HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    How soon did you get pulled?

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

    Just a couple of points. If OP 'volunteered' to float, I am sure that this was very much appreciated by her co-workers & this type of gesture will go a looooong way to becoming "one of the team"...
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    Cath lab RN, new grad, weird.

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

    Don't sell yourself short! Cath lab experience/expertise is a very valuable asset. Those positions are usually hard to fill in most hospitals & it is a recognized nursing specialty. IABP is a...
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    How to follow policy when off duty?

    HouTx replied to RNduke129's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are not an APRN & have not been trained as a first responder, 'interventions' need to be limited to those that could be done by anyone with first aid skills. Scopes of practice are VERY...
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    New grad delayed looking for work - any advice?

    HouTx replied to visionary123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If your previous boss is willing to hire you, go for it!!! Hospital nursing is highly physical labor intensive with rigid scheduling requirements that may not mesh well if you have responsibilities...
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    Getting hired with a spotty work history

    HouTx replied to freerad63's topic in Nursing Career

    Most employers do not maintain employment history "in perpetuity"... so at some point, your old records will poof away. My organization maintains them for 7 years, but of course, this can vary. I am...
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    Is there really a Nursing shortage, or is it just hype ?

    HouTx replied to Stacy67CP's topic in Nursing Career

    In my part of the country (DFW & Houston), there is no shortage of generalist nurses... and an over-abundance of new grads for entry-level positions. However, there is emerging evidence of a...
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    Multiple State Licensing Question

    HouTx replied to phoenixnim's topic in Nursing Career

    All professional licenses in the US are state-specific. Regulation of professional licenses is a Constitutional power reserved to the states, so this cannot be changed without a Constitutional...
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    UT Houston - Spring 2015 Accelerated

    HouTx replied to acmj's topic in Texas Nursing

    If those are your only two choices, I strongly encourage you to go with the BSN program. Entry-level MSN (ELM) grads are not doing well in the Houston job market. They are competing with a plethora...
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    I'm terrible at Ap

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

    That grading cut-off is pretty standard for nursing school. I echo the comments of PPs. A & P is the most critical foundation for nursing practice. If you believe that your results were due to...
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    New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

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

    This is very true. Keep in mind that SoTx is majority Hispanic & many areas have a very low socioeconomic status overall. If you are unfamiliar with the area, border cities may feel more like...
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    Salary and career options for an RN with MS in psychology

    HouTx replied to MirandaCooper's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but an RN with a Masters in Psychology = An RN. Non-nursing degrees do not add any value for entry-level or bedside nursing jobs because these roles are focused on providing nursing care....
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    Falsify credentials

    HouTx replied to cptkathy's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this is a very serious issue, but I have to share . . . As an ACLS instructor, I have been offered $ for a "real" ACLS card on 3 different occasions - 2 physicians, 1 RT. srsly. They...
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    Very short orientation/new grad feeling unsure

    HouTx replied to minki2112's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally agree with PP. Correctional nursing is a mega-specialty.... in which other specialties (M/S, CC, behav health, etc.) exist. There is a very specific skill set for practicing safely in this...
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    Nursing Is A Business: Get Used To It!

    HouTx replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    THIS IS A GREAT THREAD!! I am now officially a fan of
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    Houston Area?

    HouTx replied to Nurse216's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have no idea what you mean by "climate", can you be more specific? The job outlook depends upon what you are bringing to the table. If you are an experienced BSN with a TX license, there are a lot...
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    Disheartened

    HouTx replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have had a *bit* of experience with similar situations in the past... re: friction in male-female staff interactions. So here is my 2 cents. A lot of guys, especially those of you who are...
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    So stressed out I don't know how much more I can take

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

    Take advantage of your school's counseling services or other qualified professional services. Please avoid the temptation to self-medicate to relieve stress even though it is very tempting - because...
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    8 yrs to get B.S. ..??

    HouTx replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Traditionally, there are no hard & fast deadlines for degree completion until you get to grad school (5 years for Masters, 7 yrs for PhD), although I think that some Universities have begun adding...
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    My Academic credentials are...interesting...

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

    Only your program admissions folks will be able to answer this. There are so many variations in how each school handles GPA. But be ready with a 'plan B' because most accelerated programs use...
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    Newbie

    HouTx replied to FuturePedRN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are definite financial advantages to having multiple family members attending college simultaneously... when you do your FAFSAs, be sure to include this information. Best of luck to you and...
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    accelerated BSN programs without a degree?

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

    I think you'll find that 5 year course 'expiration' is the norm for science & some math. Health science is a very dynamic field with continuous advances, so it makes a lot of sense. Heck, the...
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    haad data flow process

    HouTx replied to crazyjoe8625's topic in Nurse Registration

    I have no idea what you're talking about. Context cues seem to indicate that your issue is specific to the UAE. If this is correct, maybe you'd have better luck posting in one of the International...
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    Nursing Job After Disciplinary Action

    HouTx replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    There are different types of disciplinary actions & the re-entry process is different, depending upon the offense. Appropriate interventions for nurses who have problems with competency or...
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    How do you pay for School

    HouTx replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you completed your FAFSA to determine whether you are eligible for any subsidized loans or grants? (Home - FAFSA on the Web-Federal Student Aid ) This should be the first step. Any college...
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    Does National Accredited and Regionally Accredited really matter?

    HouTx replied to Ariel09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many LVN/LPN programs are not structured as "college hour" programs. Instead, they are "clock hour" programs where the content is divided out into sections rather than divided into separate courses....