HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Just Had One Of The Most Horrible Experiences Of My Career!

    HouTx replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible experience. I blame HR. srsly In my experience (several healthcare systems & many years of management) the most disorganized department is always HR - the most disorganized...
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    Please can Pathophysiology

    HouTx replied to martins1a's topic in General Nursing

    Explain in what way? Appearance, location, regulatory function, malformations, dysfunction??? Can you be more specific? Is this for an
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    limited-english speaking pt

    HouTx replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES! Don't use any unauthorized translation tools with your patients. Interpretation of healthcare communications is a major regulatory focus right now, including the need to ensure that there...
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    hca ????

    HouTx replied to JannockRn's topic in General Nursing

    Like any very large corporation, HCA is divided into several regions. There may be dramatic differences between regions when it comes to the issues that are being
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    Clinical Experience on an Experienced RN Resume?

    HouTx replied to surgrn1980's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Education is usually the first heading on a resume. Experience, is the second major heading. Underneath, listed each placed of employment with most recent place of employment listed first. Beneath...
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    Shift Cancellations (Please HELP!!)

    HouTx replied to wenRN01's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like it may be a union environment, where everything is tied to seniority. Cancellations are becoming a huge issue all over the country as productivity standards are ratcheted down. The...
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    Staff Rn need to unite

    HouTx replied to ADN in need's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Don't worry, if OP's observations and claims are accurate, this organization will not hold up to the scrutiny of the Magnet survey process. They look at many different data sources - over a period of...
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    Serving Hispanic Immigrants

    HouTx replied to JuanMartin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    South Texas is Hispanic majority. Hospitals and health care providers do not assess immigration status as a condition of treatment - it is illegal to do so. We just have to provide it as unfunded...
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    Experience

    HouTx replied to JannockRn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    - sorry in advance for the thread jack - Why in the world does anyone believe that patient safety & quality are of lesser concern in the South????? Show me the evidence that is supporting these...
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    Midwifery + Mental Health thoughts

    HouTx replied to rm13's topic in General Students

    You may to talk to some CNMs to find out about their practice and how they incorporate psychosocial issues into patient care. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that this is a normal...
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    Fundamentals instructor doesn't teach.

    HouTx replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    BONs do not address specific educational program issues. This is the job of the accreditation agency - and they only check when accreditation time comes along. Each school is required to have a...
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    Open to advice for new nursing student/visual learner

    HouTx replied to runforme82's topic in General Students

    Oh hon - hate to tell you, but there is actually no educational research that backs up these 'learning style' myths. You may prefer a specific method of absorbing new information, but it's probably...
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    Got accepted to Univ of San Francisco's BSN Program...advice???

    HouTx replied to LatinoHealthNut's topic in General Students

    Congrats on making the cut! Glad you are connecting with a helpful network here on AN. PLEASE - if you are using your picture as an avatar.... change it. It is very important to maintain anonymity...
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    Stats...

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

    I feel your pain! There is a HUGE amount of evidence that introductory Statistics courses are not suitable for online/distance instructional methods. I can't believe that even reputable colleges...
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    Yet another pre-employement assessment .....

    HouTx replied to yadi87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OMG - I agree that these 'character assessments' are usually a complete waste of time. There is a ton of I/O psych research evidence that everyone lies.... especially on "honesty" or "truth"...
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    Easiest place to get a job?

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

    OK - you like the beach & kite surfing??? Try Corpus Christi on the Tx Gulf Coast. You could even choose to live on Padre Island which is only 30 minutes from the city. The CHRISTUS Spohn...
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    Choices

    HouTx replied to StephRN77's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you had experience as a hospital nursing manager? If not, you may be seriously underestimating the amount of work involved, especially in a small facility. Based on my own experience (managed...
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    Signing a contract with a hospital to pay for tuition

    HouTx replied to Swanie D's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I encourage you to contact rural hospitals with this idea. This type of arrangement is not uncommon for those organizations - especially in areas where recruiting outsiders is challenging. I know of...
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    West Coast University

    HouTx replied to 1sildiaz's topic in California Nursing

    I continue to be amazed that anyone is opting for this mega-expensive program. The end definitely does not justify such a huge investment, particularly when you can 'buy' the exact same education for...
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    Which is better Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center vs. Conroe Reg. Med. Ct

    HouTx replied to wildflower79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OK - Full disclosure -- I'm a bit biased because I live in the Memorial City area. Memorial City Hospital was built in 1972 & became part of the Memorial-Hermann system in the 90's. Named as one...
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    Hired at current hospital?

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

    Please do not take this personally. It is not a reflection on you. Here's the way it works. Each employer has a "labor control system" - with the specific jobs that are budgeted for each department....
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    need help in job searching

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

    Since nursing practice differs in the US, most organizations will consider you a "new grad" in terms of nursing experience. Although Houston is very diverse, you are competing with the tons of new...
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    Which path to take to become an RN?

    HouTx replied to pierce83's topic in Nursing Career

    Just my 2 cents - but if you take a less intensive educational route, it is certainly possible to accomplish both goals (baby & degree) at the same time. There are a lot of AN'ers who can attest...
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    Prospective employee's psych hx

    HouTx replied to ashleed's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Agree . Wrong on sooooo many different levels. Since OP has first hand knowledge of this HIPAA breach, s/he has a professional/legal obligation to report it or risk culpability
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    Seeking advice about new Hospital Clinical Educator Position

    HouTx replied to DanaBA's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, where to start - LOL. Unlike the popular opinion of our roles, education is actually a whole different discipline... with its own theory & practices. It's a lot more complex than simply...