HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    unemployed and need help

    HouTx replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    AWK! Speaking from a hiring manager perspective - NEVER diss your previous place of employment. This will just splash back on you, making you seem like a whiny troublemaker blaming others for your...
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    If I speak, I am condemned. If I stay silent...

    HouTx replied to TU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why would you feel that SDU experience is "inconsequential"? You describe this unit as a place that is providing a good transition (form student to practicing nurse) experience for you... and you...
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    ASN Grad May 2012. Just received first job offer while in RN-BS program. Help!

    HouTx replied to KK16's topic in Nursing Career

    The phrase that really sticks out in your post is that you are "paralyzed with fear" about moving away from your support system. If this is the case, you are not ready to try living independently....
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    Doubts in studying Nursing?

    HouTx replied to Angevil's topic in Nursing Career

    I really don't understand predictions that the ACA will trigger a huge demand for nurses. If there is an increase, it will be in primary care, community care & LTC - NOT Acute care. In all of...
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    Patient clearly not ready to be discharged. . .is discharged. Vent.

    HouTx replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I know that it's no comfort to the patient - or probably to the OP - but that hospital will receive ZERO $ for a 2-day readmission. There are significant financial penalties for inappropriate...
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    Private Nursing Schools That accepts a 2.49 GPA in their acceleration BSN programs

    HouTx replied to j.pkidd's topic in General Students

    I wonder if the OP is referring to commercial (investor owned) schools when the word "private" is used. Many of them in my part of the country are more than willing to 'take a chance' on applicants...
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    Sorry, but no..:

    HouTx replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    Silly, isn't it? Our LTC and ALF folks have to deal with "residents" - which always brings me the visual of those annoying quasi-doctors in short lab coats. I never heard of "consumer" before, that...
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    Nursing Jobs in NYC

    HouTx replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Students

    Reality is cruel. As for the jobs that will be created by ACA... they will not be in acute care. It's pretty clear that expansion of health care services will be in primary care & non-acute care....
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    In a bit of a pickle.... needing some advice

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

    At some point, it becomes clear that successful nursing students do not travel the same academic pathway as the traditional college major. No semesters abroad, No 'easy-A' classes, Not enough free...
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    Need some advice please!!!

    HouTx replied to mm09026's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PP's are offering wonderful advice. Just a side note. As an educator, the OPs history of making good grades on quizzes but not on practical/lab is indicative of over-reliance on memorization...
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    I want to become a nurse but my gpa is low

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

    Please keep in mind that nursing school can be very challenging even for students who have very high GPAs. It may be a good idea to look at some other educational
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    1st job at SNF/Rehab and must buy my own BP monitor??

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

    I'm not very familiar with LTC but how does this BYOD (bring your own device) process meet the organization's requirement to ensure that all this equipment is calibrated and working appropriately???...
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    Help with IV machines--first job!

    HouTx replied to Ford85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your organization MUST provide you with training on any type of equipment you are expected to use. They should also have reference manuals. This is an absolute requirement. Talk to your manager...
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    Need advice, new RN.

    HouTx replied to lovely214's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since you have not made any progress with your manager, take this issue to the HR department. Provide them with objective, factual information including your work schedule. Let them know you will be...
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    Working 2 job vs doing overtime

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

    Your end of the year tax burden is based on income - doesn't matter where it comes from. Be sure to use the same witholding rate (# deductions) with each employer or you could find yourself in a...
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    Stupid New Grad mistake, Can I get fired? Please help!

    HouTx replied to pumpkinspice555's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my organization, this would be a 'med error' due to inattention. You'd get a write up and counseling by your manager; talking about what happened, and how to prevent it from happening in the...
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    New Grad needs help

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

    Your day-to-day practice should be guided by the policies & procedures of your employer. This would include the approved methodologies for wound care as well as the 'how when and where' of...
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    Fired During Orientation

    HouTx replied to ellemattie8's topic in Nursing Career

    Good Grief! With that amount of turnover in a "small" unit, I can only imagine the impact on patient care. What a mess. There are very few absolutes when it comes to orientation & on-boarding...
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    RN to MBA? Anyone else out there?

    HouTx replied to cp2012's topic in Nursing Career

    If you intend to pursue a admin/management job in nursing, you will need an MSN. This is "our" advanced degree; also required by health care accreditation agencies. NP is a clinical degree -...
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    ADN's in Dallas/Fort Worth

    HouTx replied to lpalmeida's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is no "divide" - the job market is a reality. Employers have already made the decision that nursing has been waffling about for 30 years. They are focusing on BSN staff due to very clear and...
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    ADN programs

    HouTx replied to catherine douglas's topic in Texas Nursing

    PP is absolutely correct. There is absolutely no connection between the amount of ADN schools, all the media hype/marketing for ADN schools and the actual number of jobs available to ADN grads....
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    Team Leader - Advice Needed

    HouTx replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Honestly, from the information you provided, I can't think of anything else you could have done. "Leading" is one of the most difficult roles because you have responsibility without any real...
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    Dealing with attitude as a new RN

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

    Managing conflict is an unavoidable part of any job - or life. Have you told these people how you feel about their treatment? If not, this should be your first step. It's always a mistake to simply...
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    2.52 cumulative GPA, and I already have a BS. Can I get into nursing school

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

    Most 'accelerated' programs look at the cumulative GPA. These pricey programs are very competitive so the minimum GPA that is indicated in the brochure is very misleading - the actual GPA of people...
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    How long is too long to get first job?

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

    Sorry you are having so much difficulty. HR departments are suffering from the same staffing shortages as other areas of health care, so they are very hard-pressed to keep up with their workloads --...