HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Explaining extensive orientation, no experience

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

    To begin with, any jobs for which you received a paycheck with tax deductions (FICA) will show up on a background check because it includes a search of activity for your SSN. If you were paid through...
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    Need advice about job hunting...I am burnd-out!

    HouTx replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's probably not what you want to hear, but any US company that can afford to do so has moved their recruiting/employment application process online for a reason. There are a lot of Federal...
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    Traveling After Graduation and the First Job Search as an RN

    HouTx replied to ladfhsdaf12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will need to check with the hospitals for specifics about their new grad programs, but those in my area are scheduled to begin in the month after graduation. They begin accepting applications a...
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    Drug companies and their stranglehold

    HouTx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! Seems like you must have had to deal with some really negative things at work. I hope things ease up and let you get your groove back
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    failed at dream job interview..please help!

    HouTx replied to studentRN1218's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You didn't "fail". Even if you don't get that job, it's not really about you specifically. It will be due to the fact that another applicant was a better fit. I know it's hard, but if you can adopt...
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    I Think I am ready. . .

    HouTx replied to Januar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Custom tailored scrubs??? Yowza. I hope nursing school lives up to your
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    Nighttime studying

    HouTx replied to Gottawanna's topic in General Students

    If you're not a night person, you may want to carve out some study time in the morning.... It's amazing what you can accomplish if you get used to waking up at 4 AM. Speaking from experience here --...
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    What was I thinking?!?!

    HouTx replied to lakmom12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One day at a time & lots of caffeine. This too shall pass - with a very nice GPA. Don't scare yourself by listening to the horror stories of crash-and-burn students or compare yourself to...
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    Summer 2014

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

    Sounds like you are definitely on your way - Keep in mind that it's a marathon, not a sprint. Each course lays the groundwork for those that follow. Congratulations on a successful
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    How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    HouTx replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Wow - what a pickle. Based on OP's comments about that first school -- didn't attend the courses but still passed -- my spidey sense tells me that it was one of the notorious for-profit schools.......
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    work, school and family balance

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

    A little re-framing is in order. "Housework" should not be the job of any one person - unless you have employed someone other than family members to do it - LOL. Everyone lives in the house....
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    What is with Burt out IT Ppl Going in to Nursing?

    HouTx replied to MrFuggles's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse since the Earth's crust was cooling. Nurses (and other human services workers) are far more vulnerable to burnout than other professions. Our jobs require us to serve "two...
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    Too much sick leave?

    HouTx replied to chellemaree88's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Based on the language used, it doesn't seem as though OP is in the US. If so, advice about FMLA is irrelevant. Here's hoping you have seen the last of your string of illness/injury for a while &...
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    I Hate Nursing

    HouTx replied to BubbleSmiles's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nice rant. We not only understand, but can empathize with you - but that's all we can do. Life is way too short to voluntarily subject yourself to things that make you miserable. You owe it to...
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    Employees that smoke

    HouTx replied to apnurserock's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This will also have an effect upon insurance premiums for the employer. Health insurance for non-smokers costs less. Smoke-free buildings cost less to insure (less risk of smoking-related fires)....
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    Hotel Discounts for RN's

    HouTx replied to ccstalling's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you're an ANA member, there is a 15% discount from "best available" rate with the Wyndham Hotel group. I seem to recall that Westin Hotels has a discount also... but I'm not sure. Have a fun...
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    Liability Insurance

    HouTx replied to kmilisits's topic in General Nursing

    I would say "definitely YES!". You can incur liability for all sorts of things - plaintiff's attorneys are very creative these days. Hopefully, your company has some very clear policies and...
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    Pay?

    HouTx replied to RNfixmeplease's topic in General Nursing

    Each job has a salary attached. When you are in the business office, you are fulfilling that role, not an RN role. In order to ensure that they don't run afoul of Federal regulations or expose...
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    HouTx replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Houston has one of the largest population of Nigerian immigrants in the US & lots of international travelers. Yep, it's very concerning. Lots of very difficult ethical/legal issues
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    On "dumbing down" résumés

    HouTx replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Career

    Nope - it's not just nursing. A dear friend is dealing with this at the moment after being 'downsized'. She removed her graduate education from the resume & is now getting call-backs. I worked...
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    Chamberlain Houston Campus

    HouTx replied to Texas02's topic in Chamberlain College

    One of the essentials of nursing practice is the ability to critically think - analyze data & make accurate inferences. I hate to see us dissolve into emotional slanging matches rather than...
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    ITT Tech nursing program

    HouTx replied to unsure45's topic in General Students

    From what I have seen, the quality of for-profit programs varies a great deal between locations. There are some ITT campuses that have fairly good reputations, but apparently this is not the case for...
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    Worst semester ever!

    HouTx replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    You poor babies. If you hate nursing school so much, I am very concerned about your ability to cope with the real world of nursing practice. Just as much (if not more) stress & the stakes are...
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    Texas A&M Nursing School

    HouTx replied to Michelle51's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which location? I hate to say it (I am UT all the way!!) but their programs are stellar. If you can get in (they're uber-competitive), you won't regret it. Of course, UT is just as good.... if not...
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    going back to school and nursing... stressed out

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

    Hmm - OK, I'm going into Mom mode. Try to project yourself another 10 years into the future. You're now 39 years old. What is your life going to be like if you don't do anything - still working part...