HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Someone please explain

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

    Hemodynamics is applied Physics. Artificial ventilation is applied physics. IICP is applied physics. Recognition and management of compartment syndrome is applied physics. Managing chest tubes is...
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    at a loss as to what i can do... (CSULA)

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

    Blaming your poor results on extraneous factors ... parents, commute, lack of friends, etc.... won't get you anywhere but stuck in a long-term pity party. Take ownership for your performance. It's...
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    Where to transfer for nursing school?

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

    Texas schools are extremely competitive due to the enormous number of applicants. Have you taken a look at New Mexico. Last year I was very surprised to see that UNM was actually having to advertise...
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    Can strong connections to hospitals really help?

    HouTx replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is absolutely unethical for a member of the Board of Directors to attempt to exert any influence on hiring decisions or interfere in any operational decisions. Their role is strategic oversight...
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    Need to resign ASAP

    HouTx replied to telealli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It does sound like OP is in a very bad situation as a result (once again) of incompetent nursing leadership. Another irresponsible healthcare organization - ignoring the most critical aspects of...
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    Regular schedule

    HouTx replied to TXcatcher's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello to my fellow Houstonian Rule # 1: Employers will never pay more for a job than they have to. Hospital jobs pay more than other settings because - they have to in order to attract and keep...
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    Do you remember?

    HouTx replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody remember using punchcards for patient charges??? In a hospital system that was very proud that they were among the first to 'automate' the supply system for patient billing. Sadly, they...
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    Random Question

    HouTx replied to cd365c's topic in General Students

    Inserting central lines is outside the scope of nursing practice. However, it can also be done by Nurse Practioners and Physician Assistants if they have been credentialed to do so by the Medical...
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    White scrubs?

    HouTx replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually, an all-white uniform is much easier to maintain in the long run than colored scrubs. It's much easier to deal with stains. Peroxide (or OxyClean) is your friend.. very effective for most...
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    Feeling inadequate (looongg vent)

    HouTx replied to Working4Lord's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nursing is the ultimate in fast-paced jobs. It requires you to continuously juggle multiple competing priorities and deal with a constant barrage of new information - all the while making decisions...
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    Louisiana College ABSN Program

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

    Why are you pursuing a BSN if your goal is an MS in Informatics? It seems like a waste of time, money and effort. With your med technology background, I would imagine that you already have...
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    Low GPA

    HouTx replied to nico_2451's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated programs are much more intense and challenging than the 'normal' academic pace. The vast majority of students find that Nursing courses are far more difficult than pre-requisites....
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    Got a hospital job finally!!! Hired on the spot

    HouTx replied to sugar12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wonderful news! Way to
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    experienced RN salary

    HouTx replied to goodcoffey01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree with Nalon1 RN/EMT-P. If you're aiming to continue to work in oncology, you can't do any better than MD Anderson. In addition to the enormous main campus in the Texas Medical Center, they...
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    Volunteering at Memorial Hermann?

    HouTx replied to ztran's topic in Texas Nursing

    Please be aware that volunteer activities are strictly limited to non-clinical areas. With the exception of helping transport admissions & discharges, you may have very little contact with...
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    Why can't we tell pts/families we're understaffed?

    HouTx replied to delphine22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Customer Service 101. Although there are many more complex issues at work in healthcare, it is NEVER acceptable (to the customer) for an employee to use an organizational issue/problem as an excuse...
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    Follow up? Let it go?

    HouTx replied to flyersfan88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If an organization does not have an effective "position control system", there can be an ocean of mis-communication and problems with the hiring process. Frequently, Managers may 'think' they can...
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    Masters Degree Option

    HouTx replied to dwkrnbsn's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have a BSN from an accredited school, there should be no reason why any legit grad program would not "accept" your degree. Are you thinking of a non-nursing masters? If not, do you have a...
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    Nurse practitioner outlook?

    HouTx replied to medic978's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know about other organizations, but mine employs some Acute Care NPs. They work with the hospitalists - mostly in critical care areas - performing tasks, rounding on patients, etc. Of...
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    LBJ help

    HouTx replied to LoveableICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    To be a bit more accurate. LBJ & Ben Taub are the two teaching hospitals in the Harris County Hospital District - one of the largest public health systems in the US. There are also 16 community...
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    New Grad Where should I work?

    HouTx replied to slushymaker75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. You have a whole lot of "won'ts". Good luck on finding a job that is customized for your needs. You do realize that working 12 hour shifts mean that you'll only work ~ 3 days a week, right?...
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    independent RN med test

    HouTx replied to kiatu10's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - I think you can register for PAX (used to be NLN) online. -- from the web site: "The NLN PAX RN and PN comprises three main areas: Verbal skills, which consists of both word knowledge and...
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    Instead of finishing out my 2 weeks, I just quit!

    HouTx replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of any organization not paying out any earned vacation time. Sick time is another kettle of fish, because it is only "accrued",so it only exists as a virtual concept, not actually...
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    What Does "New Graduate" Mean?

    HouTx replied to kaznurse's topic in General Nursing

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing just published their official definition of "entry level nurse" to include anyone with less than 12 months of full time nursing practice experience....
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    What did your manager do for you?

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

    Best advice I ever got @ management? "Don't make any arbitrary changes for at least 6 months. Take that time to really get to know your staff & find out how everything is working. Most of that...