HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Specialized nursing?

    HouTx replied to stronginchrist's topic in General Students

    Private duty for a mega-rich hypochondriac?? I seem to recall that Michael Jackson had a private nurse as well as 'that' physician... but we all know how well that turned out. What about working on...
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    Clinical Socks/Stockings Question!

    HouTx replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Schools seem to have a "thing" against showing any ankle skin. I have seen instructors go completely postal over this infraction. Even worse??? Socks with those little dangly pom-pom things at the...
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    Need a RN PAX Tutor

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

    As for the question about various "end points" for Medical Assistant.... the for profit schools seem to be inflating this program to an "Associate Degree" in order to justify their outrageous costs....
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    Nursing programs college?????

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

    Agree with RunBabyRN . Graduate school (MSN) is the level at which specialization occurs & you can't really figure that out until you have some nursing experience. It can also be a very hard...
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    Not sure what school would take me

    HouTx replied to val101erie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those schools are uber-competitive so it's unlikely that your GPA will make the cut. Is it possible for you to expand your horizons & attend a BSN school outside this area? All the UT programs...
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    Lpn/lvn school. How much does it cost?

    HouTx replied to TiffanyxD's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it can be confusing... in Texas and California, it's "LVN" but in every other state, its "LPN". I encourage you to take a look at Lone Star Cyfair - excellent program with great NCLEX pass...
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    TO BE A NURSE

    HouTx replied to BLUNT-rn's topic in Nursing Career

    QUOTE: "In nursing school we were taught that nursing was all about our feelings of empathy and being able to sit with one at the bedside and cry. Showing emotions of caring and being the loving...
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    help. They don't like me.

    HouTx replied to nevertelling's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with Ruby - Feedback isn't worth anything unless it is honest. You need to learn to take it in the spirit it is offered. When someone tells you about something that you need to improve -...
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    TWU or Texas Tech RN-BSN

    HouTx replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you referring to TWU Denton (the mother ship) or Houston? Not that it makes a difference - both are stellar. Texas Tech is a great school also, especially if you're fond of living in the...
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    West Coast University

    HouTx replied to willbebetter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry, I don't have anything wonderful to say about WCU. It's very early days for them in Texas - no NCLEX results to look at yet. I know that some of the people that have been hired into 'faculty'...
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    Is it worth it? My tuition is high.

    HouTx replied to rsharif27's topic in General Students

    That is a lot of money but from what I have seen, there are many accelerated programs that are in that general range. These programs just cost more to provide, and this is reflected in the tuition....
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    RN to MSN vs RN to BSN? Advice?

    HouTx replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in General Students

    You are a smartie!! I'm a long-time nurse educator (since the Earth's crust was cooling) . . and I completely agree with your instructors. Jump right on in to that MSN. Since you have a...
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    What Watch to choose?

    HouTx replied to Roxannee's topic in General Students

    Many nurses are now opting for a pin-on type watch rather than a wristwatch in order to support more stringent infection control practices. If you Google 'nurse watch', you will come up with a...
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    What are my chances..

    HouTx replied to mag426's topic in General Students

    It is not as simple as just registering for a 'nursing' class. Have you already been accepted into the nursing program? If not, you need to go through this process in order to be eligible to enroll...
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    Turfing patients to other hospitals

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

    Thanks Esme. I thought that EMTALA was so basic that every nurse would be familiar with it - but it looks like a reminder is always needed. I know of 2 facilities that were 'sanctioned' in the '90's...
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    HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

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

    How do you know you would be more "comfortable" in an ED if you have never worked there? I fear you may be idealizing again. The grim reality is that ED is much faster paced with higher performance...
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    How much do you bring home a week? New Grads in NC.. also do you get alot of overtime

    HouTx replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Students

    Yep - it's all about supply and demand. If you really want $$$ in my area, go to HVAC
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    Getting hired from clinicals in Nevada

    HouTx replied to PrayingToPass's topic in General Students

    Maybe I am misunderstanding PP's post, but it is extremely common for hospitals to delay hiring a neg grad until s/he has passed NCLEX. When new grads are hired and then fail to pass NCLEX, it...
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    Is There a Nursing Career that Will Allow me to be in the Lab and Help Patients?

    HouTx replied to jlamar11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our (nursing) profession is focused on treating/caring for people's reaction (physiologic, emotional, etc) to disease or illness rather than curing the illness itself -- that is the purview of...
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    4.0 is the golden ticket!

    HouTx replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Educator here - There is a well-documented phenomenon that has been happening in Higher Ed for a few years now... Grade Inflation. So, a 4.0 may be very misleading and not actually reflective of the...
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    Interpreting ABG's

    HouTx replied to Tarawr158's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also remember - the body never overcompensates.... will never over-shoot the homeostasis
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    Anyone attend/graduate Chamberlains nursing program in Chicago?

    HouTx replied to mozer92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chamberlain is DeVry - they just attached a different name to their (cash cow) nursing subsidiary. DeVry is in some financial difficulty already and this may intensify as Federal efforts to reign in...
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    Interview question

    HouTx replied to Sav4u's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a very sloppy and (IMO) worthless question. Anyone can ramble on to provide just the "right" response. My organization utilizes behavioral interviewing... so we would express the question as...
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    1st RN Interview

    HouTx replied to NicoleD10584's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is perfectly OK to just state "I'm very nervous". However, as a hiring manager, I can assure you that it is the interviewer's responsibility to put the applicant at ease. We train our hiring...
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    being a team member, etc.

    HouTx replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Questions about your personal life, including any friendships with fellow students - are completely off-base. It is illegal to ask you any questions that are not directly related to BOQ (bona-fide...