HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Specializing as a new grad

    HouTx replied to hopefulSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in both areas. NICU was the only type of ICU that I couldn't deal with . . . too many ethical issues = lots of moral distress. Neuro/Trauma is my absolute favorite practice area. You...
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    Is anyone else bothered by this? You should be

    HouTx replied to ronchelednik's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread. My state has required CE for quite a few years, but recently 'upped the bar' by requiring the CE to be relevant to the nurse's area of practice. Logically, this make sense if the...
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    Stressed Out, Last Semester, Home Problems

    HouTx replied to HenrySD's topic in General Students

    Sorry, we cannot provide any treatment or medical advice here on AN. You need to seek assistance from a qualified
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    Should I be depressed?

    HouTx replied to nursingstudent018's topic in General Students

    SNAP OUT OF IT! There's absolutely nothing you can do about the past except learn from it so you don't make the same mistakes over and over again. You made some bad decisions and now you're dealing...
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    How specialty certification opens a ton of doors...

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

    Totally agree!!! When you obtain a nationally recognized specialty certification, it gives you two significant advantages because potential employers will know: 1) exactly what skills &...
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    Need advice - Med/Surg nurse applied for Progressive Care Unit position

    HouTx replied to Pairofshues's topic in Nursing Career

    I urge you to do a bit of investigation first. What type of patients are cared for in that PCU? What are the defining and noteworthy characteristics of that hospital? How long has it been there?...
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    New LVN Graduate moving from Ohio to Texas

    HouTx replied to missvickie2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is an underlying issue with LP/VN programs - the majority of them are 'clock hour' (vocational) programs rather than 'credit hour' programs & most do not have national accreditation because...
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    Looking for a nursing position...

    HouTx replied to mirid1390's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In addition to not being eligible for FMLA (maternity leave), you may find yourself simply out of a job when you go on leave because the employer does not have to hold your job if you are not on FMLA....
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    Transport in the hospital.

    HouTx replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I hate those 'road trips'!!! ICU patients are even worse - rolling along with cardiac & hemodynamic monitors, chest tubes, portable suction, O2tanks, ambu bag, 3 IV poles, portable ventilator......
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    HELP!

    HouTx replied to CassieCobb's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the 3rd (South) Coast. Much lower cost of living in most areas along the Gulf Coast. Winters are certainly mild. The downside is - once in a while you have a chance to see your house go...
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    Psych nursing education group activity?

    HouTx replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    Hmm - realistically, typical psych patients are not known for ability to focus on cognitive tasks for very long. This would rule out any sort of trivia or Jeopardy-type activity. A better choice...
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    Student Loans for ABSN? Need Advice!!

    HouTx replied to lmnop9999's topic in General Students

    Accelerated programs in my neck of the woods use cumulative GPA as a basis for admission. If this is the case, these decisions may turn out to be a moot
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    In last semester and thinking of changing majors

    HouTx replied to MMA12345's topic in General Students

    Congrats on realizing this and deciding to do something about it. It's a very responsible and mature thing to do. There are enough nurses who hate coming to work - no need to add to that number. You...
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    Patient Safety Aide

    HouTx replied to LadyK90's topic in General Students

    There is NO SAFE WAY to lift a non weight bearing adult human without a mechanical lift. If you damage your back, it could finish your nursing career before it begins. It's also dangerous for the...
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    Scholarships/grants

    HouTx replied to batgirlRN's topic in General Students

    Agree with ^^^^. The financial aid folks should be able to help you out. BTW, congrats on being accepted to UTMB- they're super competitive. You must be a
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    Family Contract

    HouTx replied to 3rdGenRN's topic in General Students

    "Giving up" household chores - YEA!!! Sounds like a great deal to me. I did a similar thing whenever I was in school.. but I learned a valuable lesson. When you 'give up' responsibility, that means...
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    RN-BSN

    HouTx replied to kimd_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    If it's OLL in San Antonio, it's a private Catholic University. Well established but
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    Quitting hospital job to go into adult day care...am I nuts?

    HouTx replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    Clarification - The only thing that can impact your license is your behavior/choices. Inadequate paperwork may cause problems for reimbursement or continued re-accreditation, but it won't have any...
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    2014's Best & Worst States for Nurses

    HouTx posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Thought I'd share this very interesting article from wallethub.com. http://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-nurses/4041/ The study incorporated a number of variables from legitimate sources to...
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    Commute...or Settle

    HouTx replied to FutureNurseK's topic in General Students

    BSN - for sure unless you are OK with working only in non-hospital jobs. BSN has become the 'entry level' for acute care in the US - for a number of reasons. Even if you are in an area where it has...
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    Is Nursing a good choice for me?

    HouTx replied to mctavish55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally agree with PP ^^^. It's much better to take a longer view of your career preparation rather than looking for a quick fix. Right now, Engineering & Computer Science grads are 'top of the...
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    Had nursing license for a year.

    HouTx replied to jadixon08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm - if a governmental agency determined that you were "wrongly terminated" when you applied for unemployment benefits.... I would think that you have some legal recourse to be reinstated with that...
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    I am Humiliated

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

    That's funny - because IMO, including an "objective" is very old fashioned. The 'I am perfect for this job' information is part of your cover letter. It's pretty obvious that any applicant's...
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    Rotating Shifts

    HouTx replied to lilcampy310's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know of any hospitals that still use rotating shifts in my neck of the woods. But 'back in the day', it was very common. The only alternative was to work permanent nights. Just like most...
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    Offered job, later told it's not guaranteed

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

    Don't read too much in to the "not guaranteed" statement. HR folks are very careful to avoid the legal entanglements that can happen when a job applicant is "promised" something - whether it is the...