HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Houston, TX Nurse Manager Salary

    HouTx replied to jwolfe3adj's topic in Texas Nursing

    I cannot provide specifics on salary, but you should not accept anything that is not in the mid 80k range for this position. More important than salary is -- will they provide you with training and...
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    bridge programs

    HouTx replied to Dressagern's topic in General Students

    Somewhere in this process, you will need to obtain some RN experience. You didn't provide any information about how you are going to do this. Of course, acute care experience is not absolutely...
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    Communication Problems at Clinical

    HouTx replied to MeganStar's topic in General Students

    This would also be a great time to learn how to increase the effectiveness of your communication using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) technique. It is applicable because...
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    RNs in the ICU?

    HouTx replied to Nkn86's topic in Critical Care

    Hi there! Our healthcare system is far from standardized. As part of our constitution, there are a lot of 'powers' that are reserved exclusively for state governments. The control of healthcare...
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    How do LPN to RN prerequisites work?

    HouTx replied to jocelynpotano's topic in LPN to RN

    Not dumb questions at all. A higher level course in the same subject area will generally be accepted, but it will require some 'human' intervention by the admissions people who review your...
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    employee referral vs job board

    HouTx replied to vengeance's topic in Nursing Career

    There are two primary reasons that this information is collected as part of the employment process. Many organizations have a 'referral bonus' for staff members who refer anyone that is subsequently...
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    Employee Rights While In School?

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

    Agree with PPs... but I wanted to add - I can't imagine any organization that wouldn't welcome an experienced nurse who only wants to work weekends!!! It would be a real 'pleaser' to the staff who...
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    Continuing Education

    HouTx replied to sandy144's topic in General Nursing

    In the US, it is highly unlikely that any school will "grandfather" your entire undergrad. The reason that courses expire is that: 1) knowledge is updated so rapidly that the courses have to be...
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    Is This Normal?

    HouTx replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    Hmm - sounds like they are 'flipping the classroom' a bit. This means that students have to engage in 'knowledge acquisition' prior to coming to class. Then, rather than endless lectures, classroom...
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    Almost done

    HouTx replied to STACI1228's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is an unfortunate fact that "grade inflation" is a reality in many colleges... due to various reasons. As a result, GPAs are less reliable as an indicator of actual readiness for nursing courses....
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    what laptop is good for nursing school

    HouTx replied to nat_22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! Lots of Mac lovers, right? I'm not in that crowd at all. Take a look at the new HP Pavilion 11X 360 . Great new lightweight laptop... available in several colors - with a 360 hinge so...
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    St Philip's College LVN Spring 2015 Applicants!

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

    Good Luck everybody! I began my nursing career at St. Philips (back when the Earth's crust was still cooling) - went on for BSN at UTHSC-SA, MSN at UTHSC-Houston & EdD Baylor COM/U of Houston....
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    Justifiable situations when to break policy?

    HouTx replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    IMO, there are no policies that should supersede the expert judgement of an expert clinician. For instance - every organization in the US has an ironclad policy about handwashing. But - what if you...
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    Adjusting after graduation

    HouTx replied to KatieRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you tried expanding social opportunities in your 'real life' by joining any new groups? In my area, lots of young people are involved in intramural sports leagues... softball, bowling, cycling,...
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    Am I dreaming to big? Is this even a possibility?

    HouTx replied to dreamer30's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I know a nurse who started her own Home Health agency. She identified a niche market - providing care for her own ethnic population that was very under-represented. Last I heard, her company was...
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    RN/Nurse Practitioner Degrees

    HouTx replied to Lexiock's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on taking that first big step by entering an LPN program. I hope you're aware that there may be very little "transferable" credit that you'll be able to apply to an RN program if your...
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    ER or ICU (or another specialty)?

    HouTx replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There's another factor to consider these days.... one that we really never had to deal with before. ICU & ED nurses are the ones who will have to deal Ebola - or any other dreadful new malady -...
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    Do I want to climb this ladder?

    HouTx replied to akellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea is right on the money... your job is not your life. Creativity urges can be met in a variety of ways. I remember an elderly relative saying - in response to a young-un whining about his job...
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    Has anyone Clep sociology what was the process and what do you recommrnd

    HouTx replied to Mary Ann Joseph's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yep - CLEP'd Sociology, English I & II as well as American History... it's not that difficult if you're willing to put in some study time. There are plenty of study guides out there and your...
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    Internships vs externships vs volunteer: which has better market value?

    HouTx replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    I can provide some generic information - based on what experienced hiring managers are looking for. Hiring managers look at RELEVANT 'skills', 'knowledge' and 'abilities' of an applicant - and try...
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    ICU or Med-Surge

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

    It seems as though you have already "done the math" and realized that the HRSA loan repayment factor will undoubtedly more than make up for any salary differences. So, in terms of net income, you're...
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    I don't know if I should be a nurse

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

    Wow - a little harsh - especially considering how PPs have been so empathetic to your situation. This type of hyper-critical response does not reflect well on the
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    New job isn't challenging :(

    HouTx replied to greengold's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally agree with PP. You'll be very grateful for an undemanding job if you have to work while in school. Your need to learn will be fulfilled via school. In the meantime, you could get involved...
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    New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    HouTx replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    OMG!!! Horrible incompetent management strikes again. There is absolutely no way to justify the situation that OP describes. One of the most essential functions of a manager is to ensure that all...
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    RN to MD

    HouTx replied to SN2014's topic in Nursing Career

    I know of three nurses who successfully changed careers -- to physician. Two were MSNs & 1 was a BSN when they started their new educational path. Interestingly enough, the two who became DOs...