HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Let go from my first nursing job, cant find another job

    HouTx replied to MI_RN_87's topic in Nursing Career

    Something that really stands out to me is OPs inability to cope with a normal patient load after 3 months of orientation. Simply put, lengthy orientations are just too expensive for hospitals today....
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    Should I Even Try Becoming An RN?

    HouTx replied to Leahwannabe's topic in Nursing Career

    Is "move out asap" your choice? If so, you may want to re-think this because it will make everything much more difficult for you. Also, have you already explored all of the options for financial...
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    Is it true Houston has highest pay?

    HouTx replied to tarotale's topic in Texas Nursing

    Salaries are contingent on the marketplace - in any location. Jobs that require qualifications that are in high demand but short supply, will command higher salaries. If you are chasing $, take a...
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    A Call

    HouTx replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Whenever the "C Suite" (CEO, CFO, etc) make decisions without involving staff or at least ensuring that everyone is fully informed, it causes an enormous backlash...... the OP's rant is...
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    Canceled up to 3-4 times a WEEK. What do?!

    HouTx replied to murseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    That is HORRIBLE. Hospital census has taken a nosedive - all over the country & this has had a severe impact on staffing. There is a USA Today article (10-13) A job engine sputters as...
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    Incorrect documentation co-worker, home care. HELP!!!

    HouTx replied to Kirbycrew7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Fraud is fraud, no matter what the setting. Falsification of documentation is grounds for loss of license in pretty much every state in the US. Nurses are mandatory reporters..... so, if you fail to...
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    hemorrhage vitals signs

    HouTx replied to ashleyann0207's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hmm - let's steer into some critical thinking. As intra-vascular volume drops, peripheral vessels squeeze down, shunting blood to central/larger vessels in an effort to preserve vital functions...
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    Frustrating Last Semester

    HouTx replied to Madman's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^^You Go John! ^^^^^^^^ You are OVERdue for a
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    Difference between BSN and ADN

    HouTx replied to SaraStevenson's topic in General Students

    This may be helpful. It was developed for Tx, but is pretty much applicable to anywhere.... http://www.bon.texas.gov/about/pdfs/delc-2010.pdf It defines the specific differences between ADN & BSN...
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    How do I change my outlook?

    HouTx replied to wise8's topic in General Students

    So - if thinking about future goals or "be the best that I can be" is not working for you, what about your sense of competitiveness? Does it chap your hide when you're not the best? That works for...
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    DNR's that do not mean a thing!! Help...

    HouTx replied to kati.corirossi's topic in General Students

    From a nursing standpoint, there are no real consequences for disregarding a DNR - but there ARE real consequences for disregarding a physician's order, even when he is acting in opposition to the...
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    Feeling Overwhelmed

    HouTx replied to sha20sha00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the schools you listed are commercial (investor owned) and therefore much more expensive than traditional (not for profit) programs. Is there a reason you are choosing the commercial schools?...
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    Please Help: New Oncology Nurse and I can't stand going to work

    HouTx replied to Rn0504's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely empathize. Over the years, I came to realize that there are just some types of clinical diagnoses that were on my "no fly zone". Oncology is on that list. My practice area is...
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    new grad salary

    HouTx replied to xmercedesrx's topic in Texas Nursing

    PPs are absolutely correct. SA has more nursing schools (in proportion to the population) than any other Tx city. They are churning out BSN & ADN grads on a continuous basis. Please do not risk...
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    Are we being taken advantage of?

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

    FWIW, before entering into a PRN position as a 'second job', it's important to see whether it is actually going to work with your other obligations. The organization's first obligation is to their...
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    HELP! I don't want to be a nurse! :0

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

    Agree with PPs - life is waaaay too short to deliberately make yourself miserable. You're young, obviously smart and independent. Pursue your dreams
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    Forced to Resign at the end of a Versant Residency Program

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

    Failing to double check insulin is a not a "mistake", it was a deliberate choice to deviate from acceptable practice - maybe driven by time constraints, but still unacceptable. This is a risky...
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    Nursing Job interview case scenarios

    HouTx replied to sandyucfrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I am assuming that the organization utilizes Behavioral Interviewing techniques since this is based on scenarios. Since you are a new grad, no one will expect you to have a ready answer for any...
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    Considering changing careers from accounting

    HouTx replied to jamesvtt's topic in Nursing Career

    You may want to let the ACA dust settle first before making any sort of concrete moves. At this moment, hospitals all over the country are experiencing an unprecedented decrease in census.... large...
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    Contract/Temporary, Temp to Hire, On Call

    HouTx replied to abells's topic in Nursing Career

    There is no standard practice. You will need to get specifics from the hiring agency. "Temp" usually means that you are filling a vacant position according to the same schedule/hours that it a...
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    my feet!!! :(

    HouTx replied to merne72's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes to Alegrias!!! My ortho doc clued me in to these after a knee injury. They're a bit pricey, but well worth it. Lots of support but much cushier than Danskos or Birkies. They have taken over...
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    Newly Qualified RN - and already want out?

    HouTx replied to rose_11's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds as though OP is not in the US, right? But I have a question.... why did the OP pursue nursing if she only wants to work "office hours"? Healthcare is a 24X7X365 business. Nursing students in...
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    Nursing beyond the bedside

    HouTx replied to trmr's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, be sure to explore any 'disability' benefits that are open to you. This can vary by state. Bedside nursing is a very physical job which requires long hours of standing.... if you are no...
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    Need advice on what my next step should be...

    HouTx replied to hkoto81225's topic in Nursing Career

    I continue to be dismayed that we define nursing practice only by acute care. Each type of environment has its own set of skills but only acute care technical skills are valued... by employers also....
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    Unsuccessful at nursing and not sure what to do

    HouTx replied to OnestressedRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Please, not again!!! STOP recommending "teach" as an alternative to anyone who is unable to become a proficient, competent clinical nurse or dislikes providing direct patient care. Teaching should...