HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    So depressed! Left hospital can't get back in.

    HouTx replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry you're experiencing this. But you are not alone. I have encountered a lot of nurses who are dealing with exactly the same thing. That is one reason that I am strongly advising people (who...
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    Performace Eval

    HouTx replied to missyrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Clinical performance can only be evaluated by an individual who is 'qualified' to do so. This means that the evaluator must have in-depth knowledge of the scope of practice & expected level of...
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    written offer letter?

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

    Congratulations! And, no - you're not neurotic. You're very
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    Which council should I be a member of?

    HouTx replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    Informatics is all about the 'clinical information systems' you use... electronic medical record/charting, on-line references, Pyxis, etc. I find it very interesting. As a member of the...
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    Asked to break the law

    HouTx replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - just took a look and the Tx law is very specific (Government Affairs ) It requires "direct supervision of a qualified RN circulator". There's no stipulation that the surgeon can do this... and...
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    observing nursing errors as a PCT

    HouTx replied to ashlauren's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Gloves do not have magical properties. Unless you are using sterile gloves, you are not protecting the patient from "germs".... that opened box of exam gloves is just as contaminated as the rest of...
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    Where to go from here?

    HouTx replied to Casha9's topic in General Students

    I think you may be confusing licensure with education. The multi-state compact only concerns licensure. Your primary licensure will be in the state in which you take NCLEX. It won't matter where you...
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    Broken and Depressed

    HouTx replied to LSUgirl13's topic in General Students

    I have experienced many (many, many ...) situations in which I realized that I simply was not going to be able to overcome a barrier no matter how much additional effort I expended. At a certain...
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    Can I succeed as a Nursing Student with Obsessive Thoughts

    HouTx replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    Nursing practice is replete with circumstances in which we have to process information and respond very quickly in order to maintain our patient's safety or prevent further harm. Frequently, we have...
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    All State Nursing Program Forums now closed.

    HouTx replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Great improvements -
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    Assigned Scheduling- need help creating one

    HouTx replied to bea90's topic in General Nursing

    There is a very thin line between "self scheduling" and "selfish scheduling". One of the things I would encourage is to establish definitions & rules .. this will help. For instance, does one...
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    Considering ASN now and RN-MSN later

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

    Keep in mind that -- in many areas of the country -- only BSN grads are eligible for jobs in hospitals & ADNs work in non-acute care areas. This is not an optimal situation if you're trying to...
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    Could Single Dad Get in...

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

    Welcome to AN - Thank you very much for your military service. I think you have been misinformed about the future of surgical technology. Actually, the opposite is true. The surgical suite is...
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    Leaving Job While on Orientation

    HouTx replied to starmickey03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't be surprised if you end up being categorized as "not eligible for rehire" by your current employer due to the circumstances of your departure and this can have a negative impact on your resume...
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    Galen San Antonio vs Hallmark College for 2013-2014

    HouTx replied to KiddoRN73's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's waaaay too much money to pay for an ADN, especially in TX, where annual salaries do not justify that much
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    Christus Spohn Corpus Christi

    HouTx replied to UCAFblue's topic in Texas Nursing

    What's happening at Spohn? It's a shame to hear that they are not doing very
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    Terminated! Now what?

    HouTx replied to BellaaSoleil's topic in General Nursing

    Please note that EEOC is ONLY concerned with discrimination toward specific populations (age, gender, ethnicity, disability, etc.) If OP does not fit into one of the 'protected' categories, then this...
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    Nursing program wants students to schedule own clinical day because they messed up

    HouTx replied to Desertrainfury's topic in General Students

    OK - if the OP's information is accurate, that school is in violation of accreditation 'rules'. While the national/regional accreditation agencies are more concerned with general rules &...
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    Avoiding the Big Burn!

    HouTx replied to Jenny Seefried's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am one of those 'research-y' people... fairly common in Nursing -. I encourage you to look at the work of Heather Laschinger (HEATHER LASCHINGER - Google Scholar Citations) This provides insight...
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    My Career in Nursing: The Road to Self-Actualization

    HouTx replied to amanda_kay,RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Crusty old bat here - It's obvious that you are bright, energetic and very self motivated. I'm so glad you chose nursing because we need people like you to ensure that our profession can adapt and...
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    a pseudo job offer?

    HouTx replied to hopefulSN's topic in Critical Care

    HR is (from my own experience) the sloooooowwweeeesssstttt area of health care. Everything takes much longer than you could possibly anticipate & they never seem to be in a hurry. My advice?...
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    Seeking advice.... Would you go for an RN degree if you were in my shoes?

    HouTx replied to nybsn's topic in General Nursing

    PP's are absolutely correct about using nursing as a Plan B. I encourage you to look in to the 'technical side' of performing arts... one of my offspring is a theater costume designer (MFA). I have...
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    What do you do in this late-night situation?

    HouTx replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dial 911 - to make sure that these people were treated by a qualified first responder, which I am
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    I do not <3 OB...anyone else?

    HouTx replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Crusty old bat here..... I LOATHE OB. Hated it back in the dark ages as a student, hated dealing with pregnant patients in any setting. OTOH, I did really enjoy a course on fetal physiology. I took...
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    Am I an idiot? Should I give up?

    HouTx replied to mialander's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A cardiologist taught me to tap my foot in time with the beats when I'm counting an apical pulse. Just focusing on moving my foot helped me to catch each pulse more accurately.... try it, it may work...