HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    PBDS test @ Hospitals in TX

    HouTx replied to fourland's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes - I believe that they
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    RELOCATION???

    HouTx replied to ernurse61204's topic in Texas Nursing

    What do you mean by "south of Austin"... in a suburb? In another town? Are you seeking a job in Austin or in a surrounding
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    A&P - Overwhelmed by neural tissue

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

    Nursing education is based upon a cumulative curriculum.... you really need to master each 'level' of information in order to succeed in the next step. A&P is the basis for everything!!! It's...
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    Just having a sentimental moment...

    HouTx replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good Job!!! I think it is very important to stop and take a deep breath once in a while.... reflect on what you've accomplished toward your goal. This will help prevent burnout and help keep you...
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    Seasoned Nurses Looking To Tattle?

    HouTx replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Concurrent auditing is a long-standing and very acceptable method of quality control for nursing and other clinical services. So, we should never be surprised when someone is looking over our...
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    Areas of nursing less stressful than hospital?

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

    Stress is a subjective response ... and each individual is different. For instance, many nurses have enormous fear of 'flying without a net'... being solely responsible for patient care interventions...
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    How should I explain to a hospital I want my job back

    HouTx replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Career

    Just wanted to provide an alternative viewpoint. PBDS is the "gold standard" of competency assessments. Since it does not contain any 'forced answers (T/F, multi-choice, etc) & you have to enter...
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    LSBN Clinical Approval

    HouTx replied to tonjibaby04's topic in General Students

    Just extrapolating from initials provided & OPs tag line... assume that this is referring to Louisiana State Board of Nursing. I would encourage OP to visit their site online.. it is very helpful...
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    RN

    HouTx replied to hvns1angel's topic in General Students

    Please be cautious about entry-level MSN programs. Many states' requirements for licensure require specific undergrad degrees... not an MSN. This would impose mobility restrictions due to licensure....
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    The Long and Winding Road...

    HouTx replied to wileyc's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on moving ahead with your long-anticipated goal. I hope it turns out as well as you imagine. As you move along your educational journey... please try to get away from the "you're not...
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    "Nursing Shortage"

    HouTx replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    PPs are all correct. One of the most interesting things about healthcare is that no one can really predict the future. Anyone remember lithotripsy? Everyone invested jillions of dollars in that...
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    Confusion

    HouTx replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am elated that there are still 17-year-olds who are seriously engaged in planning for their future careers. YOU GO ramosyasmin16!!! Now for the reality check. By the time you complete nursing...
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    Pocket Blues

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

    Horrible, isn't it? And I am convinced that the reason nursing textbooks are so danged heavy is that publishers can charge by the pound. Luckily, some of the swag you have to have for school will...
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    Research on Employment in Various States

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

    Here you go - 2014 multi-factorial survey of best & worst states for nurses. See how easy that was? They did not include liability issues.... and I wonder why you would even want to include this...
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    Still considered new grad?????

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

    The National Council of State Boards (of nursing) has recently defined 'entry level' nurse - AKA new grad - as an individual
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    Working WITH MY baby

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

    I don't think that it's very realistic to expect someone to pay you for working if you are also taking care of your child at the same time. You certainly wouldn't be able to focus 100% on any job...
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    Expanding job hunt to other States

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

    I know it's not a primary concern for those of you who are in the midst of a job search, but all those expenses are probably deductible on your Federal taxes, particularly if you have to relocate for...
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    Got hired, but its not what I was told, help!

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

    I'm a bit confused as to whether OP's current status... student? new grad? RN? This makes a significant difference, particularly if OP is still in SoCal, as the tag line indicates. That area is...
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    How do i get direct patient care experience

    HouTx replied to Misto101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think that experience in an assisted living environment would have any value for hospital recruiters - the two settings are just too different. But a job (any job) is immeasurably better than...
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    I'm falling through the cracks...

    HouTx replied to aus1599's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you are having so much difficulty in starting your nursing career. Although SA is a fairly large city, they also have more nursing schools per capita than any other Tx metro area - so...
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    My husband is in nursing school

    HouTx replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    NO - This is not "normal". Married nursing students are not expected to behave as though they are single. Drinking and socializing will not help academic performance nor will jeopardizing his...
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    If you only had tomorrow.......

    HouTx replied to jcbhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - great question. I think I'd just focus on "being" rather than doing. Trying to absorb and enjoy things that I may never get to experience again on this plane. That would include spending time...
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    Nursing jobs with animals

    HouTx replied to ncgirl77's topic in General Nursing

    Pet Therapy is alive and well! We have these programs at a couple of our hospitals - very popular with the patients. But the pet human escorts are not clinicians. I also have a nurse friend who...
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    ceu's for diff states

    HouTx replied to ccrn09's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with PPs - one "set" of CEUs will do. Even if a state has some specific requirements (like mine does), those courses can be used to meet the requirement in other states as long as they are from...
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    Held to a higher standard

    HouTx replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses have been honored to receive the highest level of public trust of any professional in the US for the last decade. So we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard to continue to deserve that...