to Wear With Scrub Top?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, Can anyone out there recommend a good brand of long sleeve shirt for men to wear under a scrub top? Worried about "overstretching" the cuff with repeated rolling up of the sleeves and...
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    Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    PacoUSA replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    Medisave does free engraving, that is where I got mine done and looks great! Looked a little like a snake! It kinda creeped me
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    Cheating

    PacoUSA replied to stunursegem's topic in General Students

    Rest your little head tonight ... you absolutely did the right thing. People like that only bring down the group as a whole in the long run. Her lack of preparation should not be your problem....
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    Stony Brook 2012 Hopeful...Need some help

    PacoUSA replied to tati1435's topic in New York Nursing

    GOOD LUCK!! I will be starting classes next week! And thank you for the kind words :) Believe in yourself and give
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello all! Classes for the Stony Brook ABSN start next week, and I can tell from the orientation so far that this program is going to consume my time incredibly . Not complaining though, as I did sign...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Attended the first day of orientation of the ABSN today, it was awesome! This is going to be a GREAT experience! Glad to say that the wait to get in and the re-application was worth it ... GOOD...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    congratulations jilleighanne!! that is awesome! :) i look forward to meeting you. i see you have not posted enough on here to send private messages yet. are you willing to post your email address...
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    BSN, grad 2009 >>still NO JOB

    PacoUSA replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

    If you're getting interviews, it's clearly not your resume that is the problem. Have you had someone critique your interview