HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Pay, Benefits for Nurses in Houston, Tx for hospitals and ltac

    HouTx replied to jwolfe3adj's topic in Texas Nursing

    The CHRISTUS hospitals have been acquired by Methodist - their salaries will be in line with the compensation structure for that system. Although it may be interesting to see what others are making,...
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    Mandated overtime. What?

    HouTx replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Some states have laws that prohibit this... including mine. In Tx, mandatory overtime is only permitted in cases of true emergency or natural disaster. Also, if a nurse refuses mandatory overtime,...
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    I want to be a bedside nurse, but...

    HouTx replied to Aurora77's topic in General Nursing

    You answered your own question.... It's not "our profession" that's at the root of this. "HR & upper management" have instigated the changes. Chances are, not only are these people not nurses,...
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    So discouraged - a male RN working in a woman's world

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

    So sad - - - and here you are trying to find answers on a female dominated online site . I find it very difficult to generate empathy when individuals do not 'own' their own ... er, uh.... stuff....
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    Reflect on this! IMPORTANT!!

    HouTx replied to WeAreOfPeace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No - you really wouldn't... trust me on this. It was godawful. And the waiting afterward - ugh, getting nausea flashbacks just remembering
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    Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    HouTx replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    I certainly don't want to be Debbie Downer here, but there is a reason that nursing education is not set up to accommodate "special snowflakes" who are unable to successfully complete a rigorous and...
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    Where to study?

    HouTx replied to ruzhyo's topic in General Students

    Can you set up a 'quiet corner' at home? Nothing fancy, just an area where you can be comfortable, with plugs for your laptop and focus on the task at hand. Nursing school can be hard on...
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    Best cities for nursing opportunities

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

    Sorry - forgot to answer your second question..... Yes! You need to be 'eligible to work' in Tx before applying. If you have specialty expertise &/or management experience, employers may want to...
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    Best cities for nursing opportunities

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

    If you're looking for the most robust IT environment, it would be the DFW area - HQ for many international companies, so there are a lot of 'real' jobs with career potentitl as opposed to contractor...
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    Ethical Dilemma and Worry

    HouTx replied to 32MedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with PPs - - - and a word of caution. OP post has way too much, highly detailed information about a patient situation... if anyone is familiar with OP, the patient's ID could definitely...
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    Is this a bad idea???

    HouTx replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking to boost your changes for nursing school admission, a great GPA will be much more important than CNA experience. The waitress job seems much more practical for you at this stage,...
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    Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    HouTx replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I've never actually understood what "people person" means... Is it meant to be synonymous with "chatty"? Or does it mean that we are interested in the welfare of our fellow beings? Since the sole...
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    Frustration!

    HouTx replied to ryan5014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You would have much more options in healthcare-based jobs if you have MLT certification/registration. We have to comply with CLIA requirements as well as other regulatory/accreditation requirements...
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    Nurse Anesthetist/Nurse Practitioner?

    HouTx replied to ecruz1820's topic in Nursing Career

    It's great that you are exploring all your options. I assume that you mean "CRNA" (certified registered nurse anesthetist) because "NA" is Nurse Aide. Another hint - only physicians practice...
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    Half Question/Half Pet Peeve

    HouTx replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, we're "girls", but you are "men" . . . nope, no bias
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    "Dear" doctor that just yelled at me

    HouTx replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospitals are required to have a Policy & Procedure for dealing with disruptive physicians. It is a good idea to be very familiar with it - and follow it to the letter. Disrespectful behavior...
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    Smoking and Health Care Providers: Regulate?

    HouTx replied to TraumaSurfer's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    All of our campuses have been 100% non-smoking for a number of years. This includes all buildings, parking lots, parking garages, etc. Any employee who wants to smoke has to do so outside the...
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    Advice/Guidance for going into healthcare (not nursing related)

    HouTx replied to Kingfhearts517's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find that healthcare is very different from other types of "business". Our accounting practices are uniquely tailored to the requirements of existing reimbursement systems....
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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    HouTx replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As nurses, we should be committed to the spirit of scientific inquiry, critical thinking and all that stuff, right? We call it 'evidence based practice. Well, there is now a sufficient amount of...
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    At the end of my rope...

    HouTx replied to stickit34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since you have already spoken about this with your supervisor, the next step is to talk with HR. Provide them with with facts - dates, times & the nature of the events in question. They...
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    Struggling with being my own dads Hospice Nurse

    HouTx replied to foudini's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you ((((((((foudini)))))))) I was primary caretaker to my husband, mother, and older sister during their terminal illnesses (within a span of 4 years). However, upon the very wise advice of a...
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    Confused about how one year experience is calculated?

    HouTx replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

    Most online employment application systems are set up to screen for job qualifications. If the job requires a year of experience, it will be calculated based upon dates entered into the job history...
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    Charge nurse

    HouTx replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Nursing

    I think that 'Charge Nurse' is the second most difficult job in a hospital... the most difficult is a first-line nurse manager. But - this can also be an extremely important phase of your professional...
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    Negotiating pay

    HouTx replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals normally have a very well defined compensation structure - with specific ranges for each and every job. They have to keep a tight rein on it, because they are vulnerable to claims of...
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    Class dilemmaa

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

    Educator here - with a confession. I have actually taught both classroom & distance (virtual group as well as self-paced) classes. I have also experienced all types of education from a student...