HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nurse practitioner vs. Physician assistant

    HouTx replied to nurse888's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will probably receive more informed responses in the NY state forum. It is not unusual for MSN grads to work as bedside nurses. If you are interested in finding out which hospitals have 'mid...
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    Plan to move in Texas. Help

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

    Your friend needs to contact the Tx BON for answers to her
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    Online job application and its status! Help!

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

    If that facility is getting "tons and tons of applicants", then they have plenty of more qualified (experienced) nurses to choose from. It's only logical that the hiring manager will select one of...
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    Advice on landing an interview, job, and ....

    HouTx replied to skp27's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! Your qualifications are impressive. It's unfortunate that you are currently living in the epicenter of no-jobs-for-new-grads territory. You're probably going to have to relocate to get your...
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    Austin Area CNA's: Need Current Salary Information

    HouTx replied to APatrickDietz's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry, I don't have any specific information on CNA salaries in the Austin area, but I just had to comment . . . Honestly, if you expect the fact that you're a "guy from New York with NYC experience...
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    I really dislike when...

    HouTx replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know quite a few physicians who are not 'wealthy' or making big bucks. Reimbursements are steadily dropping for primary care specialties & sub-specialists/surgeons will be next. In fact, I...
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    Feel like dirt. Need advise, please help.

    HouTx replied to F.N.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Talk to your manager or educator. They can't provide support if they don't know what is going
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    Ready to quit!

    HouTx replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    WOOT WOOT!!!! :) Congrats on your new opportunity. But, be sure to adhere to policy & procedure for exiting your current job if at all possible. You don't ever want to burn any bridges &...
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    Houston TMC - ICU info?

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

    Of course you want to come back to H-town.... who wouldn't!!! LOVE THE BAYOU CITY They finally finished the Katy freeway... 20 lanes wide now, so the really bad traffic is now on 290 & I-45...
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    How much experience do I need before I go PRN?

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

    There is no standard answer here. Every organization has their own criteria for PRN jobs. The downside of PRN = no benefits. Will you be able to afford health insurance on your own? As for your...
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    Anyone working two nursing jobs?

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

    As a full-time employee, you will have some specific obligations to an employer. This means that you will have to attend staff meetings, mandatory & continuing education at the very least. You...
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    Does LPN experience count towards RN experience as a ADN new grad??

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

    There is no standard approach to this issue. Employers are free to determine their own policies. My organization applies a 50% conversion factor for LVN experience (e.g., 1 yr of LVN experience = 6...
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    To all nurses working in any setting of the healthcare field

    HouTx replied to Hopefuliz's topic in Nursing Career

    If anyone here on AN could accurately predict job prospects in the future - they would probably be independently wealthy & not interested in working any longer - LOL. The largest ongoing analysis...
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    Texas pay?

    HouTx replied to Sisterearth's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nalon ^^^^^ is correct - LVNs have very limited acute care opportunities in the Houston metro area. I would also encourage you to begin the process of obtaining your Tx LVN license ASAP. You may...
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    I need help with Performance Improvement Project Ideas

    HouTx replied to anaturegirl's topic in General Nursing

    If you need a topic, anything having to do with early Sepsis identification is really hot right now - or anything related to JC core measures Core Measure Sets | Joint
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    Last minute call ins.

    HouTx replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    Step-wise response 1. Immediate (first 2 hours of the shift) need is filled by (in order of preference) a) volunteer - existing staff remain to cover first 2 hours, b) volunteer qualified nurse from...
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    4 Eyes Assessment

    HouTx replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I really like this concept but don't like the title..... maybe it's due to my age, but "four eyes" has a negative connotation to me. Back in the old days, it was used as an insult for less-than-manly...
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    Early clinical hours...need some tips :)

    HouTx replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Logically, your 16 yo could shoulder this responsibility, but it would probably be perceived as a negative - unfair - responsibility unless you provide some incentive. Would it be possible for you to...
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    Audio summaries

    HouTx replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    Check out Audible.com ( http://www.audible.com ) It is a subsidiary of Amazon & they are publisher 'agnostic' so they carry a huge variety of books. Personally, I would worry about listening to...
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    ATTEMPTING to get organized

    HouTx replied to mandaf88's topic in General Students

    Good luck on the organization effort. Somewhere in my late 40's, I finally decided that no matter what method I chose (hey, I was an enthusiastic Franklin Planner person!), it didn't actually help...
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    How common is it for BSN new grads to land a job without related experience?

    HouTx replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    Very common. By their very nature, new grads are not expected to have work experience.... this is the entry level. It is our responsibility to provide them with an adequate transition experience...
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    ABSN students with a bad work ethic

    HouTx replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    GAH! I have always HATED academic group projects. The only ones that were tolerable were the (few) instances in which we could choose our own groups. I could link with others that had my same work...
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    Failed two classes in 3rd semester. Seeking advice.

    HouTx replied to Lapzs's topic in General Students

    Oh Gosh, what a difficult situation for you to have to deal with. Unfortunately, schools have to enforce all of their guidelines all the time. If they make even one exception for anyone (no matter...
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    Loans for Living expenses?

    HouTx replied to TWINMAMMA06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How do you know you won't be able to work while in nursing school? Many of us did/do. As a single parent, I would think that it would be even more important to avoid being saddled with student loan...
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    ICU ERRORS

    HouTx replied to RN45RN45's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    TJC (Joint Commission) is a voluntary accreditation agency.... not a legal entity. Systemic Quality/safety issues should be reported to the state organization that licenses hospitals. They have the...