HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Someone tell me how to deal with this-please

    HouTx replied to no1favrefan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to chime in on advice about accommodating your new limitations... I'm sure you have already explored a ton of options. Just want to make sure you get the appropriate disability...
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    Infusion RN

    HouTx replied to Nickni's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Interesting. Thanks for the
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    No shift differential during orientation?

    HouTx replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    This is an increasingly common arrangement - driven by the need to decrease labor costs. Organizations that provide benefit/PTO coverage from Day 1 are as rare as the Dodo bird. My organization...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    HouTx replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Please review your facility policy & procedure... if it doesn't reflect current evidence-based practice, start raising cain & notify the 'powers that be' that it needs to be changed. However,...
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    double major in biology

    HouTx replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that some science & math classes 'expire' after ~ 5-7 years - srsly. It would be a shame to finally reach a point where you want to pursue that Plan B, only to find that you have to...
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    How important are minors?

    HouTx replied to kgao's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a "program", not a major. Completely different species entirely. Programs have to meet very specific curricular and and outcome criteria (e.g. passing NCLEX) to achieve and maintain...
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    why do nurses discourage nursing students?

    HouTx replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Crusty old bat here... Some of us oldies do have a basis for comparison (then versus now) that is somewhat alarming. The motivating factors for wanna-be nurses is different now. The "nursing...
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    part time work to prepare for accelerated BSN

    HouTx replied to Guest867093's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you already obtained accurate information about how much time will need to be devoted to the accelerated program? I have found that many students underestimate this because they don't have a...
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    New Grad - Burnout

    HouTx replied to bxh5164's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NAILED IT! I have been convinced for a looooong time that Management inadequacy is at the root of most of the problems experienced by staff nurses. But also - I would advise OP not to tolerate...
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    trying to re-enter workforce

    HouTx replied to ermiles's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're looking to move into the quality improvement arena, you should be aware of the fact that most organizations are adopting a much more 'sciencey' patient safety approach. They're looking for...
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    Low nursing school GPA

    HouTx replied to txf119's topic in Nursing Career

    Talk to an academic advisor associated with the grad school you want to attend. My MSN program placed a great deal of emphasis on GRE scores, but they also gave higher consideration to applicants...
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    For those of you who have left bedside for admin.....

    HouTx replied to EarlineCox's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to be surprised at how much you will miss patient care. For anyone who really loves being a nurse, patient interaction is what makes everything worthwhile. The old adage "you don't...
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    Not a student, but supporting one who is

    HouTx replied to Unsure&hopeful's topic in General Students

    Good grief. Nursing school is not Guantanamo. Some people sail right through it without any bumps in the road & others ..... not so much. But I would urge some caution for OP. Don't let...
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    Letter of reference? What would you do?

    HouTx replied to tsm007's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know if a canned (pre-written) reference will be of much use to you. Most employers have very specific bits of information that they seek from your references. They just ask you to supply...
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    Another nurse tried to get me in trouble

    HouTx replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG - can you say HIPAA???? Grandchild or not, the 'interfering' nurse was not legally allowed to access records or interfere with the patient's care because she was not part of the designated team...
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    What career path?

    HouTx replied to __clemons's topic in Nursing Career

    NP education is focused on treating patients, but the type of services that NPs provide is dictated by each state's Nurse Practice Act. In some states, NPs must work with a supervising physician. NP...
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    Advise required for career choice?

    HouTx replied to free2z2000's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - the vast majority of healthcare CEOs that I know have heavy-duty finance backgrounds and a wide range of increasingly higher-level admin jobs before they made the leap. I know a couple of nurses...
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    In need of guidance and advice

    HouTx replied to R_N_K's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many different levels of teaching. You certainly could teach LPNs! Nursing education (academia) tends to be very structured due to accreditation requirements... they are also struggling...
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    HELP! Need advice for possible career move

    HouTx replied to firelt.bc's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sure that some folks from your area will be around very soon to fill you in on salary specifics. I just wanted you to be aware of a couple of factors that may have an impact on your decision....
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    Returning to Nursing

    HouTx replied to SusanGB's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check your state's NPA - to see if there are any specific requirements for returning to the workforce after being inactive for so long. I think that you are going to find that acute care is a very...
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    I'm coming home...

    HouTx replied to kplp1111's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations! I know can imagine how excited you must be. All of the major urban areas in are awash with new grads. It's less likely that your application will be taken seriously unless you are...
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    Working the Holidays

    HouTx replied to Omaapecm's topic in General Nursing

    "Fair" is not an issue when it comes to job responsibilities because that qualifier includes a value judgement... and the degree of 'fairness' varies according to individual perspectives. As long as...
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    Does acute care PNP make more than primary care PNP?

    HouTx replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my organization - yes. Because PNPs are employed on clinics, and ACNPs work in the hospital... shift coverage with higher level of responsiblity. I guess the trade-off is higher pay, but with...
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    Will I get a job in usa after msn

    HouTx replied to Bertha17's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - there are a lot of variables to consider. I can't speak for all organizations, but in mine, we consider all foreign educated nurses as 'new grads', regardless of their experience -- because US...
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    Policy statements

    HouTx replied to mother1111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand your confusion. This is a very complex issue. Like everything else we do, our policies should always be evidence based, so your first step is to take a look at the literature. The...