HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Houston pre-nursing

    HouTx replied to L_bennett's topic in Texas Nursing

    Those are all stellar programs so I'm sure you know how competitive they are. Attending a program based in the TMC will provide you with unparalleled opportunities for exposure to a world-class...
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    Lunch bag suggestions?

    HouTx replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    Here's an idea... we used it a lot in graduate school evening classes. The class got together and each person agreed to take turns 'catering' dinner for the group. Some people brought in food,...
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    BSN student questioning my career in nursing

    HouTx replied to NursePick's topic in General Students

    There's an economic concept called "sunk cost"... meaning that there comes a point where an individual may choose to continue on an initiative even though the end goal is probably not going to happen...
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    Any Advice for New Nursing Students?

    HouTx replied to jrabbit0811's topic in General Students

    Oh for heaven's sake. It's an educational process, not the Bataan Death March. For every poster who weeps and wails and 'awfulizes' on this public forum, there are probably a dozen who are thriving....
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    tips for orientation- new rn

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

    Kind of a weird user name there Angel - just sayin'. My advice comes from the perspective of both a hiring manager & nurse educator. Focus on listening, understanding and absorbing what you are...
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    Tell us your career path after leaving the bedside.

    HouTx replied to chartreuse's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - it's a mistake to assume that nurse administrators are "away from the bedside". Their responsibilities are 'bedside to the nth degree'... They are affected & have to deal with ALL clinical...
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    PA-RN looking to relocate to Austin

    HouTx replied to ninjanurse5k's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will need a Tx license in order to be taken seriously as a job applicant. Since PA is not a compact state, you will need to do this ahead of time. Is there a particular reason that you have...
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    What's your spiel?

    HouTx replied to lucymalfoy's topic in General Nursing

    My organization adopted the AIDET process (developed by Studer) & it works very well. Here's a link (from another organization) with a very nice overview. (AIDET: Five Steps to Achieving...
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    Research Paper Ideas

    HouTx replied to LEOWifey's topic in General Students

    The use of statins has been in the news lately... with conflicting information about efficacy and potential long-term effects. The information would not be difficult to
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    how to get time off for an elective surgery?

    HouTx replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your organization's policy & procedure for personal (health related) FMLA. This usually involves submitting paperwork for the request. If physician documentation is required as part of...
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    Summer Work

    HouTx replied to kmn5091's topic in General Students

    LOL - so you're really keen on contracting every virus you can during the summer??? Kids are walking 'germ bags', & pediatric practices are ground zero so get prepared. Stock up on your OTC meds....
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    Samuel Merritt University ELMSN Case Management Spring 2015 entry

    HouTx replied to Inal0vespell's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm curious. What is the success rates for employment for grads of this program. All of the CM jobs that I am familiar with require significant levels of clinical expertise (experience) & CM...
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    So much doubt...

    HouTx replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ Too True ^^^ Employers are not keen on any sort of 'liberal arts' these days. The demand is for degrees that are associated with marketable skills. Engineering is top of the heap, followed by...
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    Do you hear nurses will take over respiratory work?

    HouTx replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as the person doing a task is competent to do so & the task is within her/his scope of licensure it's no biggie. The big concern is - ensuring that the task 'recipients' can provide the...
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    What else can you do with a nursing degree - besides nursing

    HouTx replied to sunmaidliz's topic in Nursing Career

    I admire your perspective & congratulate you on your insight. As a nurse educator, I wish that there was some sort of objective assessment that could determine whether nursing is the right career...
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    Hospital Administrator

    HouTx replied to Arichter's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a feeling that my input may rile some folks - but here goes. Nurses are pretty much pigeonholed in most health care organizations... the fact that you're a nurse, will overshadow everything...
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    Transfer Credits

    HouTx replied to msb555's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Prerequisites for prerequisites?? Do you mean that these are remedial courses? If so, they are not eligible for college credit, and will not count in your GPA. If they are actual for-credit...
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    HouTx replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This situation is not limited to nursing. I know for a fact (information from insiders) that IT workers - software developers most commonly from India, Pakistan and the Middle East, are subjected to...
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    Supportive Hubby wants to help Wife in Career Change

    HouTx replied to Mr. Sputters's topic in Nursing Career

    llg's advice is (as usual) spot-on! If I am interpreting correctly- her ultimate aim is Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse certification, right? If so, this is a specialty practice certification - from...
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    Magnet Status

    HouTx replied to taffy_fl's topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that many of the same structural standards that originated as part of the Magnet program are now popping up in other types of "quality" certifications like Leapfrog and JC....
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    Burrette

    HouTx replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! Refer to your organization's P&P or consult your pharmacy department. For heaven's sake, don't crowd-source to get information that is crucial for your clinical performance. This can lead...
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    Staffing Issues. (rant)

    HouTx replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly the reason that we ALL need to support 'safe staffing' legislation at the state & local levels. Also, be sure to utilize any processes at your disposal to call attention to the...
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    Who/what keeps track of your hours?

    HouTx replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Nursing

    KRONOS system. There are time clocks - scan employee ID badge - all over the place for routine 'in' and 'out' for non-exempt staff. It also has an online app - to check benefit time (PTO, EIB, etc)...
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    Cost of Living and Loans

    HouTx replied to Davis.M's topic in General Students

    Umm - not so much, actually. Be sure to check out the threads about new grads having to cope with high loan payments - and unable to find a job. Please be realistic about the return on your...
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    Need advice on how to write Admission note

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

    Check your organization's P&P. There should be some guidelines on documentation that you need to