HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What are the qualities of a nurse educator?

    HouTx replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Agree with all the qualities that OP listed. But there's something missing. Educators need to be 'educated' and competent in the discipline of education. This is a separate and distinct profession...
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    PBDS assessment module help

    HouTx replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Seeking to 'crowd source' answers to this assessment is a serious breach of integrity. The sole purpose is to determine YOUR clinical knowledge & ability to deal with commonly encountered...
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    Unprofessional Remark by Manager

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

    Ah yes - the "dead messenger" phenomenon. Incompetent managers must feel that the most effective way to hide is behind the bodies of all the people who tried to give them 'bad news' or tell them...
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    Hospital budgets and cuts

    HouTx replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    If you work for a not-for-profit hospital, you can get specific information on executive compensation by looking up your organization's form 990 - this is an annual report that has to be submitted to...
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    Film as Art vs Comparative Religion

    HouTx replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't have a any info about your classes - just wanted to point out that the Comparative Religion course would actually very relevant to nursing practice. Patients' cultural beliefs (which shape...
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    Disillusioned, stressed, regretting nursing?

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

    I'm sorry you're feeling so stressed - but just wanted to reassure you that all new nurses go through the same thing. Remember when you first started learning to drive? You had a mental checklist of...
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    Might not graduate over FB

    HouTx replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    What an unfortunate situation. I'm probably not the best person to provide any relevant advice because the whole 'social media' thing continues to flummox me. I'm a very private person & just...
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    MSN/CNL for non-nurses

    HouTx replied to bluebell2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They have to compete with all other new grads for entry level jobs. They're not getting hired in my neck of the woods. Graduate education is associated with higher levels of clinical expertise &...
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    catheter care

    HouTx replied to YvonneLisa's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to your organization's policy & procedure for specifics. You can never go wrong with
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    Education day

    HouTx replied to Nursekenzie's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, it is a way to acknowledge your job performance in a very positive way! Smart manager. Smart
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    Transportation Safety Question

    HouTx replied to fitzfan82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is obviously a source of potential liability due to the patient & staff safety issues involved. I would suggest talking to your Risk Management & Occ Health folks about this situation...
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    pay freezes

    HouTx replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    PP is correct about 990's. You can create a free account on Guide Star (GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses) and look up information on any not for...
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    Wage Theft: Justice in the Workplace

    HouTx replied to Imagepoem's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting. My viewpoint - Nurses (and other licensed professionals) exist in a workplace dichotomy. We are answerable to two "masters"... our employer and our licensing board. We can never use...
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    Benefits of attending RN convention

    HouTx replied to NoScrubs's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have been an ANA/State/local member for 20 years. Also a member of ANPD & AACN. I have attended at least one 'big' conference each year as well as annual workshops conducted by my BON. ALL of...
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    Venting, majority of class did poorly on test

    HouTx replied to nobodywarnedme's topic in General Students

    Over-reliance on lecture is a failing of many students. As an educator, I often wonder why students would be content to pay (a lot of) money just to have someone read the textbook to them - LOL. My...
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    Working after graduation and B4 taking NCLEX-RN

    HouTx replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in General Students

    Actually, most state BONs allow graduate nurses to function as a 'real nurse' prior to NCLEX, so you would not be limited to working as a CNA. OTOH, employers are currently inundated with far more...
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    Getting Nervous!!

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

    Congratulations on being accepted to Regis - They have a very strong program and other than the 'blip' for 2013, their NCLEX pass rates have been great. I'm sure you already have a good idea about...
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    Accelerated BSN programs in LA?

    HouTx replied to ichang's topic in California Nursing

    Money is no object?? WOW! Can you adopt me? Truth of the matter is - you HAVE to complete pre-requisite courses because the knowledge from these courses form the basis for clinical education. If...
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    Why didn't you hire me?

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

    KelRN215 is exactly right. Hiring managers make a decision based on comparisons.... they've obtained the same information from each applicant so they compare and rank the comparisons before making a...
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    Performance-based interview questions

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

    Since you are a new grad, chances are they will not be asking you any questions that are focused on your ability to manage clinical situations because you simply haven't done this before. The...
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    Kudos board

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

    Basic motivational psychology - when you 'reward' an act, you are basically saying 'this is what it's worth'. It diminishes the act itself into a simple transaction. Alfie Kohn wrote a wonderful...
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    Industrial Piercing

    HouTx replied to jessadarling14's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear lord - is this a 'thing' now? Just when you think you've seen it all (like the earlobe portholes), something new comes
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    Dizzy during circumcision

    HouTx replied to RavensNation's topic in General Students

    I had a wonderful nursing instructor who told me (after one such episode) that this was an indication of my genuine empathy for my patients. If I didn't feel a connection, it wouldn't bother me. I...
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    Yet another interruption on nights

    HouTx replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    This is part of the national CLABSI initiative. Central Line Infection Very important quality/safety initiative for healthcare. All major regulatory folks have jumped on this bandwagon, including...
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    To report or not to report? Also where and how?

    HouTx replied to Momma.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - what a pickle. As a nurse, you are a 'mandatory reporter' of any and all infractions or noncompliance with the rules & regs of healthcare. In this situation, it is important to establish...