HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Applying out of state? Licensure

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

    SoldierNurse22 is right. The issue of whether you need to be licensed before applying is not something that is regulated by the state... it is dependent on the hiring organization. If they are in a...
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    Volunteering

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

    If you goal is to meet people and learn more about an organization, volunteering would be a good idea. However, keep in mind that volunteers are very limited in the scope of activities that they are...
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    technology and nursing

    HouTx replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Career

    I have no idea what you mean by "nursing related instructions". But I am sensing a bit of arrogance in your post. Maybe it is unintended, but you are suggesting that you're special because other...
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    ALF for low income

    HouTx replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Find a medical social worker to find out all your options. This is what they
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    progress notes

    HouTx replied to cayenne06's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good gravy. Narrative charting needs to reflect the plan of care. It has been this way since Flo lit her lamp. If your narrative charting does not reflect something on the care plan, it is not...
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    Currently reading "The Good Nurse"...

    HouTx replied to mical's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the story of Genene Jones LVN - worked with her in San Antonio prior to her being caught in 1982. Multiple child murders. She was hired by an unsuspecting pediatrician after being given a...
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    Going back to skilled nursing after working in a doctor's office. Do you lose skills?

    HouTx replied to Cashlee's topic in General Nursing

    Can you work PRN at your old place just to keep your skills
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    Bullying-Need Advice with First Hospital Job

    HouTx replied to missy26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a new hire in any organization, you have to take responsibility to familiarize yourself with the clinical P&P. These will outline the process for admissions, and other tasks you need to...
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    orientation dilemma at a new facility

    HouTx replied to kvern's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like you are caught in the middle of a situation that is not at all about you. The nurse in question has some pre-existing resentment about fulfilling the role of preceptor. She has probably...
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    Just Curious- Any double majors out there?

    HouTx replied to futurenurse1657's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a program, not a "major" - like other practice professions. There is usually not enough curricular flexibility to include courses needed for another major unless you go way over on the...
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    Most depressed I've ever been during nursing school

    HouTx replied to stephen1219's topic in General Students

    Ah yes, I call it "The Peggy Lee syndrome"..... oldie songstress with a famous tune called " ?" about the depression and sadness when things don't meet expectations or work out the way you want them...
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    ADN to BSN vs. ADN to MSN Programs (Maricopa CC, ASU, NAU, UofP and GCU)

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

    As long as you obtain an undergrad nursing degree somewhere along the way, it's all good. I am happy to see an increasing number of educational articulation agreements that actually encourage nurses...
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    PPACA and Nursing

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

    First lesson - the only people in the 'field of medicine' are physicians. The rest of us work in the healthcare industry. LOL Oh, and we refer to those guys as "physicians", because the title...
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    Two bachelors to Masters CNL Georgia Regents

    HouTx replied to Keenabeena88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PLEASE make sure to engage in some due diligence before committing time, energy and money into an entry-level (pre-licensure) MSN. In my part of the country, they just aren't getting jobs. They are...
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    Getting Endorced in a another state

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

    In a word - "yes". You can submit the same CE course to both states if they meet requirements that are outlined in your BON rules. For instance, in my state, only initial ACLS certification can...
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    Careers with MSN Degree

    HouTx replied to guest833402's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can only speak for my organization. Roles that require MSN include positions in: Risk Management/Loss Prevention, Quality & Safety, Infection Control, Clinical Educator, Case management,...
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    nursing school pins

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

    ME! I have actually had to re-order my school pin twice since I graduated in '81. Lost the first one after a few years & the second one was damaged. And those suckers got more expensive each...
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    Understanding accents as a new nurse

    HouTx replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a very serious patient safety issue. Many years (1980's) ago, I was tangentially involved in a horrible incident with a terrible outcome.... due to mis-communication in a CVICU. The physicians...
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    How to get experience

    HouTx replied to oostephanieoo's topic in Nursing Career

    I am assuming you mean 'acute care' experience, right? Critical Care is a whole different level. Everything would depend upon the employment climate in your area. Are hospitals hiring inexperienced...
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    St. Luke's or Methodist (Houston) CVICU

    HouTx replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very smart to move to Houston in the "winter" rather than when it's jungle-hot .. LOL. Dealing with triple digit heat & 80% humidity is sometimes too much for our newcomers. Which location do...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    HouTx replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Nurse" is a legally protected title in Texas. It is illegal for anyone who is not licensed as an RN or LVN to claim this title. (Texas NPA Sec. 301.4515). Anyone who presents him/herself as a...
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    Can I go for an NP at the UT Health Science Center with a BSN from an A&M branch?

    HouTx replied to amhlaredo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NOPE - Aggies will never accept UT credits - LOL Srsly, PP's advice is spot-on. The only source of accurate information is that school. We can only give opinions. My opinion of Aggies??? Well,...
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    If hospitals require 85% BSN...

    HouTx replied to pete M's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It seems while nurses have been debating the 'BSN entry into practice' debate for decades, hospital employers have made the decision for us. But at this point, this is only affecting acute care...
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    a wannabe nurse with a fainting problem

    HouTx replied to mountainjc's topic in General Students

    OK - I got this one ... My parents were understandably concerned when I fainted each time I had a minor injury or got an injection as a child, so they followed up to see if anything was wrong... cue...
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    Just Finished Orientation - Miserable :(

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

    Seems like OP has already made up her mind - but is seeking validation to justify the