HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Lvn-rn-dallas, tx-trinity valley community college

    HouTx replied to RESCUE_NINJA13's topic in LPN to RN

    In the state of Tx, you are going to have a hard time finding an RN program that does not require Algebra or chemistry... and all BSN programs require Statistics in some form. The state Higher...
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    Be Prepared

    HouTx replied to parkforester's topic in General Students

    As with all things, Your Mileage May Vary. I think OP was just trying to provide a "worst case scenario" for anyone who is not prepared to deal with the differences between Nursing School &...
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    Shoe Recommendations

    HouTx replied to JackNikon's topic in General Students

    Have you consulted with your IC nurse about the necessity/process for sanitizing your shoes? There may be alternatives that wouldn't ruin the leather, such as the one mentioned by Cali201. Do you...
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    UTA Nursing School

    HouTx replied to TrailBlazinMav's topic in General Students

    If you post in the Texas forum, you'll get a much better response rate. UTA should provide you with a list of supplies. There may be some mandatory suppliers - don't risk wasting your cash on...
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    Doubt for Breakfast

    HouTx replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Students

    Crusty old bat here... looooong time nurse educator. I can tell you without any reservation that the type of new grad that is the most 'dangerous' to patient safety and least well-regarded by veteran...
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    I need some hardcore advice.

    HouTx replied to C4mRod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heck, you can't be too messed up . . . you're only 22 years old! It would take much longer to become completely hopeless. :) (getting in to my "Mom" mode) It seems like you have already made a good...
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    above gluteal line

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

    You need to review the organization's policy on IM injections & comply with those requirements. Crowd-sourcing (even with our wonderful bunch here on AN) should never be the basis for your...
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    Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

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

    This issue needs to be discussed with OP's manager. Disruptive physician behavior has been found to have a significant negative effect on patient care quality & safety. Every accredited hospital...
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    cna to lpn

    HouTx replied to kirsten4's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't want to be flippant, but you're looking for unicorns. There is no such thing as a low cost program that is not competitive. Those low cost programs have a jillion would-be students beating...
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    Loan forgiveness programs for nurses

    HouTx replied to AshleyPCA's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing education is NOT a career selection that should be a Plan B for your MSN. There are soooo many reasons. Probably the most important one IMO, is that we should never subject newbies to an...
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    CRNA or ACNP?

    HouTx replied to LoLo16's topic in Nursing Career

    It's always good to have a goal - very helpful for making decisions. However, you probably need to make sure that you are a good fit for acute care nursing before making a commitment (emotional or...
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    Venting my feelings out

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

    I don't know of any organization that will allow family members to work in the same area if one is in a supervisory position over the other
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    Contract, but No Contract

    HouTx replied to procrastinator911's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry, but we cannot provide legal
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    Got A Bad Performance Evaluation

    HouTx replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Nursing Career

    PPs have provided excellent advice but I wanted to offer some illuminating information based on my awareness of what is happening in many health care organizations. If performance evaluations are...
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    Overwhelming days... Remember why you became a nurse

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

    I completely understand. It gets easier as time goes on . . to keep the big picture in mind. To realize that the good will outweigh the bad. And it really does if you stick it out. Sometimes we just...
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    A few questions on documentation

    HouTx replied to Kaysmom8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Catch!! Congrats on initiating corrective measures that will certainly make a difference in your patient's quality of life. Anyone who has ever had a mouth ulcer will certainly understand how...
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    Terminated from job, having trouble moving forward

    HouTx replied to DITN's topic in Nursing Career

    Crusty Old Bat here. There are very few us us that manage to make it entirely through our careers without at least one "involuntary termination". . . including me. Actually, I think that everyone...
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    Waitlist for job

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

    This is not an uncommon situation for popular units - where everyone wants to work. These environments usually have very low turnover & when an opening occurs, there is literally, a line of...
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    Hiring Manager Calling Current Manager

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

    In most larger organizations, HR strictly controls all employment references in order to minimize their liability exposure. So, when a nurse manager is contacted directly, s/he has to just refer the...
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    Resume advice: GPA, etc.

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

    I respectfully disagree with the PP re: the importance of GPA. My organization uses GPA as an application criteria for new grad transition programs. This is very common in my part of the country....
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    New Grad, Moving to Corpus Christi, TX

    HouTx replied to nursek17's topic in Texas Nursing

    CHRISTUS Spohn is actively hiring... very new grad friendly. They have three hospitals in
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    I can't handle the heat....

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

    I know it doesn't decrease your patients' demands - but it sometimes helps to try to gain a better perspective. All 'customer service' jobs are stressful. I have a friend who became a 2nd career...
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    first year texas nurse looking to move home to california

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

    Congratulations - You're doing everything right!! I agree about waiting to relocate until you have at least a year - but you could probably start the licensure process for CA. Since they are not a...
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    Bedside not for me. Any success stories doing something else?

    HouTx replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's a basic underlying 'Catch-22' in those non-bedside jobs. In order to to function effectively, the incumbent must have expertise in nursing care (normal processes & protocols, interactions...
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    New Grad in Neuro ICU

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

    I also began my nursing career in a Neuro-Trauma ICU..... and LOVED IT!! I've worked in all types of ICU settings since then, but Neuro is my favorite. Wishing you the best of luck on your new