HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    does the bsn program matter???

    HouTx replied to kelligracie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    PP information is accurate. WGU is strictly pass/fail. Most grad schools are very reluctant to admit anyone who does not have evidence that they have 'above average' academic ability. Maybe it...
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    LVN to RN online programs

    HouTx replied to bruiz1123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here is a listing of all of the approved RN programs in Texas. (http://www.bon.texas.gov/nursingeducation/edudocs/rnschools.pdf ) The BON site also states "The Texas BON does recognize graduates from...
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    Male nurses: where to work

    HouTx replied to momerath's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree - in most areas, VA facilities are 'da bomb', and even the less-than-stellar ones have improved dramatically over the last decade. However, I noticed that there is a HUGE problem with providing...
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    Man, how do you get into OR? these are my hopeful ideas.

    HouTx replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I am very happy to encounter a new grad who wants to work in Periop. It's not a very popular specialty these days. Probably because it's not a focus area in most nursing programs. In my neck of the...
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    What setting is best for a new nurse grad?

    HouTx replied to vregino36's topic in General Nursing

    The best setting for a new grad is one that understands "transition to practice" and provides the most support. Has nothing to do with the clinical
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    Doctor's attitude towards nurses

    HouTx replied to jrsnars2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you're working in a JC accredited facility, they MUST have a policy & procedure that addresses "disruptive physicians". If this is the case, follow that process. Disruptive physicians are a...
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    Decision

    HouTx replied to TW2nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PPs are trying to help you clarify.... just to reiterate - "RN" is a license awarded when you pass NLCEX, not an academic
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    Sports Medicine/health and fitness

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

    PP is correct. If your passion is fitness/sports medicine, PT or kinesiology (Careers in Kinesiology) would be a much better fit than
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    Advice from experienced nurses

    HouTx replied to Whoatemyburger's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Be sure to talk to your supervisor about your goals & enlist her/his aid. Most people really enjoy acting as a professional mentor. Get involved in some 'extra-curricular' activities such as...
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    Major med error wrong fluid! Need advice please :(

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

    OK - the error was due to a lapse of the "5 rights"... very common. Corrective action needs to focus on the behavioral choice, not the outcomes. After all, the nature of the error would have been...
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    Should I give up?

    HouTx replied to jlw5's topic in Nursing Career

    You're obviously intelligent, and know how to learn - otherwise, you would not have been successful in obtaining your BSN and RN. Recent findings in neuro-biology have provided a lot of evidence that...
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    Clinical Competencies

    HouTx replied to jjasonsn1991's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    OMG - this is one of my favorite soapboxes. In an ideal world, I would eliminate all of that annual checklist mania. For the most part, it is absolutely meaningless because it does not even...
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    New grad BSN day job (non-hospital) opportunities?

    HouTx replied to esrun77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Be sure to investigate the NP programs that interest you. They may have a clinical experience
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    How do I take charge of the ward?

    HouTx replied to Chevy2014's topic in General Nursing

    When you step into a 'charge' role, you have crossed the line into management. This means that you are responsible for ensuring that all of your subordinates comply with all of your employer's rules...
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    Career change

    HouTx replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hopefully, your program will result in a BSN - because your background and skills are well suited to acute care & without a BSN, you may not be able to get an acute care job. Glad to have you...
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    Credits from CNA classes to RN program

    HouTx replied to angela82's topic in General Students

    CNA and other vocational certificate programs (including most LP/VN programs) are based on contact hours, not college hours. So they do not include any "college courses" that are transferable....
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    Epsilen eportfolio

    HouTx replied to sassynerd's topic in General Students

    In a word - "No". New grads are pretty much interchangeable - from a hiring manager's viewpoint, and they don't have the time to review all the dandy stuff you did while in school. BUT - what you...
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    sacrifices

    HouTx replied to ssbabygirl09's topic in General Students

    Your relative is spot on with great advice. Education has to be your priority right now, and if working jeopardizes your academic success, then you shouldn't work. I am sure you probably have already...
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    University Banquet

    HouTx replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

    Send her an "nurses notes" - outlining your assessment findings, actions/interventions & goal. The intervention, of course, is going to the banquet having fun and goal is relaxation and decrease...
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    Fired. How Do I get rehired?

    HouTx replied to pppp87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hiring managers are more wary of behavioral patterns than 'one of' mistakes because they indicate a larger problem. Failure to meet important deadlines, especially after repeated warnings? Well,...
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    Contacting another manager?

    HouTx replied to guest744967's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have never heard of any organization that did not enforce clear policies regarding internal transfers. Any attempts to circumvent the existing policies will undoubtedly result in some negative...
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    Charge nurses

    HouTx replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting to see all the different perspectives & ways of organizing this crucial role. Organizations in my part of the world are starting to realize that rotating charge is much less...
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    The Importance of Backing Up Your Work

    HouTx replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Students

    Heck yeah - testify . . . I am right there with Ruby - can distinctly remember going all vasovagal when the power blinked off late one night as I was making final edits on a major paper. Well, as...
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    Rant and insecurities.

    HouTx replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Even the most enjoyable activity can become stressful and burdensome if there is someone looking over your shoulder and judging your every action. I recall (many moons ago) when I enrolled in a...
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    Debating route based on my experience

    HouTx replied to sb2203's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Please investigate nursing programs that are specifically designed to as a bridge for military medics/corpsmen. I am very proud to say that there are several in my state....