HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Succeeding feels good!

    HouTx replied to imaginemily1323's topic in General Students

    That's so GREAT!!! I love to hear student success stories like yours. And - it would seem that those mean old teachers were right, huh? The key to success is changing the way you learn and study,...
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    "The calling."

    HouTx replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey guys - that deep-down feeling of "wanting to help people" .... that's a 'calling'. In modern speak, a calling is something that connects to your own internal value system. It's not a religious...
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    Help! For Non-Science Majors...??!

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

    To my knowledge, BSN programs in TX require both micro AND chemistry.... not an either/or. As PP's stated, BSN is a science major. Check with the programs you are applying to - find out their...
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    Need career advice re: 2 scenarios

    HouTx replied to BernR6's topic in Nursing Career

    So - what does your wife think you should do? She is your most important advisor since she is going to be responsible for supporting you afterward. Many of us attended school while still maintaining...
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    Questions re: taking the plunge into RN-hood!

    HouTx replied to grrl77's topic in Nursing Career

    If job "security" is one of the factors that is driving your decision, you may want to re-think. Nursing is no longer a safe bet for lifetime employment. If you poke around here on AN, you will find...
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    CNA or Healthcare Assistant?

    HouTx replied to tienti's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't exactly know what a "healthcare assistant" is. I doubt whether it is a certificate that potential employers would recognize either. Entry-level jobs are geared toward CNA or MAs. That is...
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    Word crimes! (No txtng)

    HouTx replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    2 tru!!! Love Weird
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    Joint Commission is a Joke...

    HouTx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    OK - so what's the alternative? Do you not want ANY type of mandatory criteria for hospital operations? Just imagine how that would turn out. Sheesh. CMS surveys are more exacting than JC - with...
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    Quick run down on different specialties in nursing and the priorities.

    HouTx replied to infinitebeyond's topic in General Nursing

    All nursing areas have the same priority - keep the patient safe, meet patient needs, support healing/recovery & provide quality care. Differences are dictated by the types of technology used in...
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    M.Div. considering BSN

    HouTx replied to Kellymp's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Oh my gosh! I can see several types of nursing practice where OP's MDiv would be valuable. Parish Nursing is a clinical nursing specialty. Jobs can be structured differently, but this role is focused...
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    Black listing

    HouTx replied to RN4JUSTICE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Horrible situation. But it is not limited to nursing. We're no different than other types of work. It just seems to be more intense because our 'normal' scope of work is knee-deep in emotional...
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    Age

    HouTx replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In truth, the job situation for new grads, especially ADNs, is pretty dismal in many areas of the country, no matter what your age. Having to essentially start over - moving from confident expert to...
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    Trying to decide between accelerated BSN, entry-level MSN-NP, and ADN

    HouTx replied to NorthBeach's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Bottom line? Hospitals are only hiring BSN grads except for rural areas. And rural hospitals are quickly moving to adopt the same standard. There are a number of factors driving this issue -...
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    NAP program

    HouTx replied to Mom2_7's topic in General Students

    What is the NAP
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    Wanting an LPN degree

    HouTx replied to fraguada.sm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Academic accreditation is not an important consideration with 'contact hour' (vocational/technical) schools because they only need to be approved by the state's nursing board, who also establish the...
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    Work Experience

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

    Is there a reason you aren't just pursuing your BSN now? If nursing is your goal, it isn't very efficient or cost effective to continue with a degree that you don't actually want or need. You don't...
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    SCHOOLS

    HouTx replied to leontyne cooper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please change your user name to something more anonymous. Maintaining anonymity on social media in general is important, but here on AN, it could have have significant professional
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    Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

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

    Hang on just a sec! "nurse or doctor" is not an either-or question. There are a lot of us on AN who are Nurses as well as Doctors - LOL. I am personally offended by everyone who believes that the...
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    new RN on orientation

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

    Make sure you have written documents that outline everything you are supposed to accomplish while you are in orientation. This will include some checklists, I'm sure. You need to know exactly how...
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    RN to BSN online -shortest time/cost

    HouTx replied to nubia2020's topic in Texas Nursing

    We're lucky - Texas in-state tuition at state schools is still a bargain. TxTech is a terrific school! Go Raiders!!! You do realize that they have a 100% online RN-BSN program, right? As I recall,...
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    hey yall!!!

    HouTx replied to aeasley's topic in Texas Nursing

    You'll need to contact the program to find out specifics: number of applicants vs. number admitted; avg GPA for admission, etc. If you want general information about the college, you can get stats at...
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    Who do you manage when you're burnt out at work and who do yout vent to?

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

    Ah yes - Mars vs Venus. You (Venus) only want someone to listen and try to understand what you're going through.. He (Mars) want to fix your problem. It's always been a wonder to me how we can share...
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    5 year BSN programs - alarming

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

    Nursing is one of the very few educational pathways designed to produce a healthcare professional that does NOT include a formal transition to practice component (residency, fellowship, internship,...
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    Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

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

    thatnursingguy03 has described the exact hiring situation in my area. Managers are simply not hiring any entry-level MSNs due to previous experience. They are no more qualified for entry-level jobs...
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    Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    HouTx replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    LOL - you just can't beat random-access hard copy (paper and pencil) can