HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nurse Apprenticeship counts as experience?

    HouTx replied to Chelsea.K's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not familiar with the role of Nurse Apprentice. Are you working as an unlicensed tech? You need to provide more information please, as this is not a commonly used job
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    From the other side...nurses as patients.

    HouTx replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, this is exactly why I have become a supporter of Bedside Shift Report - I experienced it as a patient and it was GREAT!!! So much better than my previous inpatient adventures. I was kept...
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    Potty Training Schedule and Night Shift

    HouTx replied to jmikayla's topic in General Nursing

    Doggy day care. In my part of the country, some of them offer potty training as
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    Question on hiring

    HouTx replied to auson16's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed - 12 months of full-time work is the norm. In most organizations, it's not up to the hiring manager - rules about internal transfers are established by
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    Nursing Certifications

    HouTx replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, nurses with current (legit) specialty certification get a pass on the CE requirement to renew licensure. My organization also pays for initial certification & re-cert as well as the...
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    BA in Psych--->RN

    HouTx replied to Miranda2360's topic in General Students

    The reason that science-y pre-reqs expire after 5 years is because knowledge is continually updating. That's also the reason that clinicians (all disciplines) have to be lifetime learners... just to...
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    Is working weekends only working out for you?

    HouTx replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I worked compressed weekends (16 hours Sat & Sun) as an LVN (NeuroTrauma StepDown) for 2 years while completing my BSN. It was only later on that I realized I had gone a full 24 months without...
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    Self Sabotaging or realistic?

    HouTx replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Students

    From my perspective, it is ALWAYS a good idea to have alternate plans, no matter what you're doing. This is one characteristic that differentiates resilient people from those that fall apart at the...
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    Juvenile conviction

    HouTx replied to Honey4evr's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There is a great deal of variability between state BONs. Don't be afraid to contact your BON to obtain information specific to your state rather than relying on information that may not be relevant....
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    My career plan feels shaky

    HouTx replied to GK-Seedy's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Your sincerity is coming across loud and clear. Congratulations on turning yourself around and moving ahead. This takes courage. However, a couple of items in your story...
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    Getting Discouraged

    HouTx replied to Jen51685's topic in General Nursing

    Just a couple of quick comments. IMHO, Accountants "help" people a LOT!!! I'd be lost without my tax gal - she's saved my bacon on more than one occasion, including an IRS audit (scary). Maybe OP...
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    "Nurse Bedside Shift Report" Survey

    HouTx replied to kangoshichie's topic in General Nursing

    OK - full disclosure - my organization mandated BSR 2 years ago. There was formal training, including simulation and role play. Training is part of our nursing orientation. But common sense does...
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    Superstitious

    HouTx replied to fcp4life's topic in General Nursing

    And let's not forget the very real and horrendous consequences of ever saying "it's a slow night"..... similar to theater folk talking about that Scottish
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    Nursing During The HIV/AIDS Crisis

    HouTx replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Hindsight is always easier, isn't it. It's easy to condemn nurses & other clinicians who were frightened about dealing with HIV/AIDS "back in the day".... but remember, we were dealing with it...
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    Where do I go from here?

    HouTx replied to Raquel.Perez's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nursing school does not produce fully competent nurses. So, yes - absolutely - you need to become licensed and successfully complete a transition from student to practicing nurse before deciding...
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    Clinical vs. Practicum

    HouTx replied to Lisa2.0's topic in General Students

    In reality, the terms may be used interchangeably. In any type of applied course (welding, horseshoeing, dog grooming, etc.) "Practicum" usually denotes the portion of the course that is hands-on in...
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    Goals not met before discharge.....

    HouTx replied to Matt8700's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! Patient care goals should always be based on the anticipated discharge date. In my organization, we use the SMART format. S=specific, M=measurable, A=accountable (patient or...
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    BRCC Nursing past, present and future grads, how competitive is admission?

    HouTx replied to kdiamond1870's topic in General Students

    You should spell out the name of the college. "BRCC" could indicate many different schools. Another way to improve the number of relevant responses is to post this question in your state forum -...
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    College

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

    Are you in the US? If so, there are governmental subsidies - in the form of grants & financial aid - that are intended to assist students with financial needs. There is a FAFSA form you will...
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    Anatomy study materials

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

    Cadaver lab is very different than the typical A&P lab that utilizes animal dissection &/or plastic models. The 'real thing' is never brightly colored or easy to snap apart. Everything is...
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    Nursing schools that don't require HS foreign language?

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

    PP is correct. This is not a requirement in
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    Nurse Recruiter

    HouTx replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does this recruiter actually work for that organization? If you're unsure, always go with your instinct. It may be wise to seek additional information. You can always call or visit their employment...
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    LSBN denial/delay advice

    HouTx replied to Rockanurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As part of my job, I've become familiar with the LSBN disciplinary process & outcomes. My advice? Be absolutely honest. Provide all of the information requested - then double check to make sure...
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    Psych Undergrad to Nursing or Gerontology?

    HouTx replied to smking0906's topic in Nursing Career

    You're very wise to engage in a period of reflection and exploration before making a commitment to any additional education. Nursing is a health science profession. It's not just a matter of...
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    Recruiter Recommendations Wanted

    HouTx replied to DCtoAK's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're seeking a staff nurse position, you're going to have more luck by contacting prospective employers yourself, as they are unlikely to need the (expensive) services of a recruiting firm to...