HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What's better surplus or shortage?

    HouTx replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I think that we tend to use the wrong frame of reference for this issue. We need to be examining "supply and demand" rather than a particular supply of nurses. DEMAND will always trump supply, no...
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    Policies, Procedures, Forms and Protocols, OH MY!

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

    Take a deep breath while I attempt to provide a bit of perspective that may help. Think back to when you were learning to drive. Getting into the driver's seat was a HUGE deal... you had a mental...
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    Was nursing a good choice?

    HouTx replied to LWMG's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, despite the fact that you're only beginning the journey, you're already far ahead of other wanna-be nurses because you have a realistic view of the current employment situation. In many parts of...
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    personality test for job interview

    HouTx replied to BrendaH84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know that we all like to think that these types of assessments are bunk, but there is a ton of evidence that they aren't. If you want to do some investigation, this 'stuff' is called "Predictive...
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    PCA Patients

    HouTx replied to NurseStelri's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a VATS myself... post op pain was very minimal - mostly associated with the chest tube. After it was pulled (24h post op), PCA was DC's and oral pain meds worked
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    If you could go back and choose....

    HouTx replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Dreamworld answer.... Queen of England. That seems to be a pretty sweet gig. Realworld?? I'd still choose nursing. No
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    Dysrhythmia: challenging an exam question

    HouTx replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Students

    No matter how much a strip is enlarged, there is always a difference in the line thickness which should clue you in even if you don't catch on to the logic outlined by
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    When you are at clinicals

    HouTx replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

    Wonderful advice. Hopefully it will be taken to heart by our students here on
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    HIPAA?

    HouTx replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

    Great thread - all of us need a reminder of the potential career impact of Social Media. I just wish there was some way to automatically prevent newbies from using their real names & pics here on...
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    prerequisites

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

    I am pretty sure that all state colleges/universities are regionally accredited - so there shouldn't be any problem transferring the credits. However, the bigger issue is how well those courses match...
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    Prerequisites for RN program at AVC

    HouTx replied to mrs.hayes's topic in School, College Programs

    Talking to an admissions counselor is the only way to get accurate information. Good
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    Job hunt roller coaster, mixed signals, rejections. AN, managers too, please advise!!

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

    I am so sorry that you (and so many other new grads) are having such a difficult time launching your nursing career. I wish I had some magic elixir to help you with this struggle. I know it's tough...
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    New Grad on Telemetry floor

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

    Be pro-active - take charge of your orientation rather than sitting back and expecting (hoping?) that your preceptors will make sure that everything is done. Make absolutely sure you that you have a...
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    New grad as only RN in cardiology office?

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

    Hang on there a minute. There is no possible circumstance in which a brand new RN grad can effectively serve as a 'lead' (supervisor), no matter how experienced the LPNs may be. While LPNs may be...
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    Free agency in san diego to help find you job

    HouTx replied to aqua05's topic in Nursing Career

    Employment agencies (who place people into jobs) are profit-making businesses - they make money by charging for their services. They have to charge either the job-seeker or the employer. So, if an...
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    Clinical Nurse Leader Experience

    HouTx replied to hmcb36's topic in General Students

    I have no idea what that means. And I am also completely at sea when it comes to the CNL role... are these people who are in "leadership" positions without administrative or operational...
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    Passing fundamental

    HouTx replied to Clisabeth08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PPs are offering wonderful advice - they are sharing their own experiences & this is the most valuable source of information that you could find. However, I do want you to examine your situation...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

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

    Esme, I think you must be referring to Group One... which is apparently used by the majority of hospital systems in the DFW area. However, it isn't used throughout the state - certainly not in...
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    Imagery, the Antiemetic

    HouTx replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    When you're faced with a difficult proposition, it is sometimes helpful to think of the opposite. In this case, I think it's easy to recall a situation in which you became queasy just thinking about...
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    precepting assignment- need advice

    HouTx replied to Iliauna's topic in General Students

    One of the most difficult aspects of the transition from student to practicing nurse is time management. It would seem that OP's placement, while not as 'task oriented' as ICU, is an ideal setting to...
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    Needing some encouragement?

    HouTx replied to 5ummer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A great Woody Allen quote comes to mind "80% of success is showing up". I have never met a truly successful person that doesn't have a profound commitment to what is important. Nothing is ever...
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    So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

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

    I worked with a wonderful ICU colleague many years ago.... when anyone asked him "You're a male nurse?" he would just look them straight in the eyes and say ... "which part are you questioning?". I...
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    I don't think I can do this...

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

    Excellent advice from PPs... but I just wanted to add a thought. As you accompany your mom through various healthcare environments, be sure to note all the other disciplines that also contribute to...
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    Serious advice needed

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

    What a pickle. While it is true that we (healthcare) espouse an ethos of valuing and respecting diversity... it is a one-way street. WE (care givers) are supposed to value patient diversity, but...
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    St. Alexius Bismarck ND

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

    Hmm - OP's past experience as an "HR Manager" is not really reflected in the stated must-haves for an offer letter. For instance, OT calculation is standard throughout the US in any facility that is...