HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Applying to school

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

    PLEASE take the time to actually investigate the job prospects for entry-level masters (ELM) new grads in your area. Don't rely on the school's recruitment spiel. In my area of the country, ELMs...
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    interviewer asked about religion - what would you say?

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

    Your response was absolutely perfect. It is completely illegal to ask job applicants about religious beliefs unless that is a bona fide occupational qualification... e.g., you are applying for a...
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    Contacting hospital employees

    HouTx replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Employment practices at most hospitals are highly regulated - and controlled by HR. They are inundated with applications and clinical managers simply do not have the time or expertise to deal with...
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    documentation

    HouTx replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to your organization's P&P for all the documentation 'rules' you need to
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    Switching Careers from Legal to Healthcare

    HouTx replied to nwbsoon's topic in Nursing Career

    You do not need to become an LPN prior to going to RN school. We can't tell you whether you can work and go to school because we have no idea about your capacity for learning, your energy level,...
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    Switching fields from Nursing to Law enforcement

    HouTx replied to betty boop23's topic in Nursing Career

    In reality, "forensic" nursing is done by SANE nurses. Forensic Nurses: About Forensic Nursing - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) My organization has SANE nurses in our larger facilities. They...
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    I know this borad is for nurse but if you have any advice for me about ultrasound tec

    HouTx replied to Hopesol's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're interested in sonography, PLEASE take a look at available community college programs or vocational schools. Don't leap into a very expensive commercial (investor owned) program when you can...
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    welcomed back to the real "work world" with a bang

    HouTx replied to thachik_2013's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry that your first LVN job was such a bad experience. However, there would appear to be something seriously wrong with that setting... I assume you are in either Tx or Ca & both NPAs require...
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    Relocating

    HouTx replied to mommy3xs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! I'm originally from San Antonio, but prefer Houston - been here since '83. If you have family in SA & want to be close to them, that would seem to be the best choice for you. But SA is only...
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    Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    HouTx replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    What an offensive comment. Here's a test to find out whether it was appropriate or not. Imagine the outcry if that statement was "A _______ (minority group) must have been teaching in the...
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    How High Is the Demand For Male CNA's /LPN's/RN's?

    HouTx replied to pinktulips008's topic in Men in Nursing

    BEWARE of any expressed preference for Male staffers - there are undoubtedly some hidden agendas there!- LOL. Most likely, they want 'lifters' or staff who (they think) could fulfill other gaps that...
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    "Public Health" is the new nursing?

    HouTx replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with this ^^^^^^^ Keep in mind that the US economy is not altruistic. Healthcare services exist at the mercy of the income that they can produce. At this point, our reimbursement...
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    33 and wanting to leap...

    HouTx replied to kiranrand's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not so much a sure thing any longer. Have you looked into PT or OT assistant programs? The income is comparable to nursing but programs are not as competitive in most areas of the...
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    Double padding, what's the nurse to do

    HouTx replied to Sn0wflakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend a bit of additional investigation to find out which CNAs are doing this so you can target an effective intervention rather than using a heavy hand that could only make things worse....
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    LPN s being replaced by RN BSN

    HouTx replied to jordanoatsvall's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you have a question? Employers are free to change their staffing model whenever they want to. LTC is traditionally a 'low margin' business, so I am amazed that they are able to afford an all...
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    Credit check?

    HouTx replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't understand why an employer would request a pre-employment credit check unless the job involved some type of responsibility for handling/managing money. Prospective employers are limited to...
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    New LPN: Help on dealing with emergency situations

    HouTx replied to SAF2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No matter how prepared/experienced we are, there is always that surge of adrenaline when we are involved in an emergency situation. This is very different from 'panic'. If that (calling 911) is the...
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    7 months of RN experience and need to relocate

    HouTx replied to wildflower79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with PP's. Don't exaggerate your experience. Luckily, you are moving to an area that has a much better economy, including a lot more nursing jobs than most other parts of the country. Most...
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    Bored with cardiac but stuck

    HouTx replied to HeartRN13's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - I can definitely identify with OP's post. But, for a start, I'd suggest re-framing the situation. Rather than "bored" (which could denote laziness or lack of effort) I would say OP may be...
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    Anatomy and Physiology Online

    HouTx replied to bkburgos1326's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Educator here - The 'online' phenomena is fairly recent, but the educational research literature is beginning to provide increasing evidence that some subjects are more suited to online delivery than...
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    RN Oversight of LVN care

    HouTx replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES!! I don't blame you for being very reluctant to put your signature on this. If you have not been involved in the care of a patient, how the heck can you assume post-hoc accountability for...
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    Keeping It Legal

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

    There is an ocean of difference between an error and a criminal act. OP should understand this from basic educational courses. Accusing anyone of 'criminal' activity is an actionable offense, so...
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    Texas second BS degree pre-requisite requirements

    HouTx replied to TX2015's topic in General Students

    PP is correct. Texas History & Gov are state-specific requirements for a degree from a Tx public (tax supported) school. Both can be interesting & are absolutely required if you intend to...
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    Hiring managers please advise!

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

    Why in the world would you want to give up a stable "M-F, High paying, Good Benefits job"? Hospital jobs are not the only game in town - and certainly not absolutely essential for a successful...
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    Hard and Soft Skills

    HouTx replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Old fogey here - There is a lot of information out there about the 'charm school' focus in health care (AKA HCAHPS). Evidence is emerging that organizations with the best satisfaction scores are...