HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Mandatory Overtime

    HouTx replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state regulations and BON. In Tx, our NPA specifically addresses this issue - "refusal of mandatory overtime in a hospital does not constitute patient abandonment" NPA - TOC I am...
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    When do hospitals do most of their hiring?

    HouTx replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    There are two types of 'hiring': Programmatic & Operational. Programmatic means positions that are tied to a specific activity or initiative. These positions will be hired according to the...
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    Is nursing killing me :/?

    HouTx replied to pheonixRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of colleague who were dx with MVP (mitral valve prolapse, not most valuable player - LOL) in their 30's. They had similar presenting symptoms. Just
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    Who looks out for them?!

    HouTx replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    Employers will NEVER pay more than they have to. As long as they can continue to employ CNAs for the wages they offer, there will be no change. Same goes for social workers, pre-school teachers,...
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    Financing ABSN program

    HouTx replied to LadyLamp's topic in General Students

    As I understand it, a 529 plan is to set aside funds for future college tuition... normally 18 -20 years or so in the future. How would this benefit you? I urge you to discuss this with a qualified...
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    Can we discuss Nursing caps and Hairstyles?

    HouTx replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    You're doing CAPS??? Do you mean an actual nursing cap? Or just a mortar board/tassel thingy? At any rate, a "professional consult" is probably the best way to go. If you go to a local...
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    Failed my first exam!!!

    HouTx replied to lth1123's topic in General Students

    This is a very common situation. Basically, the study techniques that were successful in your pre-reqs are usually not appropriate for nursing courses. That's because pre-req tests require you to...
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    Negativity toward nursing as a career choice

    HouTx replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP's observations about the education level required for PT, OT, Pharm, etc is absolutely accurate. However, each of those professions also have an "assistant" level that can be entered with a BS....
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    Limited Healthcare Agencies in area, advice in applying-Southern Missouri

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

    Based on the experiences of other new grads, it may take quite a while to land that first job, so you may not have a job by the time of your wedding - then the 'time off' issue would be a moot point....
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    Hospice Nursing Career Path

    HouTx replied to mterrybsn's topic in Nursing Career

    If your goal is to move into an administrative role in acute care (hospital), you are absolutely correct in your assumption that you will need relevant experience. Many nursing management...
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    Looking for advice on starting my nursing career :)

    HouTx replied to ashleej's topic in Nursing Career

    I have always thought it was a good idea to take a "gap year" after HS before heading off to college. This allows time to really consider what you want to do - rather than jumping in to something...
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    Refusing care based on sexual orientation

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

    Even though inroads are being made, anti-discrimination laws related to sexual orientation are being enacted on a state-by-state basis. The primary legal argument for excluding sexual discrimination...
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    ACLS and PALS as CME for license renewal?

    HouTx replied to debert21's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to CE for Nurses or CME - for physicians? You will need to check with your state's NPA to answer specific questions. In some states, only the INITIAL certification can be used as...
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    North Central Texas College, Gainesville (LVN-to-RN)

    HouTx replied to RESCUE_NINJA13's topic in LPN to RN

    NCTC has an excellent reputation and very high NCLEX pass rates. It would be a terrific choice if you are accepted to the
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    BSN to APN?

    HouTx replied to OB-wan's topic in General Students

    A non-clinical masters won't help you much with your goal of APN practice. Take a look at various APN programs in your area of interest and get a better idea of their requirements. It may be a good...
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    Does everyone get this but me?

    HouTx replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    We are far more likely to learn from mistakes than successes - if we make an effort to do so. Learning happens when we analyze what we did & how we can do better next time. Sometimes, the...
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    Undergraduate thesis useful for student interested in pursuing CNM program?

    HouTx replied to CONhopeful's topic in General Students

    Some grad schools will also grant credit for the initial 'research paper' if you have already done this in an undergrad program... this paper may qualify. Mine did. Basically, what you'll end up...
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    Research...ugh

    HouTx replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    LOL - it's so cute. Newbies always want to focus their energies on the visible (surface) aspects of learning a 'thing' - no matter what the topic - because they measure success by the ability to...
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    Check out this crazy RN orientation video!

    HouTx replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Fun, but what is the relevance to the orientation
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    Anxiety about nursing medical errors

    HouTx replied to whitenoise5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered pursuing laboratory science or pharmacy instead? Also wonderful health care careers & would be a great fit with your current educational background. Nurses in direct care...
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    ADN/BSN Quandaries

    HouTx replied to Charlie Don't Surf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you're getting the wrong message. At this time, the 'great divide' (ADN vs BSN) is based upon the care setting - not the type of work (bedside vs admin). Hospitals (acute care) are...
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    linkedin name and title confusion, help?

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

    I know that desperate times call for desperate measures, but honestly I have never seen LinkedIn as a vehicle for nursing jobs. It is more geared to other industries. I have never seen any...
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    Mobility from office RN

    HouTx replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Nursing Career

    From what I have seen, it is not easy to move back into acute care after working in ambulatory care for any length of time. If you accept the office job, I would advise you to 'keep the door open' by...
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    Tired of bedside nursing

    HouTx replied to krn85's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your pain. Telemetry is arguably the most stressful nursing environment in acute care... high patient complexity with very high workload. But - to borrow a well-known phrase - if you can make...
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    What can you do with LPN and BA?

    HouTx replied to squidbillies's topic in Nursing Career

    As far as clinical/nursing jobs are concerned, an LPN + BA = LPN. In order to qualify for any type of admin jobs that require a nursing license, you will need to obtain an RN license, & most...