Jarreux

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   Do quick results ever come faster than 48 hours?

   Jarreux replied to dannygirl04's topic in NCLEX

   PVT is 99% accurate.
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   ICU nurses: Do you check cornea reflex and gag reflex q4h ?

   Jarreux replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Critical

   That's the consensual light reflex. Accommodation is the narrowing or widening of the pupil to accommodate focusing near and far respectively. I just say PERRL unless I actually assessed for accommodation. Cough/gag/pupils are assessed and charted ...
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   New Grad RN Angst

   Jarreux replied to danigold's topic in New Nurse

   You definitely strike a chord in me and, I imagine, in most new nurses. My program was unique in that we had a clinical coach that we would work full shifts with all year. I was taking on full care of only 3 of her 4 patients on a step down cardiac u...
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   Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

   Jarreux replied to miami1981's topic in Texas

   I don't know exactly where it will be. My best guess would be in an auditorium by dell children's or at the cec by brack. I didn't go to this past one but I think it was by Dell.
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   New Grad Pay in San Antonio

   Jarreux replied to Shane505's topic in Texas

   Generally speaking starting pay is going to be around 22/hr plus differential (here in Austin) for both bsn and adn since you both have the exact same job description. You should however get paid more if you have previous clinical experience. The rea...
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   Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

   Jarreux replied to miami1981's topic in Texas

   The double tree is nice and closer to Brack and where the open house will be
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   Federal Loan Reimbursement Program

   Jarreux replied to Jarreux's topic in New Nurse

   I've been told my hospital qualifies since they accept a certain percent of Medicaid patients.
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   Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

   Jarreux replied to miami1981's topic in Texas
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   Federal Loan Reimbursement Program

   Jarreux replied to Jarreux's topic in New Nurse

   Right, I am asking specifically about httthis one: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/ but info on any of them would be appreciated! Thanks!
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    Where is the Nursing Shortage?

    Jarreux replied to Cauliflower's topic in Career Support
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    Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

    Jarreux replied to miami1981's topic in Texas

    Yes, but I guess I should add some might be welcoming and have the time, others might not. So dress professionally, never pester them and call/email ahead of you can. I got pretty lucky with my timing.
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    Federal Loan Reimbursement Program

    Jarreux posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello, Has anyone applied to this program and had success with it? I'm curious to hear about your experience. It says up to 60% reimbursement of the loan balance, does this mean if I pay off a big chunk now (during my grace period) I will get reimbur...
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    Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

    Jarreux replied to miami1981's topic in Texas

    Hey, So, the open house is very important to meet managers and network, but I was outta town surprising my mom for her birthday and couldn't make it. If you know what unit(s) you want I suggest dropping in the manager's office with a resume. That's w...
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    Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

    Jarreux replied to Clodhopper's topic in Men

    This is unfair on so many levels. Sorry
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    More men than women in ABSN program

    Jarreux replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Men

    Only 3/35 are men in my ABSN, we started with 5.