HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Feeling so defeated

    HouTx replied to lintx's topic in General Students

    Your nursing education is an individual journey - not a group activity. Although it may be comforting to belong to a group, those that are formed early in this journey are social & will not...
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    Feel like a college may be taking advantage of my friend...

    HouTx replied to Umberlee's topic in General Students

    You are right to be concerned, especially if your friend is dealing with a commercial (for-profit, investor owned) school. They are likely to be much more focused on tuition revenue than the academic...
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    ADN now or BSN later?

    HouTx replied to Murse Wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Obviously, y'all have done your homework & have a pretty good understanding of the pro's and con's - ADN vs BSN. But there is an issue that you need to consider. We're seeing it a lot in my part...
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    HouTx replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    In my part of the country, RNs are very rarely employed in physician office settings... mostly only large, multi-specialty clinics. Office staff is generally LVN & MA. BTW, I believe we are one...
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    Should I be upset? Or am I a Diva?

    HouTx replied to U2BCool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    FYI, In my organization, LVN experience is "counted" at 50% when computing the starting salary (1 yr LVN = 6 months RN)... but that is not common
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    Got Interview at Houston Methodist Next Wednesday!!!

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Which one? If it's at The Methodist Hospital (in the TMC), make sure you allow plenty of time for the drive and parking. It can be very unpredictable. I recommend just splurging and using the valet...
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    New grad head hunters.

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

    Hospitals do not engage outside recruiting firms (headhunters) for jobs that have no shortage of qualified applicants. Recruiting services cost money. I have NEVER heard health care employers...
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    Please Help!

    HouTx replied to FutureRNalexandra's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you did the right thing. The most important part of our job is to protect our patients; keeping them from harm. Doing the right thing is often very hard and takes a lot of
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    Rural nurses... Advice please. Why am I paying for my BSN (maybe a rant)

    HouTx replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have a crystal ball or really great Tarot card reader, you have not idea of what the future holds. You certainly don't want to get in a bind - finding out that the job you want requires a...
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    Choosing between two programs

    HouTx replied to kiera92's topic in General Students

    The OP's listing of the differences is very accurate in most instances. First of all, these two 'learning institutions' have different missions. University missions generally include research &...
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    HouTx replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    Don't count on more relaxed dress codes in the 'real world'. Hospitals are very focused on customer service, and patients/families have a pretty specific idea of how they want nurses to look - LOL....
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    Overtime not being paid

    HouTx replied to Kholmes's topic in Nursing Career

    It is pretty sad, but all aspects of the current FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) has never applied to direct care providers - so they do not have the same minimum wage & overtime protections as...
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    Should I go back for the BSN, MBA or MHA?

    HouTx replied to neonurse97's topic in Nursing Career

    I certainly support your intention to avoid management positions... NOT a good place to be, especially right now. I urge you to capitalize on your current expertise & obtain an MSN. This will...
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    Studied Abroad - How do I transfer my credentials?

    HouTx replied to shawnvarghese's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am sure that the experts will wade in here very soon & provide you with the specific information you need. But, based on my own knowledge (friend is American expat with foreign degree), your...
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    Help

    HouTx replied to LilgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't use Facebook and just can't understand why people feel the need to document their lives on the Internet. But I am so sorry you are going through this awful experience for what appears to be a...
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    MD Anderson

    HouTx replied to onc/bmtNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    PP is correct. MDA is an enormous facility in the Texas Medical Center. All inpatient services are in that location - only clinic services in outlying areas. If oncology is your 'thing', you...
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    Christus San Antonio advertising RN jobs in other states

    HouTx replied to Pia Mater's topic in Texas Nursing

    CHRISTUS Santa Rosa utilizes the Versant program for new grads. As far as I know, that is the only way for a new grad to enter the organization. Their centralized HR department represents multiple...
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    PCT duties for US salary?

    HouTx replied to PD82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your job duties must match your job description. You are correct - talk to your manager first. If the situation is not addressed to your satisfaction, take your issue to HR. Some keys to success: *...
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    New Grad RN first position in a Clinic/ Urgent Care center opinions?

    HouTx replied to CalishortyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry - "acute care" = inpatient not ambulatory care. Formal new grad programs are normally scheduled to coincide with graduation dates of the local programs. Due to the expense of these programs,...
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    Fired after the first month as a new grad! In shock!

    HouTx replied to ArtemisRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to be the bearer or bad tidings but . . . if the OP had FICA deductions, that (very short) job will show up on background checks. If resume/application does not match this information, it will...
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    Charge Nurse question

    HouTx replied to crystalNC's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to staffing or assignments? In most organizations, staffing is "by the numbers" depending on the patient census - usually there is a staffing matrix that has specifics about how many...
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    Issues with home care agency

    HouTx replied to SGroRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with PP - this situation sounds uncomfortably close to 'fraud & abuse'
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    What happens when the majority fails?

    HouTx replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    Ad GrnTea so eloquently explained.... there are accepted procedures for analyzing test items. Some items are more 'difficult' than others. These are items that lower achievers are much less likely...
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    End of semester research topic help

    HouTx replied to laurshin's topic in General Students

    Sepsis is a very hot topic right now. Early recognition & intervention has proven to be hugely effective in terms of reduction of mortality and morbidity. The MEWS scale is being adopted...
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    Textbook HELP

    HouTx replied to lucyf's topic in General Students

    Books are certainly a major expense for Nursing programs. But they must be changed/updated on a frequent basis just to keep up with technology & advances in health care - so sell them ASAP before...