HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Which route? NP or MSN in education?

    HouTx replied to teamsweets's topic in Nursing Career

    OOOH OOOH OOOH --- Education for sure!! We desperately need more qualified educators. And -er, um our salaries are much more 'attractive' than our academic colleagues. You seem to be tracking...
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    Medical coding?

    HouTx replied to beckyboo80's topic in Nursing Career

    This forum is focused on Nursing - maybe not the best or most accurate source of information about coding. Based on developments in my 'world' (large healthcare system) - The introduction of ICD-10...
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    Moving to Rio Grande Valley- Advice Please!

    HouTx replied to LizSaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't heard of any problems with new grads getting jobs in the RGV. Hospitals in that area are always recruiting to fill RN
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    Patients that fire everyone/demand everything

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

    Here's an off-the-wall suggestion. Does your facility have a behavioral health service line? If so, are there any behavioral health nurse specialists that could provide consulting services for the...
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    HIPAA and picking patients

    HouTx replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is such a great question - this issue should be clarified for all students by their instructors prior to beginning clinical
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    When Faith Creates False Hope

    HouTx replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It's a horrible situation to be in. Just as horrible as the family of a brain dead 20-week pregnant woman in Fort Worth - who are trying to have mechanical support removed but our misguided state...
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    Have a few questions

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

    Your best approach is to contact the schools you're interested in and obtain all the information from them. Schools vary in these specific requirements. They can not only tell you exactly which...
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    ASN with BA in non-nursing subject

    HouTx replied to stefkalvar's topic in General Students

    If you're interested in becoming a ClinSpec, you'll need to have a clinical specialty area (me? CS in Critical Care). I thought CS programs were practically extinct since everyone has jumped on the...
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    Schools with clinicals backloaded all into one semester?(Texas is where I am looking)

    HouTx replied to preciouspkgs's topic in General Students

    It is not only "possible" but producing a much better outcome. Accreditation requirements list the components that have to be included in a program.... NOT the order in which they are provided or how...
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    Researching different avenues

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

    I think that it's great to have aspirations of helping the less fortunate. There are also a lot of faith-based organizations that engage in 'mission work' which may include post-disaster health care...
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    Telemetry unit clerk. Terminology.

    HouTx replied to loudnine's topic in Nursing Career

    Medical terminology is the 'language' of health care. It is part of the required knowledge base for all licensed healthcare professions as well as anyone who is responsible for managing healthcare...
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    Education Models in the Hospital Setting

    HouTx replied to staceyp413's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm with a large multi-state system. All of our facilities (except the smallest ones) have a hybrid model, with central FTE's to manage 'all facility' activities such as clinical orientation,...
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    "Objective" for new grad nurse

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

    Too true - "Objective" is very old fashioned. No one uses it any longer. As a new grad, your resume won't be very robust, so be sure to go all out on your cover letter. Do some background work on...
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    Which are the best institutions for...?

    HouTx replied to oloriire's topic in General Nursing

    Recognized specialty certifications are from "nationally recognized" organizations - not those whose main business is 'selling' educational programs. The primary organization in the US is the ANCC...
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    Advice wanted: should I continue with nursing at this point?

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

    Reality check - true story My neighbor's twins graduated a few years ago - both very bright & motivated. The daughter decided to go for nursing (BSN) & the son (against his parents wishes)...
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    Newly Qualified - feeling confused!

    HouTx replied to lennie2305's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't choose a permanent solution (resignation) for what may be a temporary problem. Are you in the US? If so, your employer probably has some sort of Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You...
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    Am I too old to go back?

    HouTx replied to jschut's topic in Nursing Career

    Non-clinical MSN is definitely do-able online. Go for
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    Considering healthcare administration!!

    HouTx replied to sqwigl's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - I know that U of P (like all other commercial schools) pulls out all the stops when they are trying to recruit someone... please be very skeptical about any information they they provide you....
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    Memorial Hermann

    HouTx replied to blueorchid981's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there! I actually live in that area of Houston, so I am a bit biased - LOL. MemCity area is great. The hospital is actually right across the street from one of the best malls in Houston. Lots...
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    Protection AGAINST Group One HR Solutions?

    HouTx replied to automan2013's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very interesting. Thanks for providing this reference. As I understand it, our peer review & NPA conduct rules pertain only to clinical performance -- if an organization takes action due to...
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    Best geographic and specialty area for middle age nurses

    HouTx replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK - that makes your question clearer. "Middle age" is just too vague isn't it? I know many younger nurses who also have back pain & mobility problems... and some "extremely tenured" nurses who...
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    First Semester BSN Program

    HouTx replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

    I am sure you will do very well . . . PLEASE be cautious about your 'presence' on this or any other social networking site.. Don't use your own picture for your avatar. Don't reveal any information...
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    Case scenarios during panel interview

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

    This sounds like a "behavioral interview"... Since you are a new grad, no one expects you to have extensive expertise. Don't try to fake it by cramming at the last minute - they'll pick up on this....
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    Nurse Practitioners..? Advice please!

    HouTx replied to voladipo's topic in Nursing Career

    I would advise you to post your query in the APRN forum...l much more likely to get responses from
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    RN

    HouTx replied to ginwins1's topic in Nursing Career

    If is is a 'test' that will determine you eligibility for hire, it must be a valid & reliable tool (Federal Law) that is given to everyone who applies for that job. These requirements are beyond...