HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Sad & Angry

    HouTx replied to brenda1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you just plain don't like her. If you're going to take any actions, like one-to-one discussion with the CNS to iron out differences, I would advise you to be objective as possible....
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    Nursing Student Issues

    HouTx replied to WanderLust07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK - I'll admit it... this whole thread has me gobsmacked. Granted, I am ancient but I believe that the whole purpose of a clinical practicum is to provide students with the opportunity to...
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    Accused Of Not Being A Team Player-Have You?

    HouTx replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    GRRRRRR just GRRRRRRR How nasty. That manager's response really got my hackles up. For one thing, why in the world does she assume that parenthood is a deciding factor when it comes to shift...
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    Holiday staffing policies

    HouTx replied to Alissaw's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's unfortunate that an organization decides to micromanage holiday schedules to this extent. As a manager (ICU) I always let my staff help me work out holiday coverage. As long as their...
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    Tips for studying for comprehensive final

    HouTx replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    The whole rationale behind a comprehensive test is that cramming at the last minute is probably not going to work... if you haven't learned each section as you go, it is very hard to pass a 'comp'....
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    College on warning.

    HouTx replied to Future#nurse's topic in General Students

    I believe that the most common cause for this is poor NCLEX pass rates. If a school falls below 80% pass rate for 2 years in a row, they are placed on 'warning'... then, if the pass rates aren't 80%...
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    Difficulty difference between LVN and RN

    HouTx replied to JosephRAdam's topic in General Students

    I believe in a 'big tent' philosophy... there is a place in nursing for all levels of workers. But it has become very evident that acute care is rapidly becoming BSN only due to the large amount of...
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    ADN vs BSN? So confused!

    HouTx replied to sugarandspice0527's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PP's have provided wonderful advice. It is pretty confusing, right? My BOB has prepared a document to clarify the differences between the levels of nursing. Take a look, it may help clarify for...
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    College grad/ military medic/corpsman going into nursing

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

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!! There are many vet-friendly programs that will result in your BSN. A BSN is required to practice in hospitals today, even with your stellar background and...
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    A Major and a Minor

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

    I think a point of clarification is in order. Nursing is a "program" rather than a "major". This is similar to other types of education designed to prepare professionals for a standardized licensure...
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    3 potential new jobs I can't decide

    HouTx replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Based on my eons of experience, I have come to the conclusion that one of the most important factors should be the quality/skills of the manager. In general, people don't leave jobs, they leave...
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    Trusting my judgment...

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

    Hey, you had me at "hubris"..... I react very well to anyone with an above-average vocabulary. Seriously, you seem to understand exactly what is happening. You're learning to apply the knowledge...
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    First real screw up

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

    No worries - apparently this was a documentation error due to misunderstanding. The patient received the correct dosage. I'm sure you will be much more careful in the future now that you understand...
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    Starting Nursing school

    HouTx replied to nikkley's topic in Nursing Career

    No - all nurses do not love their jobs.... just like all other professions. If you are choosing nursing because of an idealized impression of 'angels of mercy' receiving a continuous stream of...
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    New RN: Bullied + Depressed = Time to Quit?

    HouTx replied to irishlynn5's topic in Nursing Career

    Our reactions to conflict are pretty much hardwired at birth. If "avoid at all costs" is your natural tendency, it can be very difficult to deal with unpleasant co-workers. However, is is unlikely...
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    Using credentials outside of the traditional work place

    HouTx replied to rchembunny's topic in Nursing Career

    The issue of using your credentials is a completely separate issue from where and how you practice. Your educational and professional credentials are earned & you are entitled to use them in any...
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    Ineligible for rehire

    HouTx replied to llove3411's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree ^^^ - be up front and honest with any potential employer. You were not terminated 'for cause' and have nothing to be ashamed of. - added note - I continue to be amazed at the number of...
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    Austin job market

    HouTx replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome back! Austin is still in a rapid growth mode. It is a good market for experienced BSNs. If you want to increase your marketability, get an ANCC specialty certification. Make sure you have...
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    Getting licensed in another state after surrender

    HouTx replied to beckhill78's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My state only accepts endorsements for current & uncumbered licenses. Each BON has their own rules, but I think this is fairly common. If this is the case, OP would need to get the original...
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    Former Coworker now Registered Sex Offender

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

    OP could just make sure that HR knows about the issue. HR is mandated to take action whenever there are any reportable issues for licensed professionals. HR departments also have mechanisms in place...
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    Critically ill pts wanting to go AMA?

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

    Wow - grisly stories. Hey - my first calls would be (and has been) to Risk Management & Admitting physician. I think we nurses tend to assume complete responsibility when we really shouldn't....
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    Best Nursing Career For Moms

    HouTx replied to ramseyer's topic in General Nursing

    School nurse? At least the hours & schedule would jibe with your
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    Current and former sacred cows in nursing

    HouTx replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread!! I was taught not to use gloves 'back in the day'. Betadine for foley care ---- arrggghhhhh. What were we
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    Laying off RNs

    HouTx replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - sorry to hear this. It is happening all over the country. Hospital admissions are down - at unprecedented levels. Industry analysts are telling us that this is a sign that US healthcare is...
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    Traditional 4yr vs LVN-RN?

    HouTx replied to ramseyer's topic in General Students

    Agree with PP ^^^^^ Keep in mind that getting an acute care (hospital) job as an LVN or ADN is very unlikely. So, you would be relegated to working in a non-acute environment for a while if you...