HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Can my hospital force me to go back to school?

    HouTx replied to AshleyElizabethRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it's legal because they have basically "eliminated" the old job (that did not require a BSN). The new job requires a BSN. It happens all the time. Employers are free to manage their companies...
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    My interview at a Hospital with the lions

    HouTx replied to garn12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hmm Any organization that involves peers in the interview process should ensure that they are prepared to do so. This should include some content on how to establish and maintain a professional and...
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    A dissertation about HIV, substance abuse and depression?

    HouTx replied to natura22's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry, but the scope of this issue seems inappropriate for an undergrad student. If this is an area of interest for you, I would suggest biting a much smaller piece of that apple and finding...
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    Awkward at interacting with patients

    HouTx replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    LOL - just think - in a couple of years, you will be able to ask a complete stranger "are you sexually active?" and not even bat an eyelash... At some point, you'll realize that your uniform &...
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    Failing....? Your school's policy?

    HouTx replied to KJoRN81's topic in General Students

    Schools that grant exceptions to their rules - for whiners, fit-throwers, or whoever - are opening the door to charges of discrimination. Subsequent students who do not receive the same consideration...
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    Getting scary out there....

    HouTx replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - the "value based purchasing" aspect of Health Care Reform (not 'Obama Care - this pre-dates his administration) is kicking in.... reimbursement may be heavily impacted for some organizations...
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    Pregnant and working full time

    HouTx replied to Haleyking08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HR is your new best friend. If you are in the US, there is an enormous amount of case law pertaining to pregnancy. It is NOT a disability so your employer is not legally required to make any...
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    Please help get me out of bedside/floor nursing!

    HouTx replied to JustJane2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't see how your poll relates to your question. If you are trying to position yourself for career advancement, you must distinguish yourself from the pack that also wants a 'better' job. You need...
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    Social Work to Nursing?? Insight please...

    HouTx replied to emma34's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered Medical Social Work rather than starting all over in nursing? They are absolutely essential and extremely valued partners in health care. I fear that you may not have a...
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    Masters in Nursing Education - job potential?

    HouTx replied to cardionurse23's topic in Nursing Career

    WOOT WOOT!!! Welcome to my 'tribe'. I'm a (non-academic) nurse educator - in a health care system educational leadership position. We desperately need more qualified nurse educators so I am very...
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    Pre-employment personality assessments

    HouTx replied to jdmaire's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh Good Grief! [Full disclosure - I have education & work experience in IO Psych so I'm familiar with the development and use of these instruments] Warning - this is going to be a mini-rant....
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    Resigning from a job before being asked to leave?

    HouTx replied to JoshuaTree's topic in General Nursing

    In most organizations, the progressive discipline process has time limitations... in other words, the events must occur over a certain time frame. Each counseling/ write-up 'disappears' from your...
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    Hired!!!! Looking for some advice from the pros

    HouTx replied to pkinta's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can pass on some sage advice I received from a very wise colleague who has devoted her career to elder care. LTC and even SNF to a certain extent is a very different environment & patient...
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    highest paid nursing specialty

    HouTx replied to Tziganka's topic in Nursing Career

    It is unwise to try to project future in come based on clinical specialty in light of what is happening in Health Care Reform. We are in a period of profound change in health care financing and this...
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    Something my clinical instructor said...

    HouTx replied to Dnap22's topic in General Students

    It is very good practice to question medication admin that is not specifically ordered by a physician. OP should check the hospital's policies & procedures because this practice may reflect a...
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    New grad wants nursing job across country...will this help?

    HouTx replied to blackvans1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're on the right track - communicating interest in that particular employer. But in areas where there is a huge surplus of new grads, potential employers are unlikely to take you seriously unless...
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    Career Change from Administration to Nursing

    HouTx replied to Mollexter's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - if your primary goal is to make a difference in HCAHPS, you will be leaping from the frying pan to the broiler. Patient sat surveys - all varieties that I have seen - slam nurses for "hotel"...
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    Complicated Job Search - Advice please!

    HouTx replied to JessRN672's topic in Nursing Career

    I would advise you to begin by clarifying your priorities. What is most important right now? Getting your BSN since you need it to be eligible for the ICU training program? If so, choose the job...
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    Observation Unit for new grad

    HouTx replied to EmilyZ's topic in Nursing Career

    These days, the best place for a new grad to start work is wherever a job is available - LOL! Seriously, an obs unit can be a great launching pad for you. You'll be caring for a wide variety of...
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    Graduation, First ever RN job, And Fired within 2 Months?

    HouTx replied to eereiche19's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh for heaven's sake. Those are all "system" related errors typically associated with kludgy paperwork systems - none of them impacted patient care at all. You were not provided with an adequate new...
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    Bentaub Hospital?

    HouTx replied to Jtommy's topic in Nursing Career

    For one thing, it is "Ben Taub" - named for a very prominent benefactor. Probably a good idea to get this right so you don't tick off anyone. We're serious about the history & legacy of...
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    Why we don't hate nursing?

    HouTx replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I have always loved the machines that go "bing" - reference from Monty Python's "The Meaning of Life". Seriously, the technology is amazing & getting better every day. There is no better job...
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    night shift

    HouTx replied to Dmed76's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How did it go on Night Shift? New things are always scary but that disappears when they become familiar. I enjoyed working nights - much more teamwork & camaraderie... fewer road trips...
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    Staying safe vs being new with too much to do

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

    What are your organizational policies & procedures related to these issues? That should be your first line of defense. Also make sure you review physician progress notes & all PRN orders to...
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    Im in a PICKLE! Help please!!

    HouTx replied to newnurse1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep us posted on how your transition works out. I hope they have adequate training and orientation. Most new nurses do not have any Home Care exposure during their education, so there is very...