HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    No hospitals please

    HouTx replied to SAS2016's topic in General Students

    As someone who has relevant experience in other career fields, I'm sure OP realizes that there may be a challenging transition period - from student to practicing nurse. I'm definitely on the...
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    Pre-Nursing student

    HouTx replied to Anaya96's topic in General Students

    I urge you to talk to your advisor in order to obtain a clearer picture. Nursing is a program rather than an academic "major". The demanding (cumulative) curriculum doesn't really lend itself to much...
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    Reporting your workplace

    HouTx replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From the patient ratios you are dealing with, I am assuming you are you in LTC or LTAC. If so, how is your RN supervisor involved? Have you examined your state's scope of practice rules to...
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    4th Week of Med/Surg Orientation -- First Time in Acute Care Setting -- Help!

    HouTx replied to happy.persimmon's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to be a very high energy person - I really admire that. I have been a (non-academic) educator for plenty one years. I can't think of a better job in the entire healthcare universe. We're...
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    Peer evaluations

    HouTx replied to ptadvocate5's topic in General Nursing

    One of my everlasting pet peeves is the preponderance of subjective evaluations..... Evaluation criteria needs to be more carefully defined so that 'raters' are all using the same standards....
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    Did anyone else feel this way?

    HouTx replied to ransomemilys's topic in General Nursing

    OK - I had to re-read a couple of times to figure out your question. You're asking how we got over the 'second guessing' ourselves, not the 'dream of becoming a nurse' right? If so, my input may be a...
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    Need help with nursing dx

    HouTx replied to msr262's topic in General Students

    How do your assessment data align with the defining characteristics that are used to determine NDx? Nursing is focused on managing patient actual or potential 'reactions' to abnormal physical and...
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    Wannabe MDs in Accel Nursing School

    HouTx replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in General Students

    It will certainly be interesting when they eventually crash into the job market and discover the dim prospects for brand new NPs without any experience and tons of hubris. It also will be amusing to...
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    EKG Technician

    HouTx replied to faithfl's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure that you get accurate information about the job market before making any firm decision. Similar to phlebotomy, this role is frequently just added on to Respiratory tech & nursing jobs,...
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    DON Harassment feel trapped

    HouTx replied to ptcwhit's topic in General Nursing

    Have you contacted your agency to report this issue? THEY are your employer, so they need to know what is
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    Reviving the Dead

    HouTx replied to Esmrn80's topic in General Nursing

    We've 'flipped the class'... Information is provided ahead of time & participants are expected to review it. Orientation time is spent engaged in actively applying the learning. We do things...
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    Are Nurses Considered "First Responders?"

    HouTx replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - & I have always been mighty glad of that. I feel better if I at least have some diagnostic history on the patient that is upchucking on my
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    change job when newly pregnant?

    HouTx replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    PP is absolutely correct re: FMLA implications. As for your concerns about working while pregnant - discuss these with your physician. Pregnancy is not a disability, so you can't expect any special...
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    Pet peeve

    HouTx replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on board with OP. But I stopped expressing my opinions in this area when I found out that schools are no longer teaching cursive writing . . . & discovered that no one else was shocked,...
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    Med school vs Nursing school

    HouTx replied to britthoch1's topic in General Students

    There's another option... Osteopathic Medicine is much more similar to nursing by virtue of the emphasis on holistic therapy. You may to explore their philosophy and curriculum. DOs are equivalent...
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    Overwhelmed with Chem Calculations!!!

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

    Those calculations are just 'building blocks' that are required to achieve an adequate understanding of chemistry concepts. As you progress in your education, you'll draw upon this understanding to...
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    Which is a better way to prepare for Nursing School?

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

    There may be better ways - in terms of your return on investment - to spend this time. A course in medical terminology would be very helpful & give you a boost for those clinical courses you're...
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    Increasing GPA for Nursing Schools

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

    Based on your education experience, you already know that there is only one way to improve your GPA unless you can somehow establish an entirely new identity and start fresh (just kidding). You don't...
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    Continuing Nursing Education

    HouTx replied to Jazhar0137's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jazmine. Welcome to AN. It's great that you are already thinking ahead in terms of advancing your education. You choices will need to be based upon your own circumstances and programs available...
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    Over Night Field Trip

    HouTx replied to Racheldc1980's topic in School

    I would suggest that you pose this question to the School Nurse forum - under the "Specialties"
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    How to get involved in community as new grad RN??

    HouTx replied to LuRN11's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've been a triple-level (national, state & local) member of ANA for a looong time and have found that this is a great venue for connecting with meaningful activities. I've been involved in...
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    Charting/Assessment Struggles

    HouTx replied to studog12's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day (crusty old bat here), as a neophyte ICU nurse, I learned to literally assess head-to-toe. We charted in narrative notes... very few checklists. By always using the same technique,...
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    Holiday gifts for fellow floor nurses

    HouTx replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    Hang on there a minute before you get carried away with the Christmas spirit. Make sure to review any relevant policies on gift-giving just to make sure you don't accidentally violate some...
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    St. Philips College (Alamo Colleges) LVN Program Spring 2017

    HouTx replied to sugarbunny3's topic in School, College Programs

    Wishing you the best of luck. I'm very fond of St. Philips... it's where I started my nursing education, waaaaay back when the Earth's crust was still
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    Acute-On-Chronic nursing diagnosis?

    HouTx replied to lindseyp2012's topic in General Students

    NDx choice rests upon the defining characteristics, which are gathered from your patient assessment. Whether you're working on care plans or making clinical decisions at the bedside, the first step...