HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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  1. 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

    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?

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

    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

    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...
  6. 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?

    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

    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...
  9. 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...
  10. Great improvements -
  11. 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

    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...

    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

    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...
  15. 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

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

    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...
  18. 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!

    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...
  20. 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?

    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?...
  22. 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...
  23. 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?

    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?

    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...