HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    I want to be a nurse but I am scared of blood!

    HouTx replied to Renee982's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into other health care professions? Many of the therapies do not have to deal with wounds, dressings, or other interventions that would involve blood. The educational preparation...
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    Nurses that don't work holidays?

    HouTx replied to kegardne's topic in General Students

    I remember feeling the same way that OP does when I was a new nurse (a hundred years ago, when the Earth's crust was still cooling). But it was not nearly as bad as I anticipated. I discovered that...
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    ADN or Masters?

    HouTx replied to chandre1883's topic in Nursing Career

    The job market for new grads is pretty brutal right now. Hospitals are going BSN-only at a rapid clip so ADNs are relegated to non-acute environments. Hiring managers tend to avoid entry level MSN...
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    Question on endorsing NY/NJ RN license to TX BON

    HouTx replied to Billydoc's topic in Texas Nursing

    PP is correct. Tx also has several specific requirement for foreign grads. Don't know if these can be overridden by the fact that you have been licensed in another state. Here is the link - look...
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    Is LVN school as hard as RN school?

    HouTx replied to mebe5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on: -- Your educational "gap". What is your background? Is this radically different for you or not? -- Your scholastic ability. Are you a 'happy learner' that has very little...
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    Nursing and Death.

    HouTx replied to m0nk3y904's topic in General Nursing

    Huge condolences to the OP. The death of a loved one is excruciating - particularly a child. Speaking just for myself, I realized early in my career that science is not all-powerful. No matter how...
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    kicked out of nursing school

    HouTx replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Um - "oversleeping" is probably not going to be dismissed with a doctor's note. In order to comply with all of the requirements for accreditation, schools have to ensure that all students have a...
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    Possible new grad job at the same hospital as your mom?

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

    Don't knock nepotism! It is a tried & true method of recruitment... if you can't trust your Mom's recommendation, who could you trust? Seriously, you would not be reporting to her so there is no...
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    New Grad Torn Between Accepting a PCA Position or ...

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

    You may want to check with your state BON. If you have an RN, you are obligated to function at that level and this may pose a serious conflict in an 'unlicensed' role. Nursing (like all other...
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    How in the world are you supposed to get experience if every job want u to have it?

    HouTx replied to arose26's topic in Nursing Career

    I think (looking at context cues) that "Pa" in snovello2010's message means "Pennsylvania", not "Physician
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    Putting too many titles?

    HouTx replied to OCRN3's topic in Nursing Career

    It is unlikely that any hiring manager would choose an applicant that makes it very clear (on resume) that the job will only be a stop-gap until s/he can finish the NP program and 'move on'. It is...
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    Cover letter for NP seeking RN position

    HouTx replied to cfrimer's topic in Nursing Career

    It is not unusual for NPs to be working in non-NP positions, at least in my organization. One of my nurse educators is an FNP; discovered that she preferred this environment to working as an APRN....
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    Looking to change gears in my nursing career

    HouTx replied to cmp424's topic in Nursing Career

    Obviously, you cannot continue to engage in any type of work that is causing you physical harm. BUT, before bailing on your ICU job please initiate the process of treatment for on-the-job-injury. It...
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    Courses that transfer to Lamar State

    HouTx replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Texas Nursing

    The only way to obtain an answer to your question is - contact Lamar State and ask them which courses they
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    Physicians Who Don't Do Assessments

    HouTx replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hmm - I realize that different clinical environments may have different rules, but physician services are directly reimbursed by CMS and other ins companies. Even a cursory search of CMS fraud cases...
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    Unjustly fired for requesting proper staffing?

    HouTx replied to zyft01's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just one more reason why I strongly advise my 'near and dear' to never have a procedure performed in a free-standing surgical center. I am really on the OP's side in this one, particularly in light...
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    Not sure what to do....

    HouTx replied to Fin1216's topic in General Students

    Go with Laboratory Science! It is a great career field, that allows specialization and career growth. Nursing is very unstable right now - huge impact from all of the changes in healthcare...
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    I am so frustrated and angry with my school

    HouTx replied to loveSBK's topic in General Students

    I wonder if there is something going on below the surface at OP's school. It is not unusual for faculty to engage in a 'peer evaluation' process, especially during orientation/development of new...
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    Looking for EBP articles on new grad communication

    HouTx replied to HeartNursing3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm - I haven't seen much "nursing" literature about interpersonal communications because that topic is not nursing-centric. Maybe it's in psych lit? You may want to search on 'crew-resource...
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    Dum, du dum, dum DUM...........

    HouTx replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - so far, Houston has not had this problem - This is happening all over the country. Hospital volumes are dropping at an unprecedented rate and there is no end in sight. This is going on at the...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    HouTx replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP makes a very sound argument. BTW, this is the same one that is used by physicians - in order to justify paying NPs less for the same services. But the truth is - there is less money available...
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    HouTx replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Full disclosure: Old Bat here - of the female variety. I disagree with the "male nurses were gay until ~ 20 years ago"...... ludicrous and simply NOT TRUE. That is the ultimate stereotype (irony,...
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    Deciding now, for the future.

    HouTx replied to Ez4me's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you thought about working in trauma/ortho? This is an entirely different population; Mostly male & basically "healthy", 18-40 (the age when you guys are most apt to do stupid things). They...
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    Had to quit nursing school during my 1st semester due to illness...I am broken hearte

    HouTx replied to toonsis's topic in General Students

    If your health imposes physical restrictions upon you, will you be able to fulfill the requirements of clinical practice? Is this realistic? If not, perhaps you can transition to a different...
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    Vent: having a hard time with my clinical instructor

    HouTx replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    PP's are offering very good advice. I just wanted to add - disrespect & disruptive behavior are NEVER acceptable, NEVER excusable. In fact, there is a huge amount of evidence the disruptive...