HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    NCLEX pass rates down from 2012 to 2013

    HouTx replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Students

    NCLEX passing standard did increase slightly, but not enough to account for the increased failure rates. This is happening across the US. NCSBN is focused on figuring out what is going on. In my...
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    Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    HouTx replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    I think the PPs have provided really great advice. Bottom line? Take some time for a professional assessment by a qualified professional before making any decisions. You may discover that nursing -...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing Arizona- Enrollment/Adviser Issues!!!

    HouTx replied to roseerose10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, duplicate
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing Arizona- Enrollment/Adviser Issues!!!

    HouTx replied to roseerose10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know all of your specific, but based on my own knowledge of how commercial schools operate in my neck of the woods - and tales of woe from their students - here's my $.02. The "advisors" for...
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    Missing Narcs - my responsibilities

    HouTx replied to HikingGalRN's topic in Patient Medications

    If you have not gotten satisfactory response from your supervisor, I would suggest that you go up the chain of command. This process should be outlined in your organization's P&Ps. There are two...
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    I would like to be a nurse in the entertainment industry...where to get started?

    HouTx replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    Athletic trainers have a very broad scope of activities that pretty much cover all the 'sports medicine' realm. (Know someone who works with the Texans) They even do injections under the supervision...
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    Where are my rights as a RN? Is this true...

    HouTx replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^ This ^^^^^ There is a difference between 'delegating' and 'assigning' which determines accountability. Delegation is when a nurse directs a non-licensed person to perform a task (that is within...
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    NEW Nurse, First Job

    HouTx replied to dkl1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Hard to respond without understanding the job functions/responsibilities. For instance, I don't see how you could possibly function as an educator unless the scope was limited to pharmacy issues...
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    Why is it that ADN/ASN nurses have difficulties obtaining, and maintaining jobs, wh

    HouTx replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in LPN to RN

    There are plenty of ADN jobs in non-acute settings. I'm sure that this is not going to change very much in the future - at least in my part of the
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    New Grad Open House

    HouTx replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in General Students

    I would recommend just putting clean copies of your resume in a folder - carry it in a large tote bag or purse. You can also just do double-sided copies of your resume so that it is a single page and...
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    Failed reentry exam & feeling HORRIBLE!

    HouTx replied to minlou's topic in General Students

    I disagree - the process you describe was definitely "student friendly" - for the existing students. It does not favor anyone seeking re-admission over those who have managed to remain in the...
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    WGU Acceptance Rates?

    HouTx replied to smarino100's topic in Western Governors University

    I think the acceptance rate must be relatively high since they are still in the early days. They have had only had two years of graduating nurses. There were only had 15 graduates in 2013 - with a...
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    University of Arkansas or UAMS??

    HouTx replied to rockenhaus12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will need to contact that program to get specific information on the qualifications of entering students. It's very smart to a thorough investigation - you'll have a much more realistic idea of...
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    A little lost

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

    Sounds like you need to obtain specific information from the programs you're interested in. Contact them to get the details about the program schedule and structure. Keep in mind that nursing...
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    What is the best and most decent in $$ way to become an RN?

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

    There are too many variables to have a standard answer to your question. If cost if your most important consideration, you will want to avoid any commercial (for profit) or private (not tax...
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    Psych Interview

    HouTx replied to May 2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're a new grad, they pretty much already have a good idea of your current clinical skill set so they don't need to delve into that in an interview. If they hire new grads, they know how to...
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    Not sure about position

    HouTx replied to DogLover17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    YIKES!!! Hey, I'd hire you in a nano-second if you showed up in an interview. You are exactly the type of nurse that helps boost an organization in to the 'high quality' realm. They're nuts. You...
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    What's the deal with requiring supervisor references??

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

    They are operating on the valid premise that the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior. But it is a very weak way to operationalize this. It is unlikely that any ex supervisor will be...
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    correlation between quality of handshake and job offer or rejection

    HouTx replied to abab's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love the "researchy" title of this thread. It brings to mind the old adage -- correlation does not equate to causation. Just because two things may tend to occur at the same time does not 'prove'...
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    Anxiety

    HouTx replied to jessicaRN32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's OK - you're going to be fine. You'll be provided with acute care clinical experience as part of your RN program. In the meantime, you're building expertise in time management, communication...
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    Is this what its like for everyone?

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

    Crusty old bat here. Anyone who chooses to become a nurse because they will be 'thanked' and 'acknowledged' for all their good works..... is living in a fairy tale. Although there may be pockets...
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    Hallmark College San Antonio TX

    HouTx replied to Shortstop5's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is a new commercial (for profit) program with only initial approval from TxBON and no track record in terms of NCLEX pass rates. Please keep posting your impressions here on AN to provide others...
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    Working From Home??

    HouTx replied to Laceyrochelle26's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hmm - I think it would depend on the nature of the job. Clinical education is very hard to do from a distance because and important part of the job is maintaining awareness of what is actually...
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    what happens next?

    HouTx replied to nwatson83's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you were dealing with a very inexperienced hiring manager if she didn't know what the hiring process was. Don't hesitate to touch base with her to see what's happening. In the meantime,...
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    fainting

    HouTx replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    Hey, we've all been there. I had a very wise nursing instructor who (comforting me after an 'episode' while watching a grisly debridement) told me that my reaction was actually a result of intense...