HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    HELP! 2nd Interview not so good....

    HouTx replied to amichelle1126's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why in the world would anyone quiz an applicant on the organization's core values? That's just dumb. You should not be expected to know any organization-specific trivia. Interviews should be...
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    Using judgement, med parameters

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

    It is critically important to adhere to the physician's order.... many nurses have gotten into a peck of trouble by attempting to second-guess or assuming a degree of latitude that does not exist....
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    New graduate reaction worries

    HouTx replied to newnurse1611's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many organizations (like mine) routinely provide critical incident stress debriefing sessions for staff who have been involved in resuscitation efforts. Even when a 'code' is successful, it can be a...
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    Is it me or nursing?

    HouTx replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand your frustration. Shift rotation is the pits. As a (very) tenured nurse, I strongly encourage you to always place your family first.... jobs come and go. Nothing is as important as your...
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    Going to school: question for nurses

    HouTx replied to Jesshallmark's topic in Nursing Career

    If your seizures are not controlled, this will be a problem in any setting. Most people with this situation have activity restrictions that would probably rule out a lot of nursing jobs in which...
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    Hospice nurse burnout: ER?

    HouTx replied to alyiana's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! I am sure that anyone would be really burnt out due to the instability & constant change in job circumstances that you have experienced. What a mess! ED is a polar opposite of hospice....
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    Dietetics to BSN

    HouTx replied to LookingForward2016's topic in Nursing Career

    In my part of the country, ELM (entry-level MSN) degrees are not well received by employers unless the candidate is coming in from a relevant (hands-on) clinical profession such as EMT, RT, PTA, etc....
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    I hate nursing

    HouTx replied to Autumn0826's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many types of positions that are more suited to an introvert -- I totally get the 'dealing with people exhausts me' thing. My idea of a good time??? Solitude and my Kindle - LOL. But I...
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    Nurse Extern

    HouTx replied to Karou's topic in Nursing Career

    I admire your commitment to the mentoring role. I am sure your 'newbie' will benefit from this. However, placing too much emphasis on technical skills will detract from the 'real' work of nurses.......
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    I have a BS in Psychology then an ASN can I go for MSN in Leadership or a DNP?

    HouTx replied to JaredOwen's topic in Nursing Career

    The designation of "DNP" refers to education for clinical specialties - all of which require clinical practicum for advanced practice. If you are seeking a doctorate in nursing...
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    Made the leap from Rad Tech program to Nursing!!!

    HouTx replied to Rebekah1882's topic in Nursing Career

    Seems like you have made a very well informed decision. I wish you great success in your nursing
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    need some insight on if I should become a nurse or not...

    HouTx replied to direwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let anyone push you into something you don't want to do - in any area of life. PP's have offered wonderful advice. Best of luck to you as you move
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    Unsafe ED

    HouTx replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Dunno about your facilities, but in ours - hanging on to a patient in the ED will not prevent the nurse from getting another patient assignment. Once the Docs order transfer/discharge, that patient...
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    Foreign-trained RN - PASSED NCLEX-RN 1st Attempt!!!

    HouTx replied to yeenka's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    EXCELLENT!!!! We hear so much about how much difficulty IENs have with NCLEX - and how 'different' US nursing is from the rest of the world. It's wonderful to hear a success story. And - ta dah -...
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    Med-Surg Albatross

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

    MedSurg is the area in which you have to deal with the largest variety of clinical issues in any acute care setting: patients, physicians, etc. "Specialty" areas are much more limited in scope -...
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    Still no one from hospital would hire even after 1yr

    HouTx replied to nneokill175's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The most common pathway to informatics is via initial involvement as a clinical super-user in a patient care department. EHR companies such as Cerner, Epic, Meditech, etc. hire nurses in a variety of...
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    Reaching out to those who applied for jobs before NCLEX

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

    Hiring practices vary a great deal. Many facilities simply do not hire anyone before they have a license, despite the fact that graduate nurses can legally practice as an RN prior to taking NCLEX....
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    Help me? & is anyone in South Carolina?

    HouTx replied to mrskrobbins's topic in Nursing Career

    You may have better luck in the So Carolina forum - click on "US" in the yellow bar at the top of the
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    New Grad Starting Salary

    HouTx replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Texas" is not homogeneous. There is a great deal of geographic variability across our
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    Multi-Tasking

    HouTx replied to ShelleyShipp1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was there a question in there somewhere? As for the 'no lunch break' thing . . . ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR LUNCH. As an hourly employee (not exempt) it is against Federal law to refuse to pay you for any...
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    Which MSN degree, CNE or CNS?

    HouTx replied to Loque's topic in Nursing Career

    It will be very difficult to land a nurse educator job without demonstrated clinical expertise & some background in entry-level instruction such as BLS Instructor. In my organization, entry level...
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    DFW area hiring ADN new grads?

    HouTx replied to L6870's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are jobs for ADNs in non-acute care settings, but you will need a BSN to get a job in acute care. PP is correct - in the hospitals with which I am familiar, the old 'newborn' or 'well-baby'...
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    RN program in Dallas

    HouTx replied to psanchez2's topic in Texas Nursing

    As usual, TheCommuter is right on target. Just wanted to add a brief explanation. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulates/approves college programs in the state. They require Texas...
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    Post Master's Certificates in Nsg Education Recommendations

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

    Drexel also has a really great program which includes specific content for teaching online. Nursing Education and Faculty Role - Division of Graduate
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    New focus

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

    The best advice I can provide is -- keep in mind that your 'customer' is the Leadership of that organization. Your most important objective is to meet their needs. That may sound horrible, unless...