HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New Position--Feeling Intense Frustration!

    Hmm - it certainly is not my area of expertise, but the bottom line (pun intended) for clinical documentation in any ambulatory setting is established by the 'rules' for reimbursement and protection...
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    ICU RN pay in Houston area

    Do you have a BSN? CCRN? If so, you will be eligible for hire at one of the larger systems. The exact salary will vary depending upon the weight that each organization gives to various criteria...
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    New Grad Looking for Position in Houston, TX

    PP is correct - hospitals in the Houston metro area are pretty much BSN-only & limit new grad hires to transition programs (residency, internship, etc.) that are conducted only a couple of times a...
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    need help...starting an iv/picc team

    Agree with 12jeannemb. First step should be a feasibility study. You'll need to access historical data to determine the potential volumes & a finance/reimbursement consult to do the financial...
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    Regional Attitude Towards Long Term Care Nurses

    Hmm - when it comes to LTC experience "counting" towards acute care (hospital) jobs, you're talking apples and oranges. Those are two very different practice environments. So, I would also posit...
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    Paycheck Question

    My take? It's probably just a miscommunication or clumsy payroll process because there is really no money saved. Vacation time is accrued no matter what... it's paid out of a different bucket than...
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    New Nurse Growing Pains?

    I can definitely empathize with your situation. Please check with your state's NPA to determine whether there are any specific guidelines or stipulations related to new grads & 'charge'...
  9. This is really a 'Catch 22'. In the US, there is a ton of case law so there is no longer any debate on the issue. Pregnancy is not a disability nor is it a 'protected class', so employers are not...
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    Going off orientation next week...

    Hopefully, the organization is not cutting back on nursing positions in which to place the OP & other new grads. This is happening all over the country - lots of downsizing & layoffs. SCARY....
  11. When it comes to recruitment potential, employers generally have "top picks" in their geographic area - schools that are preferred because of previous good outcomes with new grads from those programs....
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    How to get off the floor

    OCRN3 - YOU'RE DYNAMITE!!!! I just hope that new nurses are emulating your career path. We need qualified and competent leaders who really understand the work of
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    Leadership theory?

    Nah - I'd go for Transformational Leadership. The foundation of all successful community efforts is participant's belief in & passion about achieving the outcomes..... certainly isn't the money,...
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    Nursing for dummies

    Hang on just a minute here . . . Nursing education prepares novice "generalists" with the expectation that this is a foundation for further development - either continuing practice in a general area,...
  15. If the violation is a result of deliberate choice (neglect, malfeasance, malpractice) I do not believe 'forgiveness' is in the interests of the public that we serve. However, if it was a true mistake...
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    Help me, I chose wrong career!

    OP must not have been an AN-er as a student if the reality of clinical practice came as a surprise. The "bad" things that OP listed? They are all pointed on a daily basis here on AN. But it seems...
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    MSN (not CNL) as a bedside nurse- thoughts?

    Healthcare is becoming more and more complex. Smart organizations have realized that they need to encourage higher education & are creating direct care positions designed to enable MSNs to apply...
  18. I get it. You're exhausted. Get some rest & take some time to enjoy your baby. Then - after catching up on your sleep - I think you will realize that it would be a real mistake to abandon your...
  19. Have you had any luck yet? Do you already have your Tx license? I think the problem is you're stuck in limbo between "new grad" (no experience) and "experienced" (> 12 months experience). Have...
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    Out of State Job Interview

    Unfortunately, job hunting expenses are NOT deductible if you are looking for your first job... Job Search Expenses Can be Tax Deductible ... This is just all kinds of
  21. PPs are offering great advice. It's so discouraging to have to deal with this horrible situation -- it's not what you expected to face after all the hard work of obtaining your license. Start the...
  22. Please be very careful. Considering your lack of familiarity with reimbursement rules, you may find yourself inadvertently embroiled in a 'fraud and abuse' situation. This could effectively end your...
  23. I believe what my colleagues are gently trying to convey is that a criminal history may derail OP's plan to become a nurse. I wonder -- will this will also cause a snag in OP's plan to sit for the bar...
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    Professor who is too easy??

    Educator here. I may be surprising some of you, but -- to me -- it's the outcome that matters, not the process. So, no matter how you 'get' to the knowledge/understanding, it's all good. As...
  25. ^^^^^^ Well Said Nalon! ^^^^^^ In addition, there are some external factors that will have an effect on one's impression of "best place". In Houston, your commuting time can have a huge effect. Even...