HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    HouTx replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Many organizations will only hire inexperienced new grads into full time positions due to the extensive amount of hands-on learning/development that is needed for a successful transition. Reducing...
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    Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

    HouTx replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to chime in. First of all, our working schedules are absolutely NOT "flexible"... heck, nurses are so rigidly scheduled that we are actively discouraged from ever calling in sick. srsly....
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    What you guys think of Chamberlain?

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

    You guys do know that it is DeVry, right? Just checking. The Houston facility is very nice - lots of great gadgets & simulation equipment.. but with the tuition they charge, it should be nice!...
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    Failed at being a Nurse

    HouTx replied to sunmaidliz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Short term memory problems are essentially a deal-breaker for most direct care jobs. Direct care clinical work requires cognitive multitasking on a continuous basis. I just don't see how a safe...
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    Second guessing, Nursing? Sonography? NICU?

    HouTx replied to snowy5's topic in Nursing Career

    Sonographers, especially sub-specialists (e.g, echo cardiography) are in high demand in my area. As for nurses being "desensitized" - it is a function of professional boundaries. Think about it....
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    What should I do?

    HouTx replied to naagye's topic in Nursing Career

    So -you dropped out of nursing school after only a semester of clinical (1.5 years remaining)? If you completed one semester of clinical, you should be able to work as a nurse aide. Many...
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    how long do I have to STAY in bedside nursing to LEAVE bedside nursing?

    HouTx replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Nursing Career

    It's discouraging to see that so many people feel as though direct care nursing is tantamount to serving a prison term. I agree with PP - if you really hate it please move on to something else ASAP....
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    Nursing Career Choices...

    HouTx replied to CarrieBarden's topic in Nursing Career

    If its a priority to maintain a comparable salary, any hospital-based 'procedural' area probably would be a good fit - such as PPs suggestion of Endo. However, with increasing pressure to minimize...
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    Private school vs Local public school?

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

    I'm confused - when y'all are referring to "private schools" do you mean commercial (for-profit, investor-owned) or traditional private (not-for-profit, but not tax funded). There is a huge difference...
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    Experiences with nursing school

    HouTx replied to ceve2111's topic in Nursing Career

    Hang on just a minute. Before you go of in a completely nursing tangent, take the time to explore all the other health care professions. Are you aware that Art Therapy is a distinct discipline?...
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    How can a pt experience both anemia (with a low hematocrit) and volume overload?

    HouTx replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    It's not unusual for severely anemic patients to be fluid over-loaded & 3rd spacing due to compensatory mechanisms... chemical and baro-receptors kick in trying to increase volume by any means...
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    Need help Choosing a job

    HouTx replied to missy26's topic in General Nursing

    Oddly enough, LTCs in my neck of the woods are more attuned to preventing musculo-skeletal injuries than hospitals are. Some of them have strictly enforced "no manual lift" policies - staff must use...
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    Confused?

    HouTx replied to tayy'mac's topic in Nursing Career

    It is confusing, isn't it? Healthcare is a very complex industry and our job roles/titles change periodically in order to adapt to the changing processes we have to support. HIT - can actually be...
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    GED and Nursing

    HouTx replied to futureNurse1996's topic in General Nursing

    I know two Chief Nurse Executives (one male, one female) who started out with GEDs after semi-disastrous HS experiences. Both have earned PhDs. Ignore those nay-sayers. They're just trying to bring...
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    Sociology

    HouTx replied to w292737's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    None of the above. CLEP Sociology.. it's pretty easy to
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    Culture

    HouTx replied to Kbartholomay's topic in General World

    Hmm - IMNO, OP's post was not "a simple question". If anyone wants to survey ANers - I would suggest using SurveyMonkey or some other survey tool rather than expecting respondents to deal with a...
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    Poll- How do you prefer to learn?

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

    I strongly urge you to look at actual education research as well - in order to provide an adequate theoretical framework for your paper. Take a look at "Efficiency in Learning: Evidence-based...
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    Thinking about becoming a nurse

    HouTx replied to SeattleMan's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wise words - there's nothing as valuable as the voice of
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    asn-bsn-medical school

    HouTx replied to nstillwaggon's topic in Men in Nursing

    Gentle hint - in this (virtual) neighborhood, please use the term "physician" if you are referring to Medical Doctors. There are a lot of us rattling around here on AN who are a testament to the fact...
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    How does leave of absence work? (not talking about paid time off)

    HouTx replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    What a great opportunity - That's why I love my tribe (nursing) so many really talented people. Actually, I think you CAN combine music with your nursing career -- there are a lot of precedents....
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    Pharmaceutical Nurse Consultant?

    HouTx replied to Definingmyfuture's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Sounds very interesting. There is a huge and growing emphasis on patient safety. It is refreshing to see that a pharma is willing to expend resources in this direction. If you get the job,...
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    looking for an MSN program

    HouTx replied to trsat-rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sure you can uncover quite a few graduate schools that offer MSN-Edu or Informatics. But, I want to point out that the most successful students are those who graduate from programs that require...
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    Second degree online BSN programs? (initial entry)

    HouTx replied to belindaval's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry you aren't getting many responses, but that's probably because you are seeking information on something that doesn't exist. As far as I know, the only other option that fits your criteria is...
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    Direct Entry/Non-Nurse

    HouTx replied to warthawg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just want to be clear. No matter what degree you are pursuing - there is no such thing as 100% online pre-licensure program. You'll find that there is a direct correlation between 'ease of...
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    I don't want to go into debt with no raise :(

    HouTx replied to Janinern84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a relative who is a CPA - he told me that the education cost is deductible if your job description reflects the need for a BSN. That means it is essential continuing education to keep your...