HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Please Bend My Brain: LTC --> Acute Care

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

    Sorry you haven't gotten more responses. Did you already start your New Grad program? IMO, the biggest difference is in the rapidly changeable nature of the patient problems you'll be dealing with....
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    New grad as preceptor and charge nurse?

    HouTx replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I also think that these opportunities are due to recognition of your ability. The best preceptors are nurses who can still identify with the problems of a newbie. They can provide...
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    New Nurse! Need Critical Care advice!

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

    PP is correct. You need to be familiar with all the P&P, which may differ from information that is published in other reference books. For instance, some hospitals limit nurse participation in...
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    The problem with multiple preceptors...

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

    My deep sympathy to the OP - dealing with multiple preceptors is the pits. Hopefully, the OP is being provided with specific, objective information about progress toward the goals of orientation. If...
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    SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

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

    I am a bit confused.... OP says she worked as an RN while she was in her "entry level Masters program". How can you work as an RN if you haven't yet completed an entry level program? But I digress ....
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    Advice on current job

    HouTx replied to rjay22's topic in Nursing Career

    I find it difficult to believe that employers are basing eligibility for "New Grad" programs on the length of time since graduation. . . that's not the way we do it. Our training program curricula is...
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    Resume HELP - how to use old career experience

    HouTx replied to LagniappeRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No one puts an "objective" on their resumes any more. It is pretty obvious that your objective is to get a (nursing) job so that added verbiage is useless. On a nursing resume, "professional" should...
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    Lpn Returning to school after 21 years needs advice

    HouTx replied to Demy68's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like your at a crossroads - ready to position yourself for a New Beginning. Pretty scary, but it can also be a wonderful opportunity for you. Have you investigated LPN-BSN programs? They...
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    stepping stone jobs for developing training programs

    HouTx replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    I am SO GLAD you are interested in moving in this direction!! I'm a (non-academic) nurse educator - this is my stomping ground. Although we have a lot in common with academic educators, our...
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    My Parents raised me to be honest, now I am unemployed.

    HouTx replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    THIS ^^^^^^ As licensed professionals with an ethical, professional and legal obligation to perform in a way that protects our patients, we are "mandatory reporters". If you are aware of violations,...
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    just passed nclex,, what to do next?

    HouTx replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Nursing Career

    Many employers ONLY accept online applications, so this is the 'first step' for most hospitals now. If the online system allows you to attach a document, you can include your resume & cover...
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    Which San Antonio hospitals are flexible with work schedules for nursing students?

    HouTx replied to tlatko's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think that you will find that Unit secretary is not an 'entry level' job. Since the advent of CPOE, they are no longer totally focused on processing physician orders; they often have high-level...
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    Baylor Hospital Houston

    HouTx replied to tena64's topic in Texas Nursing

    It fell victim to the economy & construction was halted. A shame really, they removed an area with some really nice apartments to make room for the hospital that never happened. BTW, Baylor...
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    Need advice about a dishonest teacher!!

    HouTx replied to ipour14u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Follow your school's grievance/appeals process to the letter. Do not make disparaging or hostile comments about the instructor in any public venue, including social media - this can easily be...
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    Evidence-based Justification for <40hr/week & Per Diem Scheduling?

    HouTx replied to mountainandsurf's topic in General Nursing

    PPs are absolutely correct. The days of 'bonus' benefits (e.g, 36 hours with full time benefits) are extinct. Hospitals are scrambling to reduce costs in a way that does not decrease bedside...
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    Nurse Manager Certificate by ATI/STTI

    HouTx replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in Nurse Management

    The only 'management' credentials that my organization recognizes are those from
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    Is anyone else never satisfied like me?

    HouTx replied to j450n's topic in General Nursing

    Take some time to sit down and draft your own personal "timeline". Include all the things that you have already accomplished - doesn't that look great?? Now, stretch it out into the future -...
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    Accreditation Audit..... Help!

    HouTx replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in General Nursing

    You should have a copy of the accreditation standards - along with explanations of what is required for each one. Otherwise, you'd need ESP to be adequately
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    CAPSTONE Research

    HouTx replied to sarahhayden's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Your academic advisor should be able to provide you with the assistance you need. That is HER/HIS job!!! Are you working with IRBs at the facilities in which you are interested? The school's IRB?...
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    bringing a curriculum vitae to clinical sites

    HouTx replied to libran1984's topic in LPN to RN

    Very interesting - In my state, LVNs are not usually employed in ED due to scope of licensure limitations.... and not permitted to do any 'advanced skills'. Obviously, you have proven yourself to be...
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    LPN-RN W/ Excelsior....Now WAITING For License in Washington State

    HouTx replied to thenursemandy's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! It really pays off to be a good record-keeper so you could produce that pay
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    Working as an LVN in RN school

    HouTx replied to Sony1214's topic in LPN to RN

    It may be difficult to juggle the schedule to accommodate your classes & clinicals. If they are willing to work with you by adjusting your work schedule, I think that the SNF would be a good...
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    Help! Ready to quit nursing school

    HouTx replied to Lslater82's topic in General Students

    Agree with lele606 - you need to discuss this with your husband. These types of decisions shouldn't be uni-lateral because they have a profound effect on both of
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    Considering a non - accredited school

    HouTx replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in General Students

    There's an underlying issue here - WHY is the school not accredited? Were they previously accredited & lost it due to some serious problems? If so, this may signal a much more serious problem...
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    Help me with this situation

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

    Oh my goodness. The OP seems to be trying to deal with an unstable and inappropriate senior nurse, while the rest of her colleagues (including her preceptor) are enabling/excusing that person's bad...