HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Meet nursing managers or wait for HR?

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

    It is the ultimate 'Catch 22' - everyone encourages new grads to put a lot of energy into their job hunt . . . but at the same time, you have to absolutely avoid any behavior that could be described...
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    new grad and stressed

    HouTx replied to Atrus82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK - this sounds like a hot mess. You deserve to be provided with specifics rather than nurses who are 'reading your mind' and critiquing your thought processes. Sheesh. This is so not helpful at...
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    Dilemma

    HouTx replied to Compost189's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the residence focused on Emergency Department? Does it 'guarantee' an ED position upon successful completion? What would happen if you don't successfully complete the residency program or they...
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    Travel Nursing

    HouTx replied to nurse1903's topic in Nursing Career

    Travel nurses are very expensive - we only use them if we know that there is going to be a vacancy for a period of time in a specialty area. In my organization (& those I have worked with in the...
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    residency programs

    HouTx replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in General Nursing

    Eligibility criteria for residency programs will vary. In my organization, we look at GPA, Instructor recommendations, panel interview & the applicant's overall career goals (in a written...
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    Fired at last week of Orientation and need advice.

    HouTx replied to Newgradrn13nc's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - two opposing camps about listing this on your resume. There is one inescapable fact. When a prospective employer runs your background check, this job will show up because you had FICA...
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    Does Anyone Actually LIKE Being a Nurse? (Slight Venting)

    HouTx replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    Weirdo here - Neuro-Trauma ICU is my favorite area. I loved the 'logic' of it - very predictable manifestation of each type of injury.. not as random as multisystem or cardiac patients. I agree - try...
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    Academic writing

    HouTx replied to Shell76's topic in General Students

    Do you mean APA style? There are a ton of reference books available - give it a
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    New Nurses-How can we effect change?

    HouTx replied to idahonurse5's topic in General Students

    First of all, make sure that you have an accurate interpretation of the phenomena in question. Clarify & obtain data/information from divergent sources to make sure that you are not...
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    Dear Cheaters

    HouTx replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    As a long-time (looonnnggg time) educator, I am very saddened that the standard of behavior has decreased so much. There is a growing tendency to adopt a 'universal precautions' type of approach...
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    Going crazy

    HouTx replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL- unless "everyone" is a nurse recruiter, they don't know what they're talking about. It's hard for 'civilians' to understand why the nursing job market is so difficult because "everyone" knows...
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    Has anyone taken Comparative Religion?? What should I choose for Humanities?

    HouTx replied to NeoNurse2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOVED Comparative Religion! I found it very interesting... basically a hybrid philosophy-sociology class focusing on spiritual beliefs, customs, rules & regs. The knowledge is extremely useful...
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    Should I change my undergrad major or do an accelerated BSN program?

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

    Agree with Parker - if you're sure that you want to switch to nursing, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to slog along in your current major. For one thing, obtaining a bachelor's degree will put...
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    Is anyone else familiar with this? (sounds too good to be true)

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

    It is not unusual for hospitals that suffer from labor shortages to provide significant amounts of support for students in return for a work commitment. I know of several rural facilities that...
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    Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

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

    Also - very interesting Gram Neg issue.. . patients tend to get 'sicker' for a while after you start the antibiotic because even more toxin is released as the bacteria are destroyed. Potential for...
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    How to increase my chances of getting into a BSN program

    HouTx replied to zzyyd44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All of the 'second-degree' (accelerated) ABSN programs that I am familiar with place a lot of weight on cumulative GPA from the previous degree. As you have already discovered, they have very high...
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    PA jobs

    HouTx replied to philliesfinest's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You may have more luck in the PA state forum.. it's under "U.S." on the yellow ribbon at the top of the
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    I can't practice this kind of nursing at my SNF

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

    You will only "lose your license" if your own job performance violates some aspect of your Nurse Practice Act. Your employer cannot make this happen. The key to survival these days is to: 1. make...
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    nurse with consent order

    HouTx replied to ray2013's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In my experience, employers are very wary of hiring anyone with significant blotches on their professional practice record, no matter how much time has elapsed. But there is a variation in how states...
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    Jobs in Nursing w/Expunged Misdemeanor Assault

    HouTx replied to Wannabehealthcare's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There is no 'universal' standard because licensure is governed by each state's Board of Nursing. You need to check with the BON for your
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    can an RN be charged with theft based on descrepancy in machine?

    HouTx replied to tiajuana2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Comply with the organizational policy. If you're appropriately gowned, gloved & goggled as required for the procedure, the only 'skin' that you could contaminate would be your face.... so I find...
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    Nursing as a career

    HouTx replied to cortneyrileyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Most MSN programs in Education only focus on the education curriculum - without a clinical focus - so I understand your conundrum. In order to function as a clinical Nurse Educator, we...
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    Bullying like I am back in middle school

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

    For Heaven's Sake. Lack of communication with co-workers has an effect on patient safety. This is intolerable. Walking (running) away will let the Mean Girls win. They will not change their...
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

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

    It's so odd that I know this (don't ask why) . . The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is pretty specific. Employers cannot prevent employees from discussing their salary among themselves. This...
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    New grad nurses are being allowed to rot: A reflection

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

    I hear your frustration loud and clear. This whole situation makes me so sad - seeing what is happening to all of our new grads who have been unable to launch their nursing careers. Unfortunately,...