HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Movement of pts is dependent on the decisions of the medical provider.

    HouTx replied to admc4444's topic in General Nursing

    THIS ^^^^^ is exactly why most organizations are focusing so much on ED throughput. Care should be arranged to meet the patient's needs, not the needs of the physician or nurse. There's a lot of...
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    If I become an RN and then become a PA could i still work as an RN

    HouTx replied to bayleyf's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - whole different thing with NP because both are under "nursing" discipline. Once you go there (higher qualifications), you can't "go back" to regular practice because you'll be professionally...
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    No-Lift Hospitals in Texas?

    HouTx replied to Happylady123's topic in General Nursing

    Horseshoe is absolutely correct. Although you can damage your back with one bad event, there is actually a greater incidence of problems from cumulative wear and tear associated with 'simple'...
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    Poor Orientation

    HouTx replied to Mdecker912's topic in General Nursing

    There is evidence in the literature that the experience & expertise of nursing staff are vitally important to patient safety. HERE is one such study. There was also a fairly recent study...
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    CNA at 16?!

    HouTx replied to Gr4ceffa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't find the exact reference, but I seem to recall OSHA regulations about workplace safety that would prohibit this. Basically, the same rules that prohibit
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    HELP! stuck

    HouTx replied to kittygraamm's topic in General Students

    Here's a cool exercise that may get you unstuck. Begin by finishing this sentence in as many ways at you can think of over a couple of days. "I believe ____________". ___ in a supreme being;...
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    Program accreditation

    HouTx replied to girodriguez's topic in General Students

    Have you checked UT-A's bridge program admission policy to see if an ADN from an accredited school is a requirement? If so, that may be a
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    Nurse-Midwife Goal: Where to start?

    HouTx replied to Sconner6's topic in General Students

    Agree with PPs - if you're committed to becoming a CNM, stay focused on OB. ICU experience won't really add any value. Once you get in there, become certified as soon as you can - this will enhance...
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    Are there good home health agencies?

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

    Home care is a VERY low margin (profit) business and reimbursement continues to shrink. Unless they are part of a larger organization, agencies simply cannot afford to provide benefits or training...
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    Nurse Educator Programs

    HouTx replied to jmcnrose's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    TOTALLY agree with llg.... we (non-academic educators) are not represented in MSN programs despite the fact that we deal with far more "students" than our academic colleagues. My family of origin is...
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    Suggestion for Application

    HouTx replied to Mnstn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you're already at the point of applying, it's too late to try to add anything really meaningful to your application. It would just come across as a quick fix to impress the admissions committee....
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    Should Obama care be repealed?

    HouTx replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    The ACA is a complex structure with many different aspects... waay to complex for a dichotomous response. The coverage for pre-existing health conditions has been an enormous benefit.... just ask...
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    Would This Be An Acceptable Weakness In An Interview?

    HouTx replied to nurse3121's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Our organization uses behavioral interviewing. Therefore, the inquiry that would most closely reflect the "weakness" question would be something like "Tell me about a time when you became aware of...
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    Positive Quantiferon gold

    HouTx replied to dalsor's topic in General Nursing

    I converted at some point in my second year of nursing practice (adult critical care). I live in an area where TB is (still) endemic. It was a long time ago, but I clearly remember the UGH of...
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    Accelerated Nursing acceptance

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

    Most ABSN programs in my part of the world use cumulative GPA for admissions - not just pre-reqs. Your program's advisors should be able to tall you how they compute GPA. If they base admissions on...
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    Should I self report?

    HouTx replied to Sunnywd's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent observation by Wile E Coyote.... medication administration is a multi-step process with many people involved 'upstream' before it even gets to the nurse. Something could have happened at...
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    How to recognize a nurse

    HouTx replied to TravelRNdreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Agree - send a letter to the Chief Nursing Officer of the facility. These days, everybody also monitors online service review sites such as YELP as well, so it may also be a real tribute to post a...
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    Amarillo

    HouTx replied to Elyse545's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Um - there are more than 2 hospitals in Amarillo. Which two are you referring
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    Question about research

    HouTx replied to Keofae4's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your IRB advisors who will be approving your work. Our opinions don't really matter - theirs
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    Making a Mistake as a Nurse

    HouTx replied to KRSRN0930's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you need to sit down with her and clarify your roles, responsibilities & priorities. If she has overall responsibility for oversight of nursing practice (like her title seems to...
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    Emotionally unbalanced supervisor?? Please help!

    HouTx replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your employer has a policy on handling grievances... it may be called "problem resolution" or some other term. Follow that policy. It will include the chain of command you should follow. I would...
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    Forced to resign after 7 weeks

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

    Some wonderful advice and support from PPs. Just wanted OP to be fully informed about whether to leave this job off the resume. Since the employment was 7 weeks, FICA deductions were most...
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    recommended schools

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

    I think you may be looking for a unicorn... non-existent creature. MA training is mostly skill-based. This just can't be accomplished in today's online world. Maybe in the future, when we have fully...
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    New Grad Job Interview only knowledge-based??

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

    IMO, it's entirely appropriate to focus on knowledge for newly graduated/licensed nurses because they do not have any relevant experience upon which to base "behavioral" questions. Of course,...
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    New Grad jobs in Austin

    HouTx replied to nursegirl1189's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are a new grad RN, go for the residency. It is confusing because of the overlap in clinical skills, but RN is not a 'step up' from LVN.... it is an entirely new job with an entirely new set of...