HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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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,...
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    I want to travel too

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

    Ok - just going to jump in here. From an employment perspective, it is never a good thing to have a significant delay between obtaining your license & starting your first job. The larger the gap,...
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    Coursera Vital Signs Course

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

    Wow - that course looks great. I think it would be very beneficial for you. I have taken several Coursera courses & they were all very well done. I'm glad to see that they are expanding their...
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    Technically not my first nursing job...

    HouTx replied to 410rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Think hard about making this switch. If you land that acute care job, how will your new work schedule affect your personal life. How will your fiance feel about you working nights, weekends and...
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    Pre-employment clinical assessment

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

    Wow - they certainly have a very thorough pre-employment process. Just an FYI, the organization has to meet FLSA guidelines for any pre-employment testing/screening so their methods have to be...
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    Help! Great resume but still unemployed

    HouTx replied to ecsmith6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am so sorry you've been caught up in this situation. Please believe me, it's not YOU. If a new grad with your qualifications walked into the employment office anywhere that had a more decent...
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    In a bit of a relocation pickle

    HouTx replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay - >. As a native Texan, I have lived in just about every part of my wonderful state. I have to tell you that some parts are more wonderful than others. I lived in Lubbock for nearly a year...
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    Seasoned nurses

    HouTx replied to eaus's topic in Nursing Career

    Your experience and expertise is enormously valuable for many types of jobs, particularly those that require independent judgement and comprehensive knowledge of patient care processes. PP's have...
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    Help! I don't know what my next step is!

    HouTx replied to JamieVaughn's topic in Nursing Career

    Each state has its own rules and regulations for nursing. You will need to check with your state Board of Nursing to find out what you need to do & find out what your options
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    ABSN vs. Tradition BSN

    HouTx replied to lot49's topic in Nursing Career

    Among ABSN grads I have dealt with, the most common complaints are related to the brevity of the programs. Graduates feel that they did not provide sufficient time for mastery of fundamentals and...
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    Why should a nursing school choose a student like me?

    HouTx replied to rnhope2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you already applied to a nursing program? You may be making this more complex than it has to be. If you wait too long, your pre-requisites will begin to expire and you'll have to take them...
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    Starting in a new MICU

    HouTx replied to rndmh's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have tort reform - with limitations on malpractice claims - but it doesn't make any difference in the paperwork. Everything is linked together now, so all of the data needed for other processes...
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    PRN and e-kits

    HouTx replied to ValerieHeath's topic in General Nursing

    State laws vary on this, but if you have reached the end of a PRN script (# doses or time frame), accessing via the E-Kit could be considered 'dispensing' rather than 'administering'. The former is...
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    How do you handle impending death of a child

    HouTx replied to kheadrick's topic in General Nursing

    Can't handle it. I have never been able to achieve a sufficient amount of emotional distance with kiddos.... dealing with unsuccessful pedi codes turned me into a basket case requiring days off to...
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    Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    HouTx replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My advice?? As a new grad, just landing that first job is enough of a challenge. Don't offer up any information that could have a potentially negative impact on your job offer. Keep everything on...
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    positive drug screen at the MD's office

    HouTx replied to needananswer's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^ srsly???^^^^ Marijuana is illegal in Florida. If you are using any illegal substance, you are putting your license at risk. Suggest you make a visit to the 'Recovery' forum to see what our...
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    still having trouble.

    HouTx replied to britmansf18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's the thing. If you received a paycheck - with FICA deductions - from an employer, it will show up when any prospective employer runs a background check because they always check for...
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    LPN's with limited scope

    HouTx replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Full disclosure - I began my nursing career as an LVN - wanted to make sure it was for me before I made the commitment to a BSN. I realize that this may be perceived to be a disrespectful change, but...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    HouTx replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tx Scope of Practice for LVNs delineates that that they can only work under direct supervision of RN, physician or APRN. Essential differentiated competencies; LVN provides care to patients with...
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    Attending University of Youtube/Google

    HouTx replied to travelgurl18's topic in General Students

    OMG - this is so wrong. How in the world can they attest to the accuracy of the information? Have these materials been reviewed and validated? This is completely antithetical to the underlying...
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    Has your clinical instructor helped you or held you back?

    HouTx replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

    You have to wonder what prompted this change. Maybe some safety or quality issues?? Concerns about lack of student supervision? These changes have had a negative effect. We are also seeing more...
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    Christian companies

    HouTx replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agree with PPs. The Catholic Church is a bit different because they have specific "Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care"...
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    Pre-ABSN Jobs

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

    Keep in mind that it may not be feasible to work while you are in an ABSN program - the "accelerated" factor means that it may be too demanding to maintain decent grades while working. So, I would...
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    Advice for cover letter phrasing for ambulatory care to critical care?

    HouTx replied to K1,RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be sure to market your skills and abilities. Even though you'll need to learn new technical skills and routines, there are some basics that you probably already have... such as: communication,...
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    3 week OR preceptorship

    HouTx replied to guest99$3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nursing studies have shown that Perioperative nurses (OR) have very high levels of job satisfaction and are much less likely to switch to other specialties. It does take quite a while to become...