HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Need help!! the job market is terrible!!!!!

    HouTx replied to Hildebrandcb's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh hun - if you think you "get to do everything a nurse does minus make care plans and give meds", you are clueless. The fact that you think that a nurse's role is defined by tasks . . . you have not...
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    Does anyone work for Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)...?

    HouTx replied to VintageSwagger's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are going to be working at the main TCH campus in The Medical Center (TMC), you will have quite a commute to deal with. I'm very familiar with that route, as I had to cope with it for many...
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    New Grad Rn Discharged . . . What's Next?

    HouTx replied to Smiley007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    " Everywhere I went someone in scrubs and a rn tag is hovering over me. One nurse stalked me in the lipstick section and followed me to the registered, she left the registered once I handed the...
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    ANA links to a study that says "times are good" for new grads!

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

    Not too long ago, there was a huge scandal when it was revealed that law schools were providing inaccurately skewed data... their 'high employment' figures did not reflect graduates that were actually...
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    What is the best direction for a nursing career?

    HouTx replied to Cosmo&Wanda's topic in Nursing Career

    Nurse Educator here (MSN-Education & Critical Care; EdD). I love my job! (non-academic nursing & clinical education). Lots of challenges, neverending variety. BSN is normally the entry point...
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    Choosing the best nursing career path

    HouTx replied to victoria.'s topic in Nursing Career

    ^^^^^^ Well Said ^^^^^^ Another consideration - the more 'specialized' you are (clinical-wise), the less variety you will have. So if variety is what you like, you may quickly become bored in a...
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    Anybody know anything about being a consultant nurse?

    HouTx replied to Ted D's topic in Nursing Career

    "Consultant" does not actually define a specific type of job - so that may be why you haven't gotten much input. In broad terms, consultants can be either 'internal' or 'external' to a company....
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    planning second career... seeking general advice

    HouTx replied to keepinon's topic in Nursing Career

    The health care environment you remember from 20 years ago is long gone. Today's world is very different. Nursing school will be very different from those happy memories of your those brief...
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    Moving to Houston from Minnesota

    HouTx replied to kcsq's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lack of a BSN will be a major obstacle for acute care employment in the Houston metro area. I don't know what you meant by your statement of "I wasn't impressed" by nursing schools in the area.......
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    I job-shadowed some Hospitalists/MD's/Providers over the last couple of days...

    HouTx replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    And this is even without the added frustration of switching over to ICD-10... which has an enormous impact on physician documentation requirements. Stay tuned for the tsunami of whining and...
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    BSN or RN to BSN? Will I get a job with a BSN from a bridge program?

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

    Although some organizations may prefer BSNs from a particular program, this is usually because they have had good experiences with hiring their grads. Otherwise, BSN=BSN, no matter what route you...
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    How do I know if nursing is for me

    HouTx replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated BSN programs are for people who already have a bachelor's degree. Based on OP's information, that does not seem to be the case in this
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    New LPN who is thinking about advancing career to medical school, but is a single mom

    HouTx replied to Taters's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're seeking Medical School information from insiders, you probably need to look in a physician-education forum instead of one that is focused on
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    Prioritizing help

    HouTx replied to douxmusique's topic in General Students

    PP is correct - "ABC" is the appropriate way to prioritize but when you are choosing between 2 "A"s, give a higher priority to the one that is most central... so, auscultation would have a higher...
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    School accreditation

    HouTx replied to ReginaK's topic in General Students

    If it is not regionally accredited, your credits will not transfer/ be accepted by another
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    I am very undecided right now

    HouTx replied to konp's topic in General Students

    I don't think that the problem with a BSN program would be the fact that you "took a year off", but what your academic performance (GPA) was in your ADN program. If you were truly "on the verge of...
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    What can I do to raise my self confidence?

    HouTx replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    Your clinical instructor should be your primary source of guidance for your clinical experiences ... not the staff nurses. If you are unsure about any aspect of your clinical practicum you need to...
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    Where to take online prereqs?

    HouTx replied to Buddy2003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Educator here - just wanted to add . . . There is a significant amount of evidence that there are some types of classes that are not really suited to online education. Students achieve much better...
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    C's on all my Anatomy and Physiology classes.

    HouTx replied to blu_02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Professional Nursing is a science-based occupation. Human anatomy & physiology is the basis for everything we do. So -- your success in these pre-requisites is a primary factor for nursing...
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    Going back to per diem after working part time

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

    Believe me, no one will disparage you for placing a priority on completing your education. It should be a priority for you. When you communicate with your manager, be sure to express your support and...
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    How to write email convincing them they need me more than I need them.

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

    I totally get OP's intention. They key to a great cover letter is to convey the unique 'value' you could bring to the organization. This encompasses much more than simply clinical competency, although...
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    new nurse health issue

    HouTx replied to NewbieRN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Completely agree with PPs - re: keeping your personal information to yourself. At some point in the interview process, you will be provided with a copy of the job description. It (must) include a...
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    Need advice for unemployed/underemployed New Graduate !!

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

    It's awful, isn't it? If there simply are not jobs available in your preferred setting, you have to make a choice to either change settings or relocate to an area that does have jobs available. You...
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    Background check, drug testing, and all that

    HouTx replied to mhy12784's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The length of time depends upon a lot of variables. Most organizations use 3rd party vendors to conduct background checks & drug screens. Some of these companies are much faster than others. HR...
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    Is it REALLY necessary to start your nursing career in LTC

    HouTx replied to Nola009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LTC is a completely different practice environment than acute care (hospitals).... the same can be said for community health or home care. RN education in the US is focused on acute care, so...