PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK .. worth a shot ... Same here, been accepted elsewhere but wanting to hear from UCF (and UNF) before I make definite moves. Thankfully, the school that accepted me is VERY generous with deposit...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    moocow1213, Congratulations!! :) Glad to see I am not the only example of not giving up after waitlist and not getting in. I admire your perseverance and your dedication. Years ago, as a freshman in...
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    UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    PacoUSA replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

    I signed up for March 25. I plan on going, but that's of course assuming I get in. I applied to both the basic and accelerated
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just curious ... So at one point does one's major change from Nursing-Pending to Nursing? I was just curious to know if this changes in myUCF in response to a decision being made. I know at another...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    Louise87, very kind of you to share your experience and your advice! It is much appreciated! :) I can't believe it's almost a week away ... I thought I heard that even though a candidate has...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Actually, it's almost 11am, so no I was spared a burning last night ... my job is not too isolating considering I have to also work with people at sites throughout my territory during the week - I...
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    Should I go for the CNA program

    PacoUSA replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would walk in there and speak to someone in person about volunteering. Try to get in a volunteer service that models the type of nursing you want to do. So if say you want to work with kids, try a...
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    Should I go for the CNA program

    PacoUSA replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Getting your CNA certification is never a bad thing! Add some volunteering at your local hospital and you will have some good healthcare experience under your
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    Anyone in need of resume help, read this thread!

    PacoUSA replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agreed! People post on here about resumes to get first-hand advice particular to nursing ... advice that is not so evident from a generic Word template or Google search. Perhaps OP, you should share...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you, my friend ... I do appreciate your kind words ... nice to hear them at this dark hour in the morning especially when it's 1am and I am (wait for it) ... still working ... and mind you, I...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    If I recall correctly, that girl wasn't accepted into the program and has not posted here since she found out. Not sure if she will come back to the thread. Last year, when I was waitlisted I got my...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hahaha, you're not kidding (about the weather) ... however I'm willing to battle it out again if it means going back to NY and attending a good program there. But I am waiting to see if I have an...
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    UNF summer 2011 hopefull

    PacoUSA replied to FLhusker's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am waiting for UCF as well. Word is decisions won't be released until 3/15. Seems like it's going to be concurrent with UNF's decisions. Hopefully I will have a
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    :hug: to you both too ... don't wanna leave anyone out! It does pain me to see these "no" decisions ... would have been nice to have everyone on here go to SBU. I hope things work out positively in...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    great attitude and planning. i did my bls a year ago but i did not get in to school last year, it is still good. shame though, because i will have to renew next march while in school
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    :hug: to each and every one of you! Good luck in your quest towards being a nurse. I know I will get stabbed for saying this again as I sound like a broken record ... NEVER GIVE UP! Don't let one...
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    Sick of people who think Nursing will be easy!

    PacoUSA replied to katebean04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There should be an application process for prereqs as well, just sayin'
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    The Wait is Killing Me!

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

    Ah yes, this is where the problem lies with many. No back up plans means an unknown future in case the nursing schools fall through. I avoided that this year by applying to multiple schools and...
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    OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    PacoUSA replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That's a bit over the top ... not all gay men are as you describe above. I know gay men that abhor the idea of wearing female clothing of any kind and actually enjoy being GASP wait for it ... MEN!...
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    The Wait is Killing Me!

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

    Am I the only one cool as a cucumber waiting for the rest of my schools to respond? I was likewise as cool when no one had yet replied. I don't like to worry about things that are out of my control....
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think the anxiety on here is greater than it was on the Stony Brook
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Did you receive a letter in the mail stating that you were waitlisted? People on the waitlist can be called to enter the program right up until before classes begin. Once July 1 rolls around and you...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much for the detailed info ... much appreciated and helps a lot to know what to expect and budget accordingly.
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Feels almost like a party breaking up ... Sorry to hear you guys did not get in either. Wishing you all best of luck wherever you go! Remember: don't ever give up! If you want to be a nurse, you will...
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    UNF Summer 2011 Accelerated BSN Hopeful

    PacoUSA replied to kheldenb's topic in Florida Nursing

    LOL, what a riot I know what you're saying, you want to make the best impression. There are going to be candidates there that will sound scripted I am sure, I don't want to be one of those; I want to...