HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    My school is saying I owe 1750!

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

    Yep - they certainly can do that. It's up to you to make sure that you understand all of the 'fine print' in any financial arrangement with your school. Keep records, track and monitor everything....
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    Pre-Med Junior Considering Shift to Nursing

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

    Hmm - In my experience, there are 2 types of "pre-med" students. Some have a laser focus on becoming a physician and have been moving toward this goal since middle school... they know exactly which...
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    "Flipped Classrooms" for nursing internships

    HouTx replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is a wonderful instructional model. The students are expected to do all of the "lecture-y" stuff via self-study prior to class. Then, class time is devoted to interactions designed to apply or...
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    Usefull Non nursing books that help in education

    HouTx replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My all time faves - recommended to each and every educator I work with: McKeachie's Teaching Tips... originally created to assist TA's, but it is a wonderful resource with how-to's for just about any...
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    How do you know when it's time to move on?

    HouTx replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you thought about working toward your MedSurg certification? What about stepping up to Charge role? Becoming a preceptor? Developing an inservice? Getting involved in a performance improvement...
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    Preceptor experience is not going well

    HouTx replied to SCnurse89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course you're smart - You're a nurse - :) We deal with people - all kinds of people - and some days it seems like they are all out to get you. One of the most valuable skills - and one guaranteed...
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    At-home RN work?

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

    The 'work from home' nursing jobs I am familiar with don't pay very much. They don't have to, because nurses are clamoring for them. These jobs are highly regimented - supervisor monitoring...
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    Is it worth it to take a Cardiac Dysrhythmia class while in nursing school?

    HouTx replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    There are a ton of free resources online if you want to expand your knowledge in this area. If you're hired for a job that requires dysrhythmia knowledge, you employer will provide training - if you...
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    are fluids and electrolytes really THAT bad?

    HouTx replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    If you have a solid background in chemistry & A&P, you should be fine. The most challenging areas are those that concern compensatory mechanisms - how they are triggered (chemical versus...
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    medical marijuana past and wanting to be a nurse

    HouTx replied to lakersfan92's topic in General Students

    Old fogey here..... So, is getting a "medical marijuana card" just a big scam? You don't actually have to have any medical need, just a cooperative provider and a wish to indulge without any legal...
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    Who is Excited About Human Cadaver Dissections?!?

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

    I was extremely fortunate in graduate school (MSN Critical Care / Education). One of our cohort was married to the chief anatomist for a local medical school. He arranged a special "by invitation...
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    Where's the tipping point???

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

    I m so sorry you were essentially sold an empty promise..... nurses are not (and have not) been in short supply for quite a while. But of course, it seems that academia is so insulated that very...
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    Please help...need advice!

    HouTx replied to ElleMarie5's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - being a nurse does not disqualify you from motherhood - LOL. Many nurses are working moms. There are some additional challenges associated with the logistics because we frequently work (what...
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    LPN to MPA?

    HouTx replied to cmunley's topic in Nursing Career

    I admire you - it takes courage to starting all over in a different career field. I have no idea what type of job you would be looking for with an MPA. This is not a degree that is commonly...
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    Waiting to work...

    HouTx replied to hayley1220's topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to provide some reassurance. Most areas of the country that house military installations are very "military friendly", which means that they provide special consideration for military...
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    New Pre-Nursing Student with Questions! :)

    HouTx replied to SimplyDee's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are in SoCal, this is probably the most challenging area for a new grad, job-wise. New grads are having a very difficult time in most metro areas, but not nearly as bad. I can understand that...
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    Med-surg RN takes 8 simple computer "courses" and POOF! is step-down nurse

    HouTx replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Didactic education is a necessary - but not sufficient - part of cross training. These courses should have been coupled with the "skills" part of training. How are they managing to document the new...
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    Nurses prescribed marinol?

    HouTx replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    This is a HUGE area of liability for a hospital. Just imagine how a jury reacts when they are told that one of the clinicians involved in the case was "using ______ (fill in the drug or substance...
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    First Year Help--PLEASE

    HouTx replied to wmlove's topic in Nursing Career

    Wonderful advice from PPs! Based on my own experience, it is much harder to cope with the emotional turmoil of 'hurting' pedi patients. It's one thing to start an IV on a 'consenting' adult.... quite...
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    WHat is considered acute care experience?

    HouTx replied to newbieRN724's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess people don't realize that LTACH means Long Term ACUTE CARE Hospital. Maybe we need to spell it out for them rather than using the acronym. For my organization LTACH= acute
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    RAWRRASDFAOJAD (Job Hunting)

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

    Jamuhh - re: your #4. At this point, you are only receiving half of the message... from your peers. There are three sides to every story - yours, mine, and the truth - LOL. Perceptions are never...
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    trouble finding a nursing job.

    HouTx replied to blynnprice's topic in Nursing Career

    You may have better luck if you post in the Pa forum.... under "US" in the yellow area
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    Hello from a new wannabe-nurse!

    HouTx replied to pearyphery's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome. If you are really committed to nursing, I strongly advise you to stop moving toward that liberal arts degree and switch to pre-nursing immediately rather than wasting more time, money and...
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    Indecisive entry-level MSN student

    HouTx replied to tigi10's topic in Nursing Career

    As an entry level MSN (ELM), you will be competing with all other new grads for the same jobs. ELMs do not have any advantage. In fact, in my area of the country, acute care hiring managers are...
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    How do you take NOTES in class during Nursing Scool?

    HouTx replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    My Microsoft Surface keyboard can be completely silenced. It's regular sized but flat, so that takes some getting used to - but I'm pretty speedy on it now. Battery life is remarkable & it comes...