HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    new nurse. STRESSED PLEASE HELP

    HouTx replied to 90schick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If your employer is struggling to fill 'holes' in the schedule - asking people to come in and paying overtime, it would appear that they are trying to fill staff vacancies and probably trying to hire...
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    "Job duties different than expected"

    HouTx replied to lahiri3's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never seen an HR termination code of "job duties different than expected"... do you mean that is what you used to explain your resignation? If so, that does not mean that this is how HR...
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    Public Health Nursing Job Suggestion

    HouTx replied to beachlifeRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you may be confusing some terminology. "Public Health" nursing is a sub-specialty area that encompasses tax supported clinics and programs that are run by governmental Public Health...
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    Advice for new grads

    HouTx replied to pbajil's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, it is amazingly shortsighted if an organization does not support/encourage experienced nurses who want to move into a different specialty. This is a relatively low cost but incredibly effective...
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    Had never considered the ER but....

    HouTx replied to principessaGG's topic in Emergency

    You are a MedSurg Veteran -- you can do ANYTHING!! Srsly, I am in awe. You may not realize how 'expert' you actually are. The amount of knowledge you have acquired is perfectly transferable to...
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    Can't choose...Lpn or RN

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

    There are also LPN-BSN bridge programs available. They are not 100% online because they have to include additional clinical experiences. But this type of program would prevent you from having to make...
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    Manager "threatening" us with primary nursing!!!

    HouTx replied to lelafin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how this would work out the way your manager says it will. The vast majority of labor budgets are based on 'hours of care' per patient day... with no real differentiation as to the type...
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    Sexism in a primarily female dominated field

    HouTx replied to ritit123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, I have encountered this a lot - in all types of settings. There is actually quite a bit of social psych research on the subject. As PP stated, the fact that males are naturally more...
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    RN with phlebotomy licensure would help to get a sponsor for H1B1 visa?

    HouTx replied to Jooheemim's topic in Immigration Advice

    Phlebotomy is a non-nursing certification - it is not a nursing specialty. I am not knowledgeable in this area, but I would imagine that you would have to have some actual work experience to be...
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    CRNA Looking For Undergraduate Teaching Opportunity

    HouTx replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry - but you are not going to be able to teach at an accredited RN program without an MSN. It's an accreditation requirement. A program can apply for a temporary waiver if they hire someone who is...
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    BSN required by hospital system, chance of this being waived?

    HouTx replied to Vervain7's topic in Nursing Career

    If a job listing 'requires' a specific qualification, and the qualification is waived, the hiring organization becomes vulnerable to claims of discrimination from any other person who was not hired...
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    can i go into the nursing field even though i am math dyslexic?

    HouTx replied to guest4514's topic in Nursing Career

    Many people have difficulty with Math - due to any number of factors. "Dyslexia" is an abnormality in processing letters and written language. "Dyscalculia" is mathematical learning disability. You...
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    I feel like a glorified maid

    HouTx replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    We understand your frustration. There are huge (and growing exponentially) numbers of nurses just like you who "love nursing" but "hate their jobs" because the job is really no longer about nursing....
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    Precepting someone older than you

    HouTx replied to I.C.UNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hang on there Skippy. I don't think you have a clear understanding of the purpose of precepting a new employee. It's not about you. Your responsibility is to familiarize her with the unit routines,...
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    Burned Bridges

    HouTx replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP seems to be very sincere in her recognition of problem behavior and the need to change. Other than being old, and a keen observer of human nature, I want to clearly state -- I am NOT qualified to...
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    Undecided

    HouTx replied to philiaeros360's topic in General Students

    Those are all commercial schools - very high cost. Everest has the highest number of lawsuits (alleging everything from false advertising to outright fraud) of any commercial educational vendor....
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    Questions about RN vs LPN for my situation.

    HouTx replied to willvz's topic in General Students

    Kudos for your commitment to parenting - not very common for young men these days. I know that there is always the temptation to choose something 'fast', but keep in mind that hospitals are rapidly...
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    Hep B carrier and nursing employment

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

    Hep B only comes into the employment equation if your employer requires titers... this can happen when you refuse the Hep B vaccine. Since healthcare organizations don't routinely disqualify employees...
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    Thinking Ahead about References

    HouTx replied to ammil87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    References are not always required, particularly if they are not very relevant to the job for which you are applying. Everyone in healthcare understands the concept of client confidentiality and...
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    KNOWING about that 'bad' teacher...

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

    Opinions are just that - opinions. They are not fact. I am appalled at the "whiner culture" that prevails in college these days. Because, of course - if I don't do very well in a class it must be...
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    Do new potential employers require letter of recommendation from previous employer?

    HouTx replied to UpennRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I believe that PP may be mistaken. Accreditation agencies do not dictate hiring practices. In the US, healthcare employers are required to conduct background checks, but there is no requirement for...
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    Employment verification

    HouTx replied to abab's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have never seen an employment process (in any organization) that requires an applicant to provide this information... it is always handled by the HR department. This is a huge red flag - sloppy and...
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    RNs, LPNs, and shift assessments

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

    Refer to your state nurse practice act which determines the scope of practice for LPNs. In my state, we have a few very well defined things that can only be done by RNs. We also have a formally...
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    Planning last pregnancy while on RN waitlist??

    HouTx replied to fieldfairy's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow - talk about multi-tasking! Just make sure your hubby is 100% on board & will be fully engaged partner in parenting and maintaining the house while you're in school.... none of that "I'm...
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    Nurse In Canada To Study Law in the US

    HouTx replied to DenisePadernilla's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - I think your first step would be to investigate admission criteria for the law schools in which you are interested and start prepping to take your LSAT (law school admission test). Since our...