HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Second thoughts/cold feet

    HouTx replied to prettydoll123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You started really young and have been working very hard. Maybe you need to take a break from school for a while to decompress. I know that it is a really antiquated phrase, but back in the Stone Age,...
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    Nursing prereqs and GE?

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

    Contact that program for their 'rules' - these can vary between programs. Some programs will allow you to apply prior to completing all of your pre-req's, and others won't look at your application...
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    Applying for ADN for the spring & found out that hospitals no longer hire ADN :(

    HouTx replied to life is beautiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're in the Houston metro area, hospital jobs for ADNs are very scarce, especially for new grads. ADNs are being hired into non-acute settings. It's pretty much the same in most major metro...
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    Any wise words....

    HouTx replied to mama4u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is not only realistic, but very common for Moms to be nursing students. You will need to have a reliable support system to step in and provide child care and/or deal with kid emergencies when you...
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    Trying to find a career with chronically ill kids.

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

    If this specific population is your goal - it may be a very challenging, "long and winding road" to get there via nursing because all US pre-licensure programs produce generalists; specialization only...
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    Alternative Nursing Careers

    HouTx replied to rnstudent23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a very frequent topic here on AN - and the answer is always the same. In order to be qualified for a 'highly desirable' non-bedside jobs, you'll need a significant amount of clinical...
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    Reality Bites...

    HouTx replied to resumecpr's topic in General Nursing

    PPs are offering terrific insight & advice. Charge nurse is the first step on the leadership ladder & unfortunately most organizations don't provide much training. But in any leadership...
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    Psychiatric NP what can I do?

    HouTx replied to newnurse423's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Scope of practice is regulated by each state. You will need to look at specifics for your state. There is no way that an NP "can do everything a psychiatrist can do".... doesn't even make
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    To Travel or Not to Travel

    HouTx replied to aeminer's topic in Travel

    Be careful. Some agencies include a 'non compete' clause in agreements. This prohibits you from being hired by a client organization for a specific period of time. Just be
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    How do you know it's really time to specialize?

    HouTx replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    YOU ARE A SPECIALIST!!!! Your ability to work in such a wide variety of areas is unique, and far less common than the ability to function in a single 'specialty' clinical area. But if you have a...
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    What's next?

    HouTx replied to Medicine_Woman's topic in General Nursing

    Case Management! Your experience is a huge asset. Demand for this field is growing due to ACA. Insurance companies have always had these positions, but hospitals are now hiring more because they...
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    Passed RN exam at the first try, thanks god!

    HouTx replied to blue_grape22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't want to risk offending anyone, but academic success is due to individual effort. No amount of prayer will help if you haven't put forth the effort.
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    The nursing process and ABC's of nursing

    HouTx replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry, I have no idea what the "ABCs of Nursing"
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    Applying to ABSN programs for 2015 - Advice needed!

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

    I'm curious, if your major & minor were both in hard science, how in the heck did you end up with a bachelor's in liberal arts and not a BS in biology? Your grades are great, but I would urge...
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    will master's entry programs close doors to entry level jobs

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

    I am sure that your employment prospects will be largely determined by an employer's previous experience. Unfortunately, hiring managers in my organization are avoiding entry level MSNs for just that...
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    "1-2 years experience" required

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

    OK - I am fluent in "HR speak" This means that if you have 12 months of full time experience in a very high level ICU, you are good - if you have been working in a less intense environment, you will...
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    So confusing and overwhelming

    HouTx replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are offered the hospital job, and you really want to take it.... go for it. Just keep in mind that you will need to stick with that employer for a while. None of that "one year and I'm outta...
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    Houston Methodist Hospital- Graduate Nurse Residency 2014

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

    If you look closely at the website, it clearly states that applications are accepted three times a year, prior to each session: Spring, Summer & Fall (Graduate Nurse / Residency Program | Houston...
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    Job commitments

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

    One hospital system in my part of the country has ceased all their formal new grad programs after analyzing the cost-benefit for the last 5 years. They looked at the high turnover of new grads who...
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    New nurse problems

    HouTx replied to Newrn22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the same Grumpy nurse you mentioned in your other post? Seems as though the feedback you are receiving is constructive. Caring for a presumably new trach is very important. You need to double...
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    Advice on making the most of my nursing career (financially)

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

    PPs are offering excellent advice! I would also encourage you to focus on 'disposable net income' rather than salary. Chances are that the cost of living in those areas that have dazzling pay rates...
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    New nurse problems

    HouTx replied to Newrn22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Re-read OP a couple of times to be sure I understood the situation . . . Coworkers have given positive feedback overall but "one older nurse" is grumpy, gives off negative vibes (eye rolling) and asks...
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    New RN Needing Advice!!!

    HouTx replied to mcRN2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Two important factors you need to consider. First of all, if you have any job that deducts all the usual FICA stuff, it will show up whenever a prospective employer runs your background check...
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    Unemployed experienced nurses

    HouTx replied to fairyheart16's topic in Nursing Career

    What a terrible situation. Are they down-skilling - substituting less qualified staff - to reduce the number of RN
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    Is the NP schedule flexible enough to be a mother?

    HouTx replied to ramseyer's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep in mind that all acute care settings (hospitals) provide services 24x7. In these settings, NPs and PAs are used as physician extenders - to provide coverage during times when physicians choose...