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PVT is 99% accurate.

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 Q15,30min,1,2,4hrs as ordered. I only check gag when appropriate (during oral care on vented pts, etc), or otherwise chart deferred. I first check lids when checking pupils by moving my other hand towards their eyes fast enough to illicit the reflex, and then progress by least invasive first as noted above. I only have to chart that once then chart 'no changes to prior assessment' and typically don't formally check it again unless there has been a change in the pt's condition.

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.

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 real advantage of a bsn won't be until you move on with school or up into management. How much was the offer for which unit?

The double tree is nice and closer to Brack and where the open house will be

I've been told my hospital qualifies since they accept a certain percent of Medicaid patients.

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!

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.

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 reimbursed less if I get approved later? Thanks!

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 what I did, and when I asked what I could do to separate myself from the competition he said, "you're doing it right now." He said at the open house you're lucky if you get two minutes of their time; we were able to talk for about 20 minutes and I definitely credit that to getting my interview and subsequent offer. Best of luck!

This is unfair on so many levels. Sorry

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

Thanks emcadams! Hadn't thought of it that way yet! Very helpful!