HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    "Bad" tests--what to do?

    HouTx replied to MissChloe's topic in General Students

    All accredited schools have a formal appeals process. Just follow those directions. From an educator perspective - the science of developing tests is called "psychometrics"... yes, it is a science,...
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    Finally I know my career!

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

    OK, I take exception to the phrase "horrible tasks". The work we do is necessary to provide care to people who need our help... maybe it isn't glamorous or easy, but the adjectives that come to mind...
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    concerned

    HouTx replied to song413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep in mind that many nursing programs will not accept multiple "repeats" of a course, so there may be not benefit to a third
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    Old Medic looking at new career

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

    I am assuming that you are coming from a military background due to use of the term "medic". If so, many states have nursing education programs that are specially geared to veterans with healthcare...
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    2nd Bachelor's in nursing NYC

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

    I would encourage you to first contact the programs in which you are interested to determine what pre-requisites you need. Then, take them at a community college - at a pace that will allow you to...
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    relocation

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

    So sorry you're having to deal with this - but hopefully, things will work out beautifully for you in the long run. Here's an out of the box suggestion. If you have a BSN, have you considered taking...
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    BSN Required or Not? Share your job search experience please

    HouTx replied to Lurdes777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm also skeptical - that physicians are even aware of nursing qualifications. IMO, they have no idea what is included in our educational programs nor are they interested... they only want someone...
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    21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    HouTx replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As a hiring manager, my all-time fave is the candidate with very dubious qualifications that informs me that s/he already has activities planned so will be unable to work during the holidays... LOL....
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    Burn nursing

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

    Is this an ICU burn unit or a less intensive area. During my career, I have worked in all types of ICU settings and there were only 2 that I just couldn't deal with. Neo ICU (due to ethical...
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    I think I made a mistake by going into the ICU as a new grad.

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

    I began my career in ICU - loved it so much that I never left! Of course, it was back in the 'dark ages', but the environmental characteristics have not really changed very much. Still total...
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    Kindred Hospital Houston The Heights

    HouTx replied to atom2013's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Heights is a lovely area that has seen a resurgence in the last 10 years. It's got a 'village' feel, but actually quite close to the central downtown area. Single family housing in the Heights...
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    EBOLA- Is this a game changer?

    HouTx posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am heavily involved in development of my organization's strategy for dealing with EBOLA & any other "highly infectious disease". As part of this process, it has become apparent that some new...
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    Extreme difficulty drawing blood ! Please read...

    HouTx replied to Cook23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't beat yourself up. This is a technical skill - requiring no formal 'education'... just training. Like all physical skills, it just takes practice and the right coach. A good bit of the success...
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    So I have a few questions about my GPA.

    HouTx replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Students

    I am a mother, nurse & educator. From my perspective (having the benefit of both types of educational experiences) there is no way to really compare the educational "difficulty" of the two...
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    Critical thinking ability

    HouTx replied to bella14k's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL - I think nursing schools are really doing a number on students these days. There seems to be almost a mystical aura about the magical and ephemeral thing known as "critical thinking". First of...
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    What does getting staff reduce mean??

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask your manager for clarification on this issue. There should be a policy & procedure on how this is handled at your facility. In some departments, they ask for volunteers first, then start...
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    When will I ever get time management?

    HouTx replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found that time management is an outcome... it will come with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. There are just too many 'one of' tasks in any nurse's day & trying to handle them in...
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    Just graduated w/BSN, back to school

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

    For many of us, school is our "happy place". It is an energizing and rewarding environment in which we can measure and track our progress toward a valued goal. This is my tribe. .. no
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    Minor EMT

    HouTx replied to Run student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a point of clarification. Despite the fact that both may perform the same types of tasks, EMT scope of practice is completely different than nursing. EMT practice does NOT include inpatient...
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    Rationale/Pathophysiology

    HouTx replied to bevphelps's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can't just pick Nursing Dx out of the air. Each has a set of defining characteristics... that should coincide with your assessment
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    Looking for some tips/input

    HouTx replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is your career goal? If you are working in an environment in which those interventions are rare, even if you 'learn' the skill, you will not be able to maintain proficiency without practice...
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    Clinical Skills Vs Technical Skills

    HouTx replied to AllisonMoenster's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - based on my frame of reference... "Technical" skills are tasks - with a clearly defined 'right' way to perform them. Clinical skills, on the other hand, are those that require some degree of...
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    Question for current nurses

    HouTx replied to Jks322's topic in Nursing Career

    This is VERY good advice. In my part of the country, hospitals that hire new grads are inundated with applications. So their primary method of screening is to give priority to those who actually did...
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    Help? I have ADD while in Nursing School

    HouTx replied to Audry_Heparin's topic in General Students

    PLEASE - IF THAT IS YOUR ACTUAL PHOTO/NAME - replace them with something anonymous. Social media is a dangerous place for nursing students & nurses. You do not want to inadvertently trigger any...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    HouTx replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    OK - to borrow the famous line from Princess Bride: "You keep using those words, I do not think it means what you think it means" when it comes to learning types. This only applies to the choice of...