HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    The Phone Call

    HouTx replied to myelitenurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, please be cautious. This is one of the most successful sales tactics used by commercial schools. But if you're dealing with a traditional (not for profit) school, you're golden! Best of luck on...
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    Second change Pre-Nursing Student

    HouTx replied to CharLovesRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR PHOTO as an avatar on this or any "anonymous" social media site. It can have serious repercussions in general, but for nurses - or wanna-be nurses, it can have disastrous...
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    White pants concerns

    HouTx replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Men in Nursing

    Srsly - I know it may seem counter-intuitive, but if you wear undergarments that are close to the color of your skin, they don't show through very much. So, if you're pasty white, the whiteys will...
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

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

    GAAK!! I am in awe - dealing with (um, what is it called. . ) 'winter' it is simply beyond my comprehension. Of course, we get torrential rainfall on a fairly frequent basis, but I wouldn't know...
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    The other side of the curtain

    HouTx replied to ZooMommyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're the bomb! Your family is so lucky to have you on their
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    Nursing mission statement

    HouTx replied to Cjhays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a perennial nursing school assignment - LOL. But over the years, I have noticed that schools are leaving out a very important pre-requisite to development of a mission statement.... values...
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    The Betrayal

    HouTx replied to jayrn14's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry don't mean to threadjack, but I feel the need to clarify re: relationship between schools & hospitals that host clinical rotations. The only hospitals that have any financial benefit from...
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    I want to quit pre-nursing for social work!

    HouTx replied to pumpkinlover95's topic in Nursing Career

    I am absolutely convinced that one of the most crucial requirements for a happy life is being honest about one's own limitations. Despite our fantasies, not everyone is cut out to be a nurse or a...
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    Newly qualified British nurse

    HouTx replied to Chisgig18's topic in Nurse Registration

    Here you go . . . all of the Washington state Nurse Licensing information you need. The process and requirements for nurses trained outside the US is clearly outlined on the
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    Full vs part time scheduling rights

    HouTx replied to dkw1526's topic in General Nursing

    My organization - and others that I am familiar with - has a clearly established prioritization when it comes to staffing. Full-Timers are always given highest priority/first choice on the schedule....
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    Would a Critical Access Hospital be a Good Place to Start?

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

    As a nurse educator, I have had quite a lot of experience with rural/critical access facilities. At first (many years ago), I was dismissive - after all, I was used to very sophisticated, high tech...
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    Wanting to return to nursing

    HouTx replied to nusrseatheart's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, you need to make sure you are 'good to go' in terms of all the practice regulations. Are you OK in terms of your state's nurse practice act? You probably haven't been unemployed long...
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    Good Experience vs Job stability-what's more important?

    HouTx replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

    Is it possible to go ahead and take the ED job to obtain that experience while 'keeping your foot in the door' with VA as a PRN? If so, it would be much easier to re-enter VA for a specialty position...
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    hourly pay in houston area

    HouTx replied to Chechy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would suggest obtaining your specialty certification - it will make a big difference in your job
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    Help! Relocating to Austin!

    HouTx replied to JillS91's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am assuming that your SO already has a job in the area? If not, it may be wiser to wait until one of you has a job offer. You will need a Tx license in order to be taken seriously with all the...
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    Nursing School for Men

    HouTx replied to amoLucia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Check out Alexian Brothers.... very distinguished history, including establishing male-only hospitals in the US. Like all single-sex organizations, they have religious (Catholic) origins. It has...
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    URGENT: Are CDC Ebola Guidelines 'Good Enough'?

    HouTx replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so much for this thoughtful and thought-provoking information. I keep getting this pervasive visual re: Ebola...... A bullring filled with 'suits' and administrators...
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    Forced Resignation - looking for advice

    HouTx replied to SailLove80's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My heart goes out to OP and wish best of luck in future employment & quick recovery from the job loss trauma. However, I want to interject a critical issue about making errors since OP cited a...
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    Why do I nearly pass out?

    HouTx replied to Lori215's topic in General Students

    Some of us have a hyper-vagal response to stress... it's purely autonomic, we can't do anything about it & it's difficult to predict the types of things that will trigger it because we may not...
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    I can't believe this just happened!!!

    HouTx replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    I also think that this is bit sketchy.... when a major organization is interested in partnering with a nursing education program, it is done in a much more transparent way, not one-on-one in random...
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    Licensure in a new state

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

    Since you do have experience and certification in a specialty area, I encourage you to contact a health care recruiting firm. They can help 'shop' your resume directly to prospective employers...
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    older nurses in new workforce

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

    Do you have any administrative experience? If not, this may be what is holding you back. I suggest that you explore 'house supervisor' relief positions in community hospitals. These are frequently...
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    New Grad working in a registry

    HouTx replied to juliegrace's topic in Nursing Career

    In the US, it's a well-known fact that the nursing educational process is not sufficient to ensure that new graduates are clinically competent. Employers are expected to provide some sort of...
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    "not recommended for rehire"

    HouTx replied to guest464345's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting - I have never come across a hospital with a 3rd (not recommended) category before. IMO, I wouldn't stress over this. You're moving anyway, so it's unlikely that you would be reapplying...
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    Chamberlain Nursing Questions

    HouTx replied to linlin1218's topic in Texas Nursing

    Honestly, your GPA is not high enough to make it to the top tier of nursing school applications - which are admitted to programs in the Houston area. If you can go all out on your remaining pre-reqs...