PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Z-coil Shoes

    PacoUSA replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As butt-ugly as they look, I am very tempted to at least TRY them on. I would have to think that anyone who swears by them did not just go out and buy them without walking in them first. I went to the...
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    Lawyer to Nurse

    PacoUSA replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    I am almost 42 and in the same boat as you. I practiced for 10 years before I called it quits and moved on to education, which I consider my "limbo" job because it was buying me time to figure out...
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    Is being a Male nurse weird?

    PacoUSA replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Same as in Spanish (enfermero/enfermera) or any Romance language for that matter. Shame that it is so gender neutral in English. That's funny, because the word "nursing" to me does not even create a...
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

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

    univ of central florida (ucf) ... which is also a great school, but in the long run, i wanted to return to ny so stony brook became the logical
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    :ancong!: .... I am so happy for you readynow! I know you have been waiting on pins and needles and I am just over the top glad that you have a happy ending. It was definitely meant to be
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    Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

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

    Thanks! Those ABSN/MSN programs you refer to are known as Direct Entry programs. I can't speak to their quality as I have never pursued them, but I can tell you that I personally chose not to because...
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    Columbia Univ: Does BSN School Matter For MSN/DNP?

    PacoUSA posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm interested in attending Columbia University for my graduate nursing degree later on (be it an MSN or a DNP). Does Columbia give any weight to the school one attends for their BSN in the admission...
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    Irritating Classmates

    PacoUSA replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I stay away from the back. Front row for me. It is like wearing blinders .. just me and the prof. No distractions from classmates who do everything and anything but listen to
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I am going to SPECULATE to say that anyone that was outright denied or accepted to SBU for the accelerated must have their decision by now, given that classes are starting in about 2 months or so, and...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    As I understand it, people can get called off the waitlist right up to orientation or even first day of classes. But I am not sure if your question was actually about when the SON notifies all...
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    Irritating Classmates

    PacoUSA replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Click this link, that should do it: https://allnurses.com/subscription.php?do=removesubscription&t=530271
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    Irritating Classmates

    PacoUSA replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    "Thanks, I do plan on having a great day. Anyways ..." Sometimes you just have to laugh when the cat claws come out . Life is too short not to do
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    Is being a Male nurse weird?

    PacoUSA replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    A name change is stupid. No one changed the title "doctor" when women entered the profession. People just need to get over what insecurities they have about what others think. If you have issues with...
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh my Lord ... All she needs is a teddy bear and she's ready for that slumber party
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I let UCF know I was not attending about a month ago, I figured that was more than enough time to get someone to replace me from the waitlist and have them get ready to start the program and I thought...
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    Is it Worth it to Buy the ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessment Test?

    PacoUSA replied to live&love&heal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't really remember how I accessed it. I think I was given a code to enter online at the website once I purchased it. Perhaps customer service can help
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    Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    While I agree with you on this 100%, the unfortunate reality is that many nursing school admission committees don't have time to assess whether your earned B is a higher functioning grade than someone...
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    Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    PacoUSA replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    TurtleLittle, if I were you I would drop those friends out of my life. Real friends don't foster that kind of negativity, even in jest. You don't need it at this time in your life. They are not paying...
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    Stony Brook Accelerated BSN class of 2013

    PacoUSA replied to Joie_de_vivre's topic in New York Nursing

    Oooh, so following this thread! Good luck everyone! It's grueling indeed but not
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks so much :) It's been a long road but I can almost see the finish
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    Friends cheating.. what to do?

    PacoUSA replied to ajeanpants's topic in General Students

    :hug: I freaking :redbeathe happy endings. Rodney King would be
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    accomodation suggestions needed for UWO

    PacoUSA replied to kirkiebhoy's topic in General Students

    Oh ok ... There is one for Canadian nurses, how about there?
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    Friends cheating.. what to do?

    PacoUSA replied to ajeanpants's topic in General Students

    I personally have a zero tolerance for cheating. If you do it in a nursing program, not only do you deserve to be kicked out, you should never be allowed to ever attend another nursing program or ever...
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    Microbiology help?

    PacoUSA replied to RHIA, RN's topic in General Students

    I was terrified of the thought of taking micro before I actually took it. Once I was in it, I realized it was not as intimidating as I had thought. I had a pretty good professor and even got an A in...
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    Nursing class Who's Who - for fun

    PacoUSA replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    Most likely to Facebook a picture of their very first patient's bedpan contents. Most likely to incessantly write their name and "RN" on a napkin. Most likely to use their school uniform as a...