HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Starting clinical tomorrow... Tips?

    HouTx replied to vregino36's topic in Male Nursing Students

    How did it go? What are your first impressions of
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    Defaulted loans Nclex & license

    HouTx replied to BRJ003's topic in General Students

    Just to be clear - Texas is not just picking on nurses.... the same rule applies to ANY professional license, including lawyers, physicians,
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    best tablet or PC for nursing school

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

    If you're not a die-had "Apple person", I can strongly recommend a Surface Pro (Microsoft) in terms of portability and versatility. It is a tablet/laptop with a detachable keyboard that folds over...
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    Name a disease/cond. for my research paper

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

    If you're looking for something that will also be valuable in your nursing career, I strongly suggest Sepsis. There is a very real problem with early identification of sepsis in the US... mostly due...
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    International nurse seeking the first job assistance

    HouTx replied to fusionfire32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you licensed & eligible to work from an immigration standpoint? If so, you may want to explore opportunities in free-standing surgical clinics. The pay and benefits may be lower, but if you...
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    Lonestar CyFair VS WCJC Sugarland

    HouTx replied to pHdavis13's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lonestar has a much more established reputation in the Houston metro area. Keep in mind that ADN grads are having a very hard time finding hospital jobs in the area. Just want you to be fully...
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    HIPAA

    HouTx replied to BHNative's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In the scenario you have provided, there is no HIPAA violation because you are involved in the care of those patients by virtue of providing support/backup for their primary nurse. The charge is...
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    Becoming a RN

    HouTx replied to slimz101's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you be more specific? Are you looking for information about educational
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    Educate me about LinkedIn - please!

    HouTx replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nursing Career

    If you join appropriate LinkedIn groups, they may have job postings that are opened up to the group prior to listing them on more public areas. I have also been contacted many times by recruiters who...
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    Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    HouTx replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Currently in the DFW area. . . One issue that no one is really talking about is how to handle the medical waste. The companies that currently handle it simply are not equipped to deal with it. I...
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    First US ebola patient died --inaccurate news report

    HouTx replied to Blindsided's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm in the DFW area right now. unicoRNurse is correct. There have been several public discussions of the tx... consistent reporting of the fact that the trial med supplies were exhausted in the...
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    Music Therapy in the PACU and Pre op area

    HouTx replied to sadeade's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like a wonderful QI project! There is quite a bit of literature out there on the use of various relaxation modalities to decrease stress -- and physical symptoms of stress. Back in the 80's,...
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    CNA allowed skills

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

    There is no standard answer. You will always need to check with your employer's policies and procedures to find out exactly what tasks you are allowed to do. If anyone asks you to do something that...
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    Help. How bad did I botch this?

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

    As a manager, whenever I was faced with this situation, I was always supportive. Many times, the 'former' employee would be back after a few months when the new job didn't work out as well as...
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    Moving to new city in 2 months... when to start applying?

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

    It's a relatively short drive from H-town to Austin - I do it on a regular basis. Go ahead and start applying. In your cover letter, let prospective employers know that you are available for...
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    a counselor for floor nurses

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

    This is what EAP is for. People who provide psychological intervention/support have to be qualified to do so. It's not a job for amateurs. To be honest, I would never want to confide any...
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    What job can I do from home?

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

    You're looking for a job that you can do at the same time you are caring for your baby? You haven't indicated your level of experience or expertise - but if you have sufficient experience, you may be...
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    Getting in a New York Hospital

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

    The US employment process is very complex - with a ton of Federal, state & sometimes even local regulations that must be followed. The best way to ensure compliance with all this 'stuff' is for HR...
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    Advice on navigating this?

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

    Follow the contact instructions that were provided on the job advert. It is HR's job to sort out all the applicants so that a very busy hiring manager doesn't have to do this. Trying to circumvent...
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    New Grad Success Story/Help with Pharm Exam before New Grad Internship

    HouTx replied to livethequestions14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you ask for the exam blueprint? This would provide you with information about the structure of the test. If they are using this test to make employment decisions, it must be either a well-known...
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    masters of health services administration

    HouTx replied to sagemont's topic in Nursing Career

    As I am sure you have already discovered here on AN, hospitals are moving toward hiring only BSN grads - many large metro areas are already there. If you want a graduate degree that will enhance...
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    BSN Student, pre career advise.

    HouTx replied to EdEarle's topic in Nursing Career

    I applaud your ambition and the efforts you are making toward your nursing career. However, you need to know that there are some very specific rules about listing professional "credentials" after...
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    Advice for MSN

    HouTx replied to AllSmiles225's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nurse educator here (MSN - Critical Care CNS/Nursing Education - EdD). Education is a completely different discipline from nursing, with it's own body of knowledge and skill sets. This is not part...
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    Welp... failed THAT test....

    HouTx replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    I can sooo relate. My waterloo was a linear models (advanced stats) doctoral class - characterized by previous students with the phrase "if you are failing in the top 10%, you'll be OK"
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    Leaving Nursing School To Pursue My Dream for Elementary Teacher.

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

    By all means, follow your own bliss. Godspeed and good luck on your educational