HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Doctors treat us like...

    HouTx replied to U2BCool's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If those patients are having such long stays & inappropriate treatment - it won't be a long-term problem because your organization will go broke. Srsly. There is no way this will be approved for...
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    manipulative and dominating employee

    HouTx replied to sourapril's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You have no idea what the boss is doing about this coworker. Chances are, this issue is being handled privately - as it should be. But there is nothing stopping you from confronting bossypant's...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    HouTx replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Am I the only one who sees the irony in this?? What about the behavior of students who are disparaging their instructors online rather than dealing with issues face-to-face? Karma bus has arrived....
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    Leaving the nurse profession

    HouTx replied to Cindycin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry that you have had such a difficult time getting your career started, but please don't make blanket generalizations like "There's no support for new nurses entering the profession." This...
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    HR vs Nurse Recruiter

    HouTx replied to lpark000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is absolutely no standardization in either HR infrastructure or the actual employment process - it will vary by facility. Many organizations do not even have nurse recruiters or if they do,...
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    paying for "life" while in full time school

    HouTx replied to juliesemer's topic in General Students

    "Clock hour" vocational schools have to meet a different set of regulations based upon students' physical presence in the learning environment. Credit-hour (traditional college) programs include...
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    Hand Held Device Requirement for Clinical

    HouTx replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    If you want a one-device solution, check out the Galaxy Note 3 "phablet"... it's an Android phone, but large enough to use as a real tablet. It can fit in a pocket. It's much lighter than a Kindle...
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    New charge nurse, overwhelmed and underappreciated

    HouTx replied to keepcalm_carryon's topic in Nurse Management

    Hmm - where to start? To me, the most obvious issue is that you, an LPN, are expected to supervise RNs. You don't have the legal authority to supervise/direct their clinical care so you are limited...
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    "Just Don't Kill Anyone"

    HouTx replied to PCnurse88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hooray for YOU!!! A supportive and empathetic preceptor can make all the difference, right? You confidence will continue to grow as you gain more experience. Before you know it, you'll also be...
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    How do you go about it?

    HouTx replied to Episteme's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    LOL - I didn't clue into this until I was in grad school. That was when I finally internalized what nursing was all about. I wish that they had clarified this in my BSN
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    Working in the hospital setting

    HouTx replied to lefrench123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    GO FOR IT!!! There are a lot more of us (workplace educators) than them (academic educators). For the most part, our salaries are much better and the jobs are a lot more interesting. I am involved...
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    Teaching Without A MSN?

    HouTx replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I totally understand your frustration & need for a change. It is possible for a BSN nurse to be 'waivered' as a clinical instructor - for RN students, especially if you have some unique...
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    Is it acceptable nursing practice?

    HouTx replied to csimes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Interesting discussion - brings up issues most of us haven't even thought
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    Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    HouTx replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Keep in mind that if you are interrupted for work issues at any time during your "meal break", (Federal law) you must be paid for that time. This has become a huge issue - according to a recent...
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    Equipment in pt rooms

    HouTx replied to nursling2012's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would suggest you talk to your department manager about this issue. Although there are some minimum accreditation/licensure standards, each organization may handle it differently. For instance, in...
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    Really horrible working conditions with NO support

    HouTx replied to squatsandPB's topic in General Nursing

    In my part of the country, "Float Pool" does not mean premium pay... just indicates that they don't have a 'home' department and are expected to work in a lot of different areas. Pay is determined by...
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    I really need help

    HouTx replied to mike2014's topic in General Nursing

    Schools set up their admission requirements based on an analysis of the criteria associated with achieving the goals of the program. They conduct ongoing data analyses to determine what...
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    I'm a student NURSE

    HouTx replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    There is a HUGE difference between Nurse & First Responder. FR competency is outside our normal scope of practice. Me? I tend to maintain radio silence if there is a 'medical emergency' in a...
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    Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

    HouTx replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This should be good. (getting
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    Question about experience

    HouTx replied to OlivetheRN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the confusion is due to the wide variation among "Emergency Department" settings. (American Trauma Society: Trauma Resources » Trauma Categorization Explained). There is a very big...
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    Laptop vs Paper

    HouTx replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing it. My handwriting is dreadful... Back in the dark ages when I was 13, my teachers suggested (to my parents) that I type my assignments. They quickly...
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    can you apply for nursing school while finishing prereq classes? GCU hopeful

    HouTx replied to J89Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As PP's have pointed out, each program has it's own rules in this area. Just be aware that if they accept applications prior to completing your pre-reqs, there is a high likelihood that they would...
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    research volunteer prior applying for nursing school

    HouTx replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a research participant (aka 'lab rat') isn't going to add value to your application to nursing school. But if it can be a relatively low stress source of income, I'd say go for it. Simply...
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    New Nurses, please watch your diction and filler words

    HouTx replied to Wrench Party's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No good deed goes unpunished, right? IMO, the OP was only offering insight in hopes that it would have some benefit to others. OP is just pointing out that perception is what shapes our "reality"....
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    TWU Houston Apartments

    HouTx replied to sgsbaybee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anything along the rail is going to be very pricey. Take a look at housing along the 288 corridor - towards Pearland. It is a very short commute. Lots of TMC folks live in that area. You may even...