HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Less than 1 year experience but need to move 1000 miles away. Help!

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

    Totally agree with GrnTea ^^^. Many of us end up as the primary caregivers in our families, so we understand what you are dealing with. If you can obtain your CCRN prior to relocating, you will have...
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    New grad and re-learning patho/pharm

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

    This is a very powerful post. Very honest. I wish that it was required reading for all nursing students who feel that A & P are given too much focus in nursing school. I recommend that you...
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    Should I use my friend's address in my resumes when I apply to jobs?

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, I don't see a problem with using your friend's address for applications just to avoid the we-don't-have-the-patience-to-deal-with-out-of-towners issue. It will be up to you to make sure you...
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    Just got done with interview. Did I get the job???

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

    AARRRGGGGHHHH So, how difficult would it have been to tell you "I am tentatively offering you the job, but the official offer must come from HR and will be contingent on the results of your background...
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    Is nursing a practical career choice?

    HouTx replied to paper54's topic in Nursing Career

    If we had crystal balls, we could give you an answer. But, no one can actually predict what is going to happen as a result of all the changes in health care... BTW, it all began long before Obama...
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    Career Change? - Communications world to Nursing

    HouTx replied to recoolidge's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - reality check. Let's say you are successful and get licensed as an RN. You may struggle for some time to actually land a job nursing job, particularly if you don't have a BSN, which is becoming...
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    peopleanswers.com

    HouTx replied to rayea's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh Heavens to Betsy! Not another screening tool. I haven't heard of this one before. Pre-screening tools are widely used these days. Some, like the one you dealt with, are overt but others are...
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    Bedside to telephonic nursing

    HouTx replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't be surprised if your 'honeymoon' period doesn't last long. Even though the hours (and maybe even the salary) is much better, many nurses who switch from bedside to jobs with very little actual...
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    Job interview/ still in school

    HouTx replied to Stoogesfan's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you are clear on the "patient care" that is provided at that ALF. In many cases, it does not include much nursing care at all - because these types of facilities require residents to be...
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    CVICU Interview for newer RN

    HouTx replied to ScottsdaleRN123's topic in Nursing Career

    CVICU work is usually very heavy into management of hemodynamics... titration of drips to achieve specific parameters & advanced EKG in addition to post-surgical care for external pacer wires,...
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    Just had my first interview! Wasn't asked any questions

    HouTx replied to anxioustotest's topic in Nursing Career

    Yet another sterling example of failure to provide adequate training for nurses who are promoted to management positions -
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    New Grad accepted first position

    HouTx replied to Lynn52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad, you should not be put into a supervisory position - many state BONs are very explicit in this regard. This may be the source of the DON's concern. Make sure you are clear about your...
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    New grad RN with some really huge shoes to fill...

    HouTx replied to Stephanie066's topic in Nurse Management

    As a clinical leader, one of your most important duties is to ensure that all organizational policies are followed. Make sure you are very familiar with them so you can interpret them for...
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    Staffing and patient abandonment

    HouTx replied to LightMyFire's topic in Nursing Career

    Since by virtue of the limitations of US Federal jurisdiction, issues of this type are regulated at the state level - along with regulation of all professional licensure - the exact interpretation of...
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    Has anyone else quit nursing for these reasons?

    HouTx replied to CynthiaG's topic in Retired Nurses

    I always wonder what people are referring to when they use the term "politics". Is this the social norms and culture of a place of employment? Is it an all-encompassing term used for any issues that...
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    Curving the stomach turning smells?

    HouTx replied to bluedove1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you mean *curb*? I was trying to figure out how anyone could curve their stomachs... might be a neat trick. It's usually much more practical to control your reaction to noxious stimuli (sights,...
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    Documentation

    HouTx replied to lovelymoni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Follow the organization's
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    Reflection: Healthcare Quality and Safety

    HouTx replied to gypsyd8's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BRAVO!!! You've managed to provide a concise but very articulate encapsulation of the most serious problems in US health care. I am encouraged to know that we have future nursing leaders such as...
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    HouTx replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting and insightful thread. The OP's distress is palpable. I am fortunate to work in a faith-based organization. We have a very strong ethics infrastructure with ethicists available 24X7...
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    Organizations sending nurses to Developing Nations

    HouTx replied to browrs2's topic in Nursing Career

    The old days of colonialism are long gone. Today's philosophy (espoused by the World Health Organization) is to help nations build their own health care infrastructures rather than rely on external...
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    Do hospitals count PRN as experience? Is it looked at differently than part time?

    HouTx replied to februarygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I find it odd that your prior experience in Home care would not be recognized by hospital employers. Normally, any paid work experience is applicable. If you work PRN, I would advise you to keep...
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    Nurse Extern position in Texas

    HouTx replied to congogirl1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know that this is not what you want to hear. . . In TX, a Graduate nurse is permitted to function in the same way as a licensed nurse prior to taking NCLEX. Unfortunately, if that individual fails...
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    Nursing in the Third World

    HouTx replied to rpcvVanuatu's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to be licensed in whatever country you are practicing in. Even developing countries have legal requirements for clinical practice. Language fluency will most likely be required also....
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    HouTx replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered any of the other health care professions? Most require just about the same educational pre-requisites. Some have a Masters entry level, but Bachelors degree is more common....
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    married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

    HouTx replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    OK - I sense some blame-shifting here.... OP, you can accept responsibility for any problems with your marriage, but the infidelity is ALL HIM. Not your fault. There are a jillion different ways he...