HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    UTA or Texas Tech RN to BSN?

    HouTx replied to Vincent12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have received some anecdotal information from UTA students over the last 3 years which reflects an increasing dissatisfaction with the level of support and guidance they receive. UTA's program has...
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    How do I explain to my snobby family why nurses are important and worthy of respect?

    HouTx replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    This newest video by Johnson & Johnson says it all . .
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    I'm Lost...

    HouTx replied to meganm23's topic in General Students

    If you really liked your OR rotation, that may be the area for you. Although it is not very common, some larger organizations have OR training programs that area open to new grads. According to data...
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    Help me please! I need advice

    HouTx replied to casrn5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're right - Critical Care may not be the place for you. There is a much higher level of performance expectation - that's probably why your preceptors are 'rushing' you more than the ones in...
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    Can a new grad get their PALS & NRP?

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

    Good advice. Although there isn't really any particular experience pre-requisite for these types of certifications, success would be very difficult without mastery of the underlying content - EKG,...
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    RN vs. Radiation Therapist

    HouTx replied to downing.meagan's topic in Nursing Career

    In my organization, Radiation therapy is usually a secure job with very little turnover. Salary and benefits are commensurate with other therapies that require similar educational preparation....
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    thinking of quitting nursing

    HouTx replied to miki92's topic in Nursing Career

    Your job should not be the end-all and be-all of your life. A job is the way you earn income to pay for the necessities, not the way you meet all your spiritual and emotional needs. A dose of...
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    Houston Methodist

    HouTx replied to ThatKat's topic in Texas Nursing

    We (Houston) are having problems finding experienced BSN nurses - especially those with specialty expertise.... that's what is driving all of the recruitment efforts. It is the same in most South Tx...
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    Advanced Pathophysiology notes

    HouTx replied to amy62402's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is no such thing as a 'standardized' course - LOL. Notes from students in other schools may not be much help to you at all. Do you have a "Guyton"? (Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical...
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    Can I be a SANE?

    HouTx replied to FutureForensicN's topic in Forensic

    Your background makes you uniquely qualified to connect with patients due to your personal understanding of their trauma. However, working with victims of SA may also engender unexpected reactions by...
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    Continue nursing school?

    HouTx replied to nursewannabe71's topic in General Students

    PPs are right on target - great advice. I am also a bit concerned about OP's difficulty with Med Math. Most BSN programs require college
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    how to be a better team player when struggling with your own work?

    HouTx replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    In my experience, ICU is not a "team player" environment in terms of routine assignments. Each nurse is expected to be able to handle her/his own work. There should be a charge nurse or team leader...
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    ED vs other department pay

    HouTx replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Salaries are market-driven. As long as there are nurses who would rather have a sharp stick in the eye than work anywhere but ED, the organization does not have to do any sort of salary adjustments....
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    LPN Duties

    HouTx replied to JillRose98's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Each state has their own 'scope of practice' that dictates exactly what an LPN can do. BTW, they are called "LVNs" in Tx and CA. LPNs support direct patient care needs, including taking Vital...
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    Statistics through the University of Phoenix

    HouTx replied to sunny3429's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you do not have a strong math background, with at least college Algebra, I recommend that you to try to take a traditional fact-to-face Stats class instead of online. Statistics is one of those...
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    Prerequisite-Only programs?

    HouTx replied to TuesdayMorning's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have heard of some (delightful) schools that allow students to effectively declare "academic bankruptcy" which wipes the slate clean on all previous records and get a fresh start .. but usually...
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    Nurses in: Fla, Tenn, NM, TX--help needed

    HouTx replied to Nash3222's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What part of Texas are you interested in? We have many very distinctive
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    jury duty

    HouTx replied to n.a.williams's topic in Travel

    The jury summons should contain information on how to handle this. It's usually a phone number that you can call to get excused.. it may be an automated system. Travelling for work is a righteous...
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    Evidence-Based Practice

    HouTx replied to aimeern58's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL - major barrier to staff participation in EBP..... inability to actually sit down long enough to take a breath during a 12-hour shift caring for 7
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    Np student unsure

    HouTx replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a primary researcher - you'll need either a PhD or DNSc. The requirements for 'research nurse' positions vary, depending upon the responsibilities of the position which may run the...
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    Nursing Reviews

    HouTx replied to ChopperCabra's topic in General Nursing

    Very odd. The Human Resources chapter in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals requires job descriptions, background checks (if required by law), primary source verification of...
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    Advice on Job Situation

    HouTx replied to MMDEC's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to your manager about your dissatisfaction? If not, please do so. S/He deserves to know - and receive a 'head's up' that you are so dissatisfied that you may be moving on. You're a...
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    Atheist at Catholic hospital

    HouTx replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Very interesting thread. I am not Catholic but I have worked for a Catholic Health system for quite a while. I have also worked in other faith-based organizations in the past. Catholic Health...
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    GPA advice

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

    I would definitely calculate a cumulative GPA from both of those transcripts. Be sure to use the standard method so that it will be easy to understand how you derived it. This will mean totaling up...
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    Nurse to Firefighter

    HouTx replied to McStudMuffin's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like a great plan. Nursing is a terrific "background" for any number of careers. Our knowledge and skills add tremendous value & savvy employers realize this. FWIW, I know several nurses...