HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Maintaining a relationship while in nursing

    HouTx replied to YourHero's topic in General Students

    It would seem that you are at two different stages of maturity. Your focus is on education at the moment and hers is not. Maturation is not something that can be forced - it just
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    How to deal with those who don't understand the nursing world?

    HouTx replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Don't waste a lot of time trying to educate 'outsiders' about our (Nursing) world. It will only frustrate you and probably irritate them because a lot of our 'stuff' just won't make sense to them....
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    Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

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

    Live and learn, right? You need to follow (in order of priority) physician orders --> approved medical protocols/standing orders --> organizational policy & procedures. Based on the...
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    Name/Title on resume

    HouTx replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The approved credential sequence - from ANCC - is: Highest Educational credential, Liicensure, National certifications, Awards & honors.... here's the link...
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    Verification Process

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

    The background process is detailed - your job history will be checked & validated by reviewing your SSN/FICA activity to make sure that they coincide. However, specific salary data is not...
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    Petition for new nurses

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

    Hospital systems are actively and aggressively downsizing at the moment (e.g., Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt, etc) due to dramatic decreases in volume. I'm afraid it's going to get worse before it...
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    Online nursing careers

    HouTx replied to Sabadudu's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing education combines nursing practice with an entirely different profession - education - that also has its own body of knowledge, principles & practices as well a daunting amount of...
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    Nursing

    HouTx replied to olympia f. hill's topic in Nursing Career

    If I understand you correctly, you have completed certificate programs (CNA, MA) and are now trying to decide whether to continue your education as an LVN or PTA. I assume you are either in Tx or Ca,...
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    possible relocation from a recruiter

    HouTx replied to meesh441's topic in Nursing Career

    It is certainly not unheard of - for nurses with highly sought-after skills - to be recruited this heavily. What is your specialty & what type of job is this? It's a strange world today; new...
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    Pre-employment fitness tests

    HouTx replied to mhampe's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally agree with PPs!!! IMO, requiring you to undergo this level of scrutiny is a violation of privacy. OSHA guidelines have changed re: patient lift loads. It is now only 35 lbs & they...
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    Nursing vs. Social Work (the never ending internal debate)

    HouTx replied to Bake's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're more interested in the psychosocial aspects of care, nursing probably is not the best fit. Nursing practice is holistic, but - outside of behavioral health environments, our focus is on...
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    Question regarding new research and patient education

    HouTx replied to DatMurse's topic in Patient Education

    As a nursing student, your authority is very limited. You can always share the information with others, but any authentic policy changes will have to come from people with the authority to make them....
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    Has anyone investigated ARNP programs that will accept a BSN from WGU?

    HouTx replied to tater.jake's topic in Western Governors University

    Is it due to lack of a
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    Unknowing Canadian and the ACA

    HouTx replied to edimo's topic in General Nursing

    It's all partisan politics. The original objective (healthcare for all) has been lost amongst all the bickering and posturing. In my state, governor goodhair is leading the fight (against Medicaid...
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    You know what is awesome?

    HouTx replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    So very true. File that away with other treasured nursing moments so you can haul it out to get you through the not-so-good
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    Disrespectful

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

    Yet another example of incompetent management. The OP's manager was completely out of line - instructing staff to "suck it up". Horrible. Disrespectful. Guaranteed to undermine professional...
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    Fired before I even started

    HouTx replied to eelise11's topic in General Nursing

    What a terrible thing to deal with. At this point, taking any action would probably be more trouble than it's worth. There are no laws that prohibit an employer from hiring you based on the personal...
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    Call Bells and IV Pumps

    HouTx replied to avaloncar's topic in General Nursing

    Too true. You are not alone. Alarm Fatigue has been recognized as a huge issue. JC has added this to the new set of Patient Safety Goals. Joint Commission warns hospitals that alarm fatigue is...
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    Co-worker leaving - What's our responsibility?

    HouTx replied to dianajh73's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your loyalty is misplaced. Your primary concern should be the patients you serve and how they will be impacted. Also, just imagine how your manager will feel if she realizes that you knew about this...
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    Plasma center nurse or telemetry nurse

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

    Hmm - have you looked at the location and clientele for the Plasma Center? Many of them serve as a routine source of income for street people. Consequently they are in an area that would be...
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    Nurse or Flight Attendant

    HouTx replied to jemmomay's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry - I know that OP is sincerely looking for advice here, but I can't rid myself of the connection to "Barbie" . I distinctly remember the various Barbie doll career choices that prompted my...
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    Serious burn out and in need of change.

    HouTx replied to Jendaniel's topic in Nursing Career

    Gosh, what a pickle. OP's pain is clearly evident in her post. If your husband is not receiving appropriate disability benefits - take care of that immediately & contact the MDA to see what type...
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    Social Media for Healthcare

    HouTx replied to holly1212's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm assuming you are referring to a "patient portal" type of function. If not, please disregard my comments. In my organization, this is multi-disciplinary effort. The initial effort (few years...
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    Got Interview at Houston Methodist Next Wednesday!!!

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in Texas Nursing

    Which one? If you are referring to the facility in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), their official name is "The Methodist Hospital"....seriously. They have a number of satellite facilities in most...
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    What do you think the future of CM will be?

    HouTx replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in Case Management

    Recently I have come across a Case Management sub-specialty called "Transition Nursing" that has been shown to have a huge positive impact on patient management across the continuum... very key...