HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Med Calcuations

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

    Interesting - I thought that hospitals are all on unit-dose now due to modern inventory control/patient charge systems & patient safety concerns. My advice? If you need a double check or...
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    Journal Articles

    HouTx replied to Ladyt03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try Medscape. You'll have to register for an account, but it's free. Also take a look at PubMed - affiliated with NLM - some free articles & many links to other free
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

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

    I am noticing this change also. Hospitals are creating a new (higher paid) tier of staff nurse jobs in order to make room for MSNs at the bedside. It will be interesting to see what effect this has...
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    To BSN or not...

    HouTx replied to What Nurse?'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think we're beyond "trend" status in the movement to BSN in acute care. That ship has sailed - we're in transition right now, but BSN is the new standard for acute care direct care nurses. This is...
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    Frequent Fliers...seeking ENEMAS!

    HouTx replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    I have an acquaintance - lovely RN originally from Jamaica - who opened up her own enema clinic in Florida. It is well within the scope of licensure, and her 'clients' are happy to pay cash for...
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    Do you ever get sick?

    HouTx replied to akey77's topic in General Nursing

    OK - thread title threw me off .... actually referring to "nauseated". Heck, I have never come across any clinical nurse - including crusty old bats like me - that don't have something that makes...
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    Co-workers begging for donated PTO

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

    As I understand it, PTO donations must be made to a general fund... administered by HR. If they are donated to an individual, the dollar amount is subject to gift taxes that would have to be...
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    Written Job Offer Only??

    HouTx replied to rmtemsguy's topic in General Nursing

    A written offer is always more binding than a verbal. The process is determined by that employer's own policy & procedure. They may not allow verbal offers due to problems in the
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    School At Risk for Losing Accrediation

    HouTx replied to belle94's topic in General Students

    If the school is accredited at the time you graduate, it will be OK. If those pass rates are accurate, it sounds like they are pretty much doomed but that won't have any retro-active impact upon
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    Inability to Land a Job With Experience?

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

    Check with your BON to see whether it would even be permissible to work in a lower (non-RN) nursing role... if may not be. So sorry you are stuck in such a quandry, but if there are not jobs available...
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    New Grad that took time off for baby

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

    Great advice ^^^^^. NEVER volunteer any personal information to a prospective employer. FLSA (Federal Law) prohibits them from asking these types of questions, but when you volunteer the...
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    Trying to take the APRN plunge... looking for a little push.

    HouTx replied to satisfiedwithURcare?'s topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! You are one busy lady - 4 kids... It tires me out just thinking about what your day is like - LOL. Have you considered pursuing an MSN-Edu rather than NP? Also, if you are interested in a...
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    Quit or be fired?

    HouTx replied to crystalNC's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a bit of a warning - most organizations will not pay you for sick time after you have tendered your resignation. Sick time is usually a benefit, but not actually "accrued time" (like vacation)...
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    outpatient preop/pacu/OR nurse to float pool?

    HouTx replied to arnie1234's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know about your part of the country, but around here, hospitals are far more likely to bring in a travel nurse for OR (peri-op) than for MedSurg. But if you are looking to move into a more...
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    Clinical mgr vs ED Staff Nurse

    HouTx replied to lionett123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience, the process of opening a new facility is a great learning opportunity. Normally, managers are hired some months in advance of opening so they participate in design/development of...
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    Risking life and limb

    HouTx replied to casper1's topic in Nurses Rock

    BRRRRRRR It has been a horrible winter. We have had 4 below-freezing nights. Wrecked my geraniums. Hmm - OK, give me a break here. I'm trying to be sympathetic, but (full disclosure) I don't...
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    question about Goldfarb-MoBap school schedule!

    HouTx replied to amystl26's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you haven't received a response yet. I am not familiar with that particular school, but I admire your dedication to fitness. Most campuses have workout facilities for students that are open...
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    How can I be confident in clinical?

    HouTx replied to detrelibre's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^ Love this ^^^^ Nurses have to adopt a 'game face' when dealing with patients. If they see that you are unsure, horrified, nervous, repulsed, impatient, etc... it undermines their trust in your...
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    I need advice! Health Professions

    HouTx replied to kels6365's topic in General Students

    PLEASE - if you're using your own picture for your avatar - change it to something more anonymous. Not a good idea to be recognizable on an 'open' social media platform. I used to have some...
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    Is it easier to get into a master's nursing program than an RN or ladder program?

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

    I'm not familiar with the term 'ladder program'. Is this a program designed for LPNs that want to become RNs? If so, the most common term for them is 'bridge programs'..... odd that both use...
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    Grade in High school need Opinion

    HouTx replied to Winter559's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (Crusty old bat here) I find it refreshing that there are HS students who are still concerned about academic success. Yea YOU!!! I'm just curious... why do you feel that you could not become a...
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    What is the best way to go about becoming a nurse?

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

    Welcome to AN! PLEASE do not use your real name or other personal identifiers on any social network. Change your user name if this is your real name. Esme's advice is always golden. I agree with...
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    Positions outside bedside nursing

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

    I would encourage you to move into case management - that's where clinical care and reimbursement cross paths. Your skills and knowledge would be a huge asset. Many case managers begin their careers...
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    Mentoring

    HouTx replied to msjchuck's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OMG - what a pickle. I wonder about the logic behind this decision. Do they have ANP practice requirements that are unique to Maryland? I do know that it is becoming increasingly difficult to...
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    Overcoming Loss

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

    Please don't hesitate to seek out grief counseling & support. As nurses, we tend to feel that we should 'be strong' and fail to reach out for help when it is needed. Most of us (myself...