HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    MSHA to Nursing...Spring 2015, is it possible? ADN, BSN, or MSN

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

    Have you even tried to find employment with your current degree? I think you may find very inadequate ROI on additional debt for nursing education. I would question the fairness of incurring...
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    Low GPA

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

    Highly unlikely to be accepted for admission with that GPA in programs I am familiar with. No ideas about what steps to take because NP programs have different policies on how they accept course...
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    New here/having a nursing midlife crisis

    HouTx replied to JackieShorter's topic in Nursing Career

    NurseJackie - (LOL) This is a major bonus for nursing - the ability to switch to different areas without having to change professions. With 10 years of experience and expertise, you are HOT STUFF, so...
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    About to accept new job

    HouTx replied to Iwander's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on bouncing back so quickly! Rather than thinking of yourself as 'being in charge' of a nurse assistant, I would encourage you to frame the relationship in terms of a collaboration -...
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    What training do I need?

    HouTx replied to 2011RN's topic in Nursing Career

    It's very smart to begin planning & taking actions to support your career growth rather than just waiting around for something to happen. Coding expertise may increase your chances of getting a...
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    Agency when looking for long term placement in a new city

    HouTx replied to Lvuv's topic in Nursing Career

    The thing is - working with an agency may require you to sign a non-compete clause which prohibits accepting a job with a client hospital for a period of time. Agencies that supply temporary staff...
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    Need help with career choice: MSW/LCSW, MEd Special Ed, or ABSN/MSN/Psych NP

    HouTx replied to arincoc's topic in Nursing Career

    First things first - Have you completed the 'basic science' prerequisites & is your GPA within the competitive range for entry to a nursing school? If not, this may be a primary limitation for...
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    Considering transferring to an online nursing program

    HouTx replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Based on your other posts, I assume you are referring to pre-licensure programs. There is no such animal. Think about this for a second.. would you want a 'never have touched a patient' newbie...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    HouTx replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Huh? Can't even imagine any logic behind this argument. Nope - the 'push' for BSN in acute care is being driven by compelling evidence - higher nurse education levels produce better patient...
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    RANT: Fed up with nursing!

    HouTx replied to shellebelle212's topic in General Students

    I LOVE a good RANT! Thanks for letting us share your passion shellebelle212. I hope more prospective nurses find us here on AN so that they will have access to accurate information prior to making...
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    Human Growth and Development CLEP

    HouTx replied to BusyBee91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are one smart cookie!!! I am also a CLEP evangelist. Honest to Pete, I have advanced degrees, but never took any college English courses - also CLEPed American History, Sociology & Growth...
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    A little skeptical..

    HouTx replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Houston nurse here. Your friend is absolutely accurate with the information you have been provided. Houston hospitals are pretty far down the "BSN only" road. There are some outlying/independent...
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    Only a few weeks left of orientation

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

    How's it going on nights? It sounds like you are off to a really great
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    Anxiety and Anxiety; 1st RN hospital job

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

    QUOTE "Very overwhelming job holy ****. somebody should make it mandatory to tell new nurses this. " Actually, this information is constantly being provided here on AN -- to anyone who is even...
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    Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    HouTx replied to rnfostermom's topic in General Students

    I can't speak for all programs, but Algebra is required for any BS degree in our state universities - no exceptions. Even the BS in Fashion & textiles at TWU requires it. Aside from that, one...
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    Death at Clinical

    HouTx replied to NICUnurse21's topic in General Students

    One of the most important transforming experiences in the process of becoming a nurse - being 'present' at the end of life. Usually a sad event even when it was expected, but oftentimes a release...
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    Veteran/medical experience

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

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE There are many programs that are very 'veteran friendly' - particularly those in areas with heavy military presence like San Antonio, Tx. (Financial Aid & Veterans...
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    Career help!

    HouTx replied to princessbeulah's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have hung out here on AN for a while, you know there untold numbers of nurses who would trade places with you in a heartbeat... M-F office job with low stress. But I understand your fear of...
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    Oncology or telemetry?

    HouTx replied to sss223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MedSurge/Tele is arguably the most challenging environment for a new nurse due to the fast pace & very diverse patient population. But, at the same time - it is also can provide the best...
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    Do you read hospital Yelp reviews?

    HouTx replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    They provide great insight about how our patients/family members perceive us. Remember, as Lee Atwater said "perception is reality" Patients don't know what happens behind the scenes - or how...
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    Buying from co-workers (never again)

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

    Love your avatar! There are multiple parrots (African Gray & 2 Amazons) in my family. Much more trustworthy than co-workers, don't ya
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    Nurses continue to eat their young

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

    Nom Nom Nom Inter-shift hostility is a whole different 'thing'... Just like inter-departmental hostility - AKA "hate the pharmacy, lab, housekeepers, etc" Actually, in a very weird twisted way,...
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    Triage Call Bell?

    HouTx replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OMG - I think our patients are a bit smarter than that. It would only be a matter of time before they figured out which button brings the fastest response & just use that one. Sort of like...
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    HELP!! I'm bummed, depressed and feeling completely confused

    HouTx replied to akey77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the BSIS means "Information Systems", it may be associated with a much better career outlook than nursing right now. Just
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    For-Profit Colleges/Considerations

    HouTx replied to Eru Ilúvatar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wonderful overview of this issue. Thanks. My opinion is a bit more succinct. For-profit (commercial) schools are in the 'business' of obtaining tuition money. Everything is geared to this,...