HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Confused

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

    In a word - "Yes". Nursing is very uncertain - most of the NE is experiencing a glut of nurses & a BSN is rapidly becoming the requirement for any acute care (hospital) job. Those pre-requisite...
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    Resume Assistance

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

    NO - don't include your clinical practicums. The only exception would be an 'externship' that would have been an extra (elective) experience not included in the standard rotations. As a new grad,...
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    Job posting gone but interview in two days?

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

    Most job advertisements generate an overwhelming number of applications - They are legally required to 'process' each application, so cut them off when they have a sufficient number. As PP says, you...
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    What odd jobs or choices are there?

    HouTx replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have a BSN? Are you able to re-locate? If it's a 'yes' to both factors, I urge you to adopt a strategic approach, pinpointing areas of the country that are not over-supplied with new grads....
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    Aspiration/Choking

    HouTx replied to bigdog123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK - deep breath. You're making this too complex. Think back on your BLS training. This provides you with a standardized approach for dealing with anyone who is choking or unconscious. AHA...
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    Requiring Bedside Experience for NP

    HouTx replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    [quote=futureeastcoastNP; Bottom line: more bedside experience does make someone a better provider. They are completely different roles. Bedside nursing focuses on following orders and physically...
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    anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    HouTx replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I did not see any statements of "ownership". According to your own words, everything was out of your control and you were unable to make any conscious decisions on your own behalf. Quote "I did not...
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    Advice on career advancement from ADN?

    HouTx replied to RNGuy12's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to move into education, you will need to make sure you have appropriate educational preparation. Despite the prevailing myth in healthcare (anyone can teach), education is a whole...
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    LPN turned RN help with Resume

    HouTx replied to missymis86's topic in Nursing Career

    Job markets are determined by local factors. You will need to be much more specific.... are you interested in the Lexington KY area
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    Thinking about becoming an RN then APRN - Needing advice from current nurses

    HouTx replied to Gemmy18's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely go for your BSN. In most larger cities, hospital jobs are already restricted to BSN only. By the time you graduate, that will probably extend to community hospitals. There will still be...
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    Started out on Telemetry but think Med/Surg might be better.. What do I do?

    HouTx replied to nm_alamo's topic in Nursing Career

    Most organizations have clear guidelines about transferring to other departments, including the length of time that it takes to become eligible for transfer. Take a look at your company's policy...
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    Interventions without MD orders

    HouTx replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    These are legal 'scope of practice' issues -- strictly regulated at the state level. Basically, educational preparation has to match up with the scope of practice. There are also guidelines/rules...
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    Rio Grande Valley union situation

    HouTx replied to Bortaz's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    FYI, we really don't consider ourselves part of the "South".... just Texas. RGV is a very unique environment in terms of geography, culture and economics. Much more aligned with Mexico than the rest...
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    "Always pick the toughest patient"

    HouTx replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    So - re-framing the discussion a bit.... The OP is getting waaay more benefit/value from the educational process than fellow students who are taking an easier route. Don't know about you, but I...
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    How do you land a hospital job as a new grad RN

    HouTx replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems like you are caught up in an environment where getting an acute care job is just not going to happen - at least not for a while. Major life lesson.... there are some circumstances that you...
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    TOTALLY BUMMED

    HouTx replied to Deme75's topic in Nursing Career

    In the words of Warren Buffett, one of the greatest financial advisors ever - "The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging". It would seem that you have already...
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    Persuing a non-nursing degree?

    HouTx replied to mashelle13's topic in Nursing Career

    My first degree was BA in journalism.... loved writing (still do) but HATED doing it for a living. Nurses are an educated workforce - degrees in other fields are not uncommon. Lots of 'happy...
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    New grad looking to relocate to Texas

    HouTx replied to wanderlust4's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Austin area has lower salaries and higher living costs than other Tx metro areas. It's a result of market demand - large population influx from other states. It is near the bottom on my list of...
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    Intellectual fulfillment

    HouTx replied to FinesseGrant123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry but I have never found fulfillment via information and knowledge..... only through accomplishments. "Knowing" is not sufficient without
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    Staffing Agency Payrate

    HouTx replied to souleater11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is probably highly variable depending upon your geographic area & your
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    Still jobless and getting frustrated in Nashville!

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

    I can understand your frustration. It just doesn't seem fair that nursing schools are so disconnected with the 'real world' regarding job opportunities for ADNs. But they (schools) operate in their...
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    Rejection after rejection email

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

    See if you can have a conversation with a nurse recruiter and see what is happening in your area. There is a chance that you're being impacted by the "BSN preferred" movement. Don't rule out smaller,...
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    Second Careers

    HouTx replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If your previous job experience or skills/knowledge are relevant, it may be an asset. However, unless that previous job was in healthcare or human services, a potential employer may not believe it...
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    How to get into Preventative Care

    HouTx replied to preventativecare's topic in Nursing Career

    To be honest, this type of service is just not a very well defined segment of the US health care infrastructure. 3rd party reimbursement is based on an "illness" model and I don't imagine this is...
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    HBU or UT-H? BSN

    HouTx replied to lk320's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a bit biased because I did my MSN at UT-H, but both are top-notch programs. In terms of versatility & wider access to academic resources, UT-H comes out ahead because of location &...