HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Presentation

    HouTx replied to Mrsgriffy's topic in United Kingdom

    Sorry but I don't really have any relevant input since I'm in the US - just an observation.... Acute pain signifies a serious underlying medical condition - requiring physician intervention. Unless...
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    Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    HouTx replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    This could be a double-whammy for the OP since Everest has gone belly up also... their parent company, Corinthian folded in the first week of July.
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    LPN/Nursing Home Administrator

    HouTx replied to nurse_my's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a great idea. But keep in mind that you will still need to have an RN DON to supervise and evaluate nursing care. I think that no one should be able to become a NHA without really understanding...
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    LPN Scope of Practice By State

    HouTx replied to LovingPatientNice's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Adding to the Tx info... LVNs can only practice under the supervision of an RN, APRN, PA, Dentist, Podiatrist or Physician. The person supervising is the one that makes the decision about what the...
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    LPNs in ICUs titrating drips

    HouTx replied to athena55's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    By definition, titration involves adjusting rates as dictated by the patients response... which can only be ascertained by assessing the patient. This is beyond the LVN scope of practice in Texas...
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    16 YO Looking at LVN Programs in TX

    HouTx replied to usadsam's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh hon. At some point, you're going to have to leave the nest and venture out into the cold cruel world. If you're that smart, you need to be aimed toward a bachelors degree. Head for a real...
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    Clinicals where you work?

    HouTx replied to PrettyPlease88's topic in General Students

    Sounds like fun. Just be sure to communicate your boundaries - are you there as a student or PCT - so that there's no confusion. It happens a lot in my organization because we have a lot of "grow our...
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    Making Friends

    HouTx replied to BSNInProgress's topic in General Students

    Take your time hon. It's always unwise to latch on to 'friends' very quickly because you don't really know them yet. They may turn out to be real stinkers that you won't be able to scrape off no...
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    Preceptorship

    HouTx replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I don't know of any facility that is hiring new grads into NICU - MedSurg exposure has a much better chance of paying off for
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    Managing money and student loans

    HouTx replied to Jfulton006's topic in General Students

    Yikes, you drank the Kool-Aid. We're continuously raising the warning flag here on AN... trying to convince students not to fall for the sales pitch that convinces you to 'buy' that humongously...
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    Picking a major, HELP!

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

    Nursing is a life science profession... with emphasis on the SCIENCE. If this is a no-go for you, don't even attempt it. There are a lot of other "Helping" professions... social work, psychology,...
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    Help! Not understanding A&P

    HouTx replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, educator here. I have found that visualization really helps understanding of complex concepts - whether it's atomic structures, cellular metabolism, cardiac function, blood circulation, etc....
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    Contacted for an interview and they changed their mind?

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

    If you were dealing with a '3rd party' recruiter... not employed by that organization... keep in mind that s/he is basically in sales; making a commission when she 'sells' a candidate to the...
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    Career Advice needed. My position is being changed and not happy about it.

    HouTx replied to Trueblood83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, I just want to say .... Danger Danger Danger!!! Pain management clinics in my area of the country are under enormous scrutiny due to the fact that so many have been found to be "pill mills"....
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    Any hospitals in Houston that give experience for years as a medic?

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

    I only know of the more common practice of giving 'partial credit' for LVN experience.... 1 year LVN - 6 mos of "experience" for RN jobs. I would imagine that you should be given some of the same type...
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    The VA way

    HouTx replied to sbtr50's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep - governmental agency = bureaucracy. Ironclad rules and regulations with tons of people whose only job is to create even more regulations. It's a wonder anything gets done. I just want you to...
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    New RN

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

    We all make mistakes - the important thing is to learn from them. Stop and think about WHY you made the error & then take the necessary actions to avoid doing the same thing in the future. From...
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    Any transition schools starting soon?

    HouTx replied to Quiller's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you taken a look at Sam Houston? It's a fairly new nursing program, but doing very well so far & it's in your neighborhood. They don't have a paramedic transition program, but they do have...
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    Do you think you'd be able to do medical school?

    HouTx replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Most significant difference is in how high the 'entry' bar is raised in med school versus nursing school. They don't have a problem with being transparent about high levels of selectivity &...
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    A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    HouTx replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ with Valerie99..... close family members in IT are definitely getting very nice annual raises (> 10%), project-related bonuses, $5k per year for continuing education, 100%...
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    Experience with lomotil?

    HouTx replied to marvelmom's topic in General Nursing

    Lomotil is basically Atropine... anti-cholinergic. Diphenoxylate in Lomotil is in the opiate class. Withdrawal after long term use will cause withdrawal symptoms. Long term use of any anti-diarrhea...
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    Still Reeling From This

    HouTx replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you. Your courage as a patient advocate exemplifies what nursing is all about. Just taking a stand - drawing a line in the sand and saying "no more" -- can make a huge difference. Maybe...
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    Nursing School and Work Experience

    HouTx replied to michelle99's topic in General Students

    Nope - absolutely not. Nursing programs are designed for absolute beginners unless otherwise indicated... such as 'bridge' programs. Best of luck to
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    First day of class

    HouTx replied to vregino36's topic in General Students

    If that is your picture & your username is your real name, please change them so that your AN 'presence' is anonymous. Social media anonymity is important, but for potential nurses - & here...
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    EKG question

    HouTx replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Trust the GoogleBox - but verify with AN