HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New Position--Feeling Intense Frustration!

    HouTx replied to makeadifrence's topic in Nursing Career

    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

    HouTx replied to Yuppers21's topic in Texas Nursing

    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

    HouTx replied to roxybabe84's topic in Texas Nursing

    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

    HouTx replied to alex rnCcrnCmcCsc's topic in General Nursing

    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

    HouTx replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in General Nursing

    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

    HouTx replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    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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    Increased nurse staff levels tied to lower odds of Medicare readmissions penalties, s

    HouTx replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for sharing this important
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    New Nurse Growing Pains?

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

    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'...
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    Iso pts for pregnant and chemo-receiving HCWs

    HouTx replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

    HouTx replied to stickit34's topic in General Nursing

    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....
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    In the emd, does it matter where you get your BSN if its an accredited school?

    HouTx replied to hamdog's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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

    HouTx replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    HouTx replied to txerrn6942's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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

    HouTx replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    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,...
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    Do you want a strict or lenient State Board of Nursing?

    HouTx replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    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!

    HouTx replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    HouTx replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nursing Career

    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...
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    Another burnt out nurse - questioning everything. . .

    HouTx replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...
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    Desperate about getting an RN job in Houston

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

    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

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

    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
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    Suggestions please, New grad asking for help

    HouTx replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...
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    New RN asked to "consult" for a new home care agency?!

    HouTx replied to iheartej's topic in Nursing Career

    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...
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    Nursing School after Law School to attain a Risk Management position?

    HouTx replied to MKWright's topic in Nursing Career

    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??

    HouTx replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    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...
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    What is the Best Hospital to work as RN in Houston

    HouTx replied to Richard69's topic in Texas Nursing

    ^^^^^^ 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...