HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    First Day as RN

    HouTx replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that a lot of your anxiety can be relieved by simply having a clearer idea of what is expected of you. The unknown is always scary. So, job one is to get some clarity. Make sure you have...
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    First Job in NYC

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

    You may have better luck in the New York forum - under the "US" yellow tab
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    Taken Advantage as a New Grad? help.

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

    There's nothing to stop you from continuing to look for work after you take this 'starter job'. If their salaries are low, they are probably used to a high turnover so you shouldn't feel guilty....
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    Asking Current Supervisor for Reference

    HouTx replied to Sweetie_Pooh's topic in Nursing Career

    Is this for another job with your same employer? If so, this is the normal practice. They have to make sure that you are good-to-go and performing at an acceptable level in order to be considered...
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    Nursing, is it a choice for me?

    HouTx replied to kgao's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! Welcome to AN - there is a wealth of information for all things 'nursing' In your investigation, I would also encourage you to look at other health care professions as well as nursing....
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    What Is The Best Area Of HOUSTON To Live In?

    HouTx replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Texas Nursing

    Houston is a wonderful choice - and I'm sure that you will be able to meet all of your criteria EXCEPT ONE.... "no more than 15 minutes to work or school" is probably not do-able. I hope it's not a...
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    Disappointment and sadness

    HouTx replied to amberella123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can understand the roommate thing. My youngest ended up with a similar situation in her dorm during soph year... she 'camped out' in the library a lot because they had some nice comfy couches,...
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    So scared

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

    I'm sorry, but I just can't get the visual out of my head -- 85 yo, semi-senile instructor And you can't blame tenure for this, because CCs don't have tenure. Nice to know that if Soc Security goes...
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    Hit rock bottom and back again

    HouTx replied to EJhox8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From your post, it seems as though you don't have a degree yet, so why are you looking at ABSN programs? They are for folks with Bach degrees in another field. If you're aiming for nursing, you...
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    Coccyx injury while in school

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

    Oh you poor thing. I did that a long time ago and still remember the 4 months (srsly) of pain that I had to deal with afterward. Get yourself a donut pillow. They come in various sizes &...
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    Hair Color + Piercings + Job Search

    HouTx replied to granolatrees's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I realize that the restrictions imposed by healthcare employers may seem unreasonable to the young, hip folks. BUT - unless our patients have absolute confidence/trust in us, our jobs are impossible....
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    Cross training career advice

    HouTx replied to RNG3's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are absolutely sure about becoming a CNM, you need to grab that L&D opportunity. There's no guarantee that you would be able to do so in the future if you move into ED instead. L&D...
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    Full Time vs Travel the world?

    HouTx replied to MurseEgen's topic in Nursing Career

    Travel is wonderful, no question about it. However, if you expect to work as a nurse in another country, you will need to jump through an enormous number of hoops. It may be best to investigate this...
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    BSN/RN to MD

    HouTx replied to Riri88's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a slight disagreement with meanmaryjean. In terms of the application ratio (# of applicants versus number of open slots) getting into nursing school is harder than medical school in many areas...
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    Aspiring Male Nurse - Expectations?

    HouTx replied to d4rkenrahl's topic in Male Nursing Students

    (full disclosure) Crusty ol' Bat here Agree with PP ^^^^^ re: financial & lifestyle rewards of IT. Nursing may start out at a decent salary, but tends to top out very early... and subsequent...
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    Chamberlain FNP program

    HouTx replied to Lonlai84's topic in Chamberlain College

    Very interesting thread. Just wanted to chime in from the provider side. My organization (large health system) has decided against accepting any 'independent' (no program-employed instructor on...
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    What do people think the ER is?

    HouTx replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    BWAAAAAH! He was probably more afraid of the needle than the
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    Should I take full time classes as a pre-nursing student?

    HouTx replied to moesie1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with PP. Learning how to learn is the key. Have you taken advantages of tutoring services available at your school? They can help you develop better study habits. However, not everyone is...
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    Pros -cons list of being a clinical instructor

    HouTx replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Autonomy???? Srsly? Academia is the most micro-managed environment that I have ever experienced. But hopefully, your mileage may vary. If you are working with Students (pre-licensure), you will have...
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    Linkedin etiquette for nurses - to invite or not to invite?

    HouTx replied to sjc2005's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, you can give her a LinkedIn invite... she doesn't have to accept if she doesn't want to. Don't be offended if she doesn't accept. Be sure to keep your LI profile updated because it has become...
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    Have we lost the "art" of nursing?

    HouTx replied to Barbara Hunter's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes - "PM Care" - I remember it well & my clinical practice has been 100% critical care. Not too long ago, I had my first 'patient experience'. During the admission process, I was asked...
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    How do they rationalize staffing??...

    HouTx replied to melissakc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's a pretty derogatory statement. It also reflects a lack of awareness of the different levels of "ICU" based on the type of hospital. There are MANY reasons to keep a patient in "ICU", including...
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    Corporate Senoirity VS. Bargaining Unit Seniority...

    HouTx replied to Despareux's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hmm - not familiar with this type of environment, so I am very curious. What role does actual job performance/competency play in the hiring decision? Does seniority trump everything so the manager...
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    What do you get paid?

    HouTx replied to annacat's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand you desire to compare salary, but you also need to consider all of the factors that affect your "net" purchasing power in any location. This includes mandatory deductions (union dues?...
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    I feel like a loner sometimes.

    HouTx replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Oh for heaven's sake. Those of us that prefer solitude are not suffering from a dread social disorder, despite what the pharmaceutical industry may claim. We don't fit the negative stereotype of Ted...