HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    job search after accelerated nursing program

    HouTx replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One of PP's mentioned putting clinical rotations on your resume as 'experience'..... PLEASE don't do this. It won't fool anyone. Those were educational practicums, not working experience. Limit...
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    Unit and Medical Secretary Work

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

    Strongly advise you to remove your personal contact information ASAP!!! Very unwise to post this information on any social networking site. If you do a simple Google search for online medical...
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    current nursing job

    HouTx replied to catiedid71's topic in Nursing Career

    I realize that OP said that accreditation is 'in the works', but without a 'director' of nursing care, it simply isn't going to happen. Physicians cannot direct nursing care... they can only direct...
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    Corpus Christi Spohn interview

    HouTx replied to kerijak6's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh my. Corpus Christi is extremely different than NYC. Very 'small town' in terms of entertainment, shopping, etc. PP is correct, salaries are on the low side and the area is not economically...
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    Best Program for Moms?

    HouTx replied to Kay8love's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a rule, faster-paced programs are not only require greater time commitment, but are also much more rigid in terms of scheduling. Having to take time out to care for a sick child could be...
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    Lifestyle Discrimination

    HouTx replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as I know, Capitalism has always trumped Ethics in the US. Probably not going to change in my
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    Texas A&M nursing

    HouTx replied to bryan.barrett2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey - It's A&M. VERY selective. Highly competitive. Nursing is an 'expensive' program for any school due to all the accreditation requirements and limitations on faculty:student ratio, shortage...
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    Do I have to transfer credits. San Jacinto college, Texas, Aplication process,

    HouTx replied to Jewelnore's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have heard of some schools that allow you to declare "academic bankruptcy" - which erases your prior attempts and allows you to start fresh. I think that Sam Houston does/did this... but it is not...
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    High School Classes That I Should Take

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

    I would recommend taking a bit of a different approach... if your goal for AP classes is to prepare you to CLEP some college credits. I would urge you to take AP English, History, or any other...
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    I feel like I'm going to get fired.

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

    Wow - take a breath Hon. Sounds like "Frantic" is your average working tempo. Not good. From what you have described, you have a real problem staying focused & prioritizing your work. Are you...
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    Nursing Shortage Expiration A Myth!

    HouTx replied to Curiousdog's topic in Nursing Career

    BWAHAHAHAHAA - too many engineers??? That'll be the day. At least in the US. I can't imagine any force on earth that would result in HS students stampeding into Math and Science classes. My state...
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    Nurse of 10 years can't start IV's

    HouTx replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, even the most eagle-eyed IV starter has down times when s/he couldn't hit a vein with both hands. . . BTDT. Sounds like your confidence is just at a low ebb - and this can become a...
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    Last semester

    HouTx replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    Huh, how times have changed. In my BSN program (when the earth's crust was still cooling) we DID have a checklist of core skills ... with the required procedures we had to do in order to meet...
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    Dear Lord, give me the strength to deal with yet another GROUP PROJECT

    HouTx replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    LOL! They NEVER go away.... srsly. But they do evolve. By the time I was in grad school, my fellow students were more homogeneous, with similar study skills and smarts, so there was much less...
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    Hospital Volunteering While in Nursing School

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

    Volunteers are very limited in the tasks they can perform. For the most part, patient contact is limited to 'escorting' people. However, you can become more familiar with the 'inner workings' of...
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    My mom won't let me be a nurse. How do I convince her?

    HouTx replied to Amanda97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm - so that's a Tiger Mom, huh? Good to know. Actually, I think she (TG) made some fairly accurate statements about the 'world' of nursing -- but I'm not going to say which ones - LOL. Agree with...
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    Starting out in the medical field

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

    If you're interested in a health profession, there are a ton of options besides nursing. Take a look at this link Healthcare Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor...
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    Paralegal wanting to go into nursing..

    HouTx replied to HRhopefulRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It may be wise to postpone your decision for a while. We know that the ACA is changing the entire healthcare landscape, but no one knows exactly what that means. So far, we are only sure of a...
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    New Nurse For Hire!

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

    LOL - the Houston economy is not depressed. Acute care services, including new facilities, are continuously expanding to meet the needs of the growing population. Unfortunately for the OP, everyone...
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    Starting over

    HouTx replied to nurselove2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand your trepidation about Home Care as a new grad. IMO, it is not an appropriate practice environment for new grads unless they can provide a lengthy training program working with...
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    MBA vs. MSN

    HouTx replied to Travelingon's topic in Nursing Career

    If your goal is to continue to advance & move into healthcare administration, an MSN is the way to go. Since you are starting out as a nurse, your pathway will be via nursing jobs... and you will...
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    From nurse to doctor?

    HouTx replied to ecruz1820's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a lot of us who have gone on to become "doctors", but not in
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    Nursing tougher for guys than girls

    HouTx replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ahh - little grasshopper, you are experiencing enlightenment. There are only two professions that are 'female dominant' (nursing and teaching). If nothing else, this should increase your...
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    Legitimate gripe or much ado about nothing?

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

    "Patient's physician makes entries without reviewing nurses'
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    First code as a new nurse

    HouTx replied to Katniss88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have found that the best preparation for emergency response is 'hands on' simulation.... Although you can go over the procedures and see demos, the simulation drills are best. People need to...