HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Statistics online recommendations

    HouTx replied to lazidasey's topic in General Nursing

    There is quite a bit of evidence that Intro Statistics is one course that is NOT recommended for online delivery. Online outcomes are significantly worse than classroom. This is because - unless...
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    Starting Phlebotomy

    HouTx replied to Alexandra888's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on taking your first steps into a health care career. I can understand your concern but I think you may be overestimating the problems you will encounter. I honestly cannot recall a...
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    ABSN Programs With High Acceptance Rates

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

    OK - I think I understand what information OP is looking for. The "selection ratio" is basically #admissions/#applicants. This just tells you how popular the program is. The more valuable bits of...
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    ACEN

    HouTx replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Excelsior College

    You're very smart to engage in a very deep analysis. Texas BON has expressed concern about multiple issues with Excelsior (public record in BON minutes). They are engaged in further analysis. It...
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    TAMUCC fall 2017

    HouTx replied to ashleyp453's topic in School, College Programs

    You may want to poke around in the Texas forum (under US in the yellow banner). That's where we all hang
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    How does your school work?

    HouTx replied to jujubeeaddict1's topic in General Students

    Great question. I'll be very interested in the responses. THIS (lack of standardized approach) is the reason that clinical courses do not
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    Lost

    HouTx replied to Speece99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's going to take 4-5 years of your time, no matter which route you take. There aren't any shortcuts. Some routes (LPN ->ADN->BSN) may take longer. But time will pass, no matter what you...
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    Traveling before first job, bad idea?

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

    I know that some very large healthcare systems (including one that is continuously cited among "best of the best") will not hire any newly licensed nurses (they don't hire anyone who has not yet...
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    License suspension/going to school

    HouTx replied to Athomason8587's topic in Nursing Career

    You've got a lot going on, but it seems that you need qualified legal assistance, and we can't provide legal
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    Future Nursing Student

    HouTx replied to lisavp74's topic in General Students

    PPs are offering great advice & information. Tuition reimbursement programs in healthcare are much lower than other industries. In my part of the country, it is very unusual for this amount to...
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    New grad-Body/mind on high alert all the time due to anxiety

    HouTx replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty normal. As a COB, I worry much more about new nurses who think that they don't need any help. You'll gain confidence with more experience. Be sure to take care of yourself. Try to...
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    Telemetry/Med Surg Residency

    HouTx replied to rubyrouge's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree - MS/Tele skills are transferable to just about any other specialty area. Be sure to have accurate information about the goals & expectations of your residency as well as the...
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    Ordering controlled meds, then refusing prescription?

    HouTx replied to mystory's topic in Patient Medications

    All this back and forth coordination is a ton of work, especially for a float nurse. It appears to be an ongoing problem that probably affects a lot of patients. Can't you call in the Case Manager /...
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    New Grad Nursling Struggles

    HouTx replied to Starbin7's topic in General Nursing

    Have you discussed any of this with your PCP? Based on personal experiences, sometimes we automatically assume that problems are due to a particular issue - such as ADD - but there may very well be...
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    Last stage

    HouTx replied to louann39's topic in General Nursing

    CAREFUL - too many specific details about this patient have been shared by
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    I want my BSN where to GO?

    HouTx replied to jenRN2016's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is a huge long-term advantage in opting for a BSN completion program from a well-regarded traditional school. Most schools offer online programs now. Afterward, your diploma and resume/CV...
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    Chances of getting into nursing school

    HouTx replied to Jessecor's topic in Online Distance Learning

    With the continuing competition for this program, the actual GPA of admitted students is very high - not even close to the minimum that is posted in the
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    Question about transfer credits (Certificate vs. Degree)

    HouTx replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Certificate (also called vocational) programs are organized around "clock hours" instead of "credit hours". Clock hour curriculum is designed to provide specific amounts of time devoted to each topic...
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    Is my past going to mess up my future?

    HouTx replied to mooreo7611's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is an issue that frequently surfaces here on AN but the answer is always "it depends" because of the variety of ways in which nursing programs compute GPA and determine applicant eligibility....
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    Obtaining Group1 Report

    HouTx replied to txnurse3303's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yikes. We haven't had a Group One thread in a while. From my limited exposure I think it functions like credit reporting agencies. I got the impression that only employers can obtain reports....
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    New grad first job-Is this the norm in nursing??

    HouTx replied to Hopefulnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're caught in a difficult situation... with acute care jobs only open to BSNs. Then your options would be limited to non-acute settings that have a much lower reimbursement rate -...
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    Joint commission and PICU

    HouTx replied to EricaAngela90's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    For the most part, accreditation agencies do not dictate operational decisions. For instance, there is no actual requirement to have any 'pediatric' departments at all. Some organizations just...
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    Books

    HouTx replied to emmy01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Be sure to check with your BON. You may be required to take a refresher course due to the amount of time that has elapsed since you
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    recently let go of a job

    HouTx replied to Starseed6389's topic in General Nursing

    MY organization has a very large number of clinics & providers that make up our ambulatory division. Those offices are tough places to work. Physicians don't always have the skills that...
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    Annoying words/behaviours during report

    HouTx replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL - these are great. I just love nursing euphemisms. Staff nurses have been telling me that a consistently positive aspect of our adoption of Bedside Shift Report is the elimination of a lot of...