PacoUSA BSN, RN

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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I think if you reply to this message, you will then have the minimum I think it's 15 posts you
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Ack! I was supposed to be one of your classmates! Who's your worst and most annoying classmate? Tell him/her that they stole my seat!!!!! Was on waitlist until the end of June, then I got the boot!...
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    Which hospitals to recommend in NYC?

    PacoUSA replied to boston HD's topic in New York Nursing

    You got Bronx right ... but I would re-check the gender symbol next to my username if I were you
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    Which hospitals to recommend in NYC?

    PacoUSA replied to boston HD's topic in New York Nursing

    IIRC = If I recall correctly. That's right, Montefiore is a private hospital, but I believe North Central Bronx Hosp right next door IS an
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for your feedback, mxm! I am glad to see this again. And yes, I recall reading those threads and saying to myself: Hey, these stats are not hard and fast, that person's GPA is lower than mine...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, considering how much trouble new grads are having finding jobs, it's an extended concern so I don't want to borrow gobs of money to attend school and then worry about not having work when I...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    UCF looks at the overall GPA of all coursework taken as an undergrad, that is what the guy @ the info session emphasized. Not sure to what extent they will look at prereq GPA, perhaps as a tiebreaker...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Other than SBU, applied to Univ of Central Florida, Univ of North Florida, Univ of Miami (this one I have already declined to attend even if I get in - scholarship app and decisions don't coincide...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I still regret not having applied to Bing. I believe they may have far less applicants than SBU. I may be wrong however ... perhaps the Bing admissions is just more efficient than SBU? We shall...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I work with kids too to some degree, but I work more with their teachers, supervising them in my present job. Dealing with them is hit or miss but what frustrates me most is working with the school...
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    Why do people rent text books?

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

    What's "easy peasy" for you may not be for others. Think about the people who are not as internet savvy as you and me. So for these people, renting through the bookstores may be their most appealing...
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    Why is it called RN-to-BSN/MSN instead of ADN-to-BSN/MSN

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

    So, in my case since I have a Juris Doctor and I will have earned that before any nursing degree or license, if I were to complete a BSN and subsequently get licensed ... would it be: Paco69, JD,...
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    Why is it called RN-to-BSN/MSN instead of ADN-to-BSN/MSN

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

    Question for you: If someone is considering going on to an RN to BSN program (or even an RN to MSN program), your advice is that they should NOT obtain an AAS degree (as opposed to an AS)? Is the AAS...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    I was thinking about this just yesterday, how in about 3 months my life will be taking a radical turn somewhere - unnerved a bit with the fact that I have no idea where that will go. My work contract...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Dubra, wow ... I have tried very hard to place myself in your shoes and I have to be honest: I would definitely go with the 2nd choice. I say this because what resonates with me is the fact that you...
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    Why do people rent text books?

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

    When you rent, you're paying to use the book for a specified period of time and the shipping is free (they provide you the label). It's worth it especially if you know you don't want to ever keep the...
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    Why do people rent text books?

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

    Unfortunately, the concept of renting textbooks did not exist when I was a law student. And to boot, I was also a law student when the internet was just entering the mainstream as we know it (I mean...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks chele! This morning I thought about it, and I think the fact that I will probably hear first from the school that I decided not to attend is what broke me last night. In the grand scheme of...
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    Why do people rent text books?

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

    I felt that way with my 1st year law books, and by the time I graduated I had given them all away. As you can see, they would have ended up being REALLY useful for me (sarcasm) ... Besides, with the...
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    Stony Brook BSN - Summer/Fall 2011 Applicants

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    OK, I admit it. I am starting to get fed up ... ... I guess I am not the pillar of strength that I make myself out to be. I think I reached the point of exasperation. In addition to SBU (aka School...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes I do! Not so bad a switch considering I have been working in a non-legal management job for the last several years (one I took while I figured out what exactly I should be doing with my life, and...
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    Cochran School of Nursing

    PacoUSA replied to tfsc1958's topic in New York Nursing

    Here is the info on their website:
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    This does not surprise me. Pretty soon everyone who applies to nursing school will have 4.0 GPAs and 100% scores on the TEAS. They are going to start to have interviews or require recommendation...
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    Why is it called RN-to-BSN/MSN instead of ADN-to-BSN/MSN

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

    I've noticed some schools confer an AS while others confer an AAS, so perhaps ADN is an umbrella to include both types of degrees as "Associate Degree in Nursing." Curious to know what specific...
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    UCF Accelerated BSN 2011-2012

    PacoUSA replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    So does anyone know when we can expect to hear about