HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Brown Mackie

    HouTx replied to Boomersooner9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Beware of attending a "start up" school. If they run into problems achieving accreditation, you may really be stuck in a terrible place & no way to get a refund for the very large amounts of...
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    Tenet Healthcare Corporation

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

    What part of the country? If you are not getting any sort of response, it could be a problem with their online application system so it would be a good idea to contact HR and see what is going on....
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    Getting into RN residency programs: what are they looking for?

    HouTx replied to myojin's topic in Nursing Career

    In my part of the country, those programs are filled very quickly with new grads who had clinical rotations in that facility. So, I guess the best way to gain entry would be to attend a school that...
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    RN-MSN and getting a job/experience

    HouTx replied to hdelarosa's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In my experience, (non-academic) jobs that require MSN also require a significant amount of experience/expertise in a particular area. These jobs are for specialists - whose advanced skills &...
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    How should I go about becoming an RN?

    HouTx replied to Tinkk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BEWARE! "Integrating" your pre-reqs may provide a faster route to the program completion, but if you want to continue your education in the future, you won't have the necessary courses to transfer...
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    Night shift and body mechanics

    HouTx replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day (yep, I'm old), we provided "PM Care" to all patients. My area of practice has always been critical care, so in addition to the usual comfort measures, we also cleared and tidied the...
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    Paying for Course syllabus?

    HouTx replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I know of several nursing programs that have had to initiate charges for items that were previously "free" because of budget cuts. Nursing programs are one of the most expensive 'majors' - and they...
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    Anyone else frustrated by the pain scale??

    HouTx replied to gomerblog's topic in General Students

    PPs are absolutely correct - pain is whatever the patient says it is. I do understand that many nurses - particularly those in ED - tend to discount the claims of patients who have been characterized...
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    Studying?

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

    As a nurse educator, this is very gratifying to hear! It takes work to develop expertise - you're doing it right. There are resources that can make this easier. In my organization, we have access...
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    Just when you think you have it together...

    HouTx replied to dee78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems like you have done a good job of reflecting on the event - analyzing what happened, how you reacted, and what you would do differently if/when it happens again. This is exactly how you develop...
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    Hospital Jobs

    HouTx replied to Cathy4836's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry you haven't received responses - but the question may be a bit confusing. Although a job-seeker may feel that s/he wasn't hired due to some form of discrimination, it would be nearly impossible...
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    How long does a nursing degree take?

    HouTx replied to Michael Grenade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Note to OP - take responsibility for completing your own FAFSA - then ask parents to sign. Also - if they can remove you as a 'dependent' on tax return, you will be able to access more financial aid....
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    cardiac cath nurses

    HouTx replied to baju's topic in General Nursing

    Probably for the same reason that they are held prior to most invasive procedures.... danger of excessive bleeding. This is particularly worrisome if the 'leak' will be in a vessel/area that cannot...
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    Needs some cheering up

    HouTx replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a dear friend who is an absolute genius at dealing with "difficult people". When faced with a red-faced ranting physician who was attacking her for something that was completely off the...
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    HouTx replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL! Saints preserve me from Hipsters in the workplace. You should always follow correct policy (PPE-wise) when performing any invasive procedure. This would include eye protection when engaging...
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    splashed with hep c blood

    HouTx replied to Danielle1987's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be on the safe side, you should also follow your organization's process for reporting an
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    Certifications

    HouTx replied to lilcampy310's topic in General Nursing

    Agree - if you intend to remain in critical care, go for your CCRN. If you aren't already ACLS, get that
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    Nursing Policy and procedure manuals

    HouTx replied to Kstayce630's topic in General Nursing

    What is your facility's policy on policies? Srsly - there needs to be one approved by top level (CEO, Board, etc) folks. How are P&P supposed to be developed & approved? You need to make...
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    Interruptions during my med pass

    HouTx replied to Nspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is it permissable to have some sort of visual reminder that you are not to be interrupted? Maybe some sort of small sign (e.g., "No interruptions please") on your med cart? I recall a facility that...
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    Rude embarassing comment by midlevel

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

    Agree with PP. I have encountered quite a few PAs with a chip on their shoulder.. and tendency to insult nurses in public forums... maybe trying to prove themselves? FWIW, nitro CAN indirectly...
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    Is experience in unrelated field worse than no experience at all?

    HouTx replied to Ms.RN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please stop referring to NURSING jobs as MEDICAL. Physicians are the only clinicians who practice medicine. Our industry is Health Care - not 'medicine'. Whew - I feel better now. PP is correct -...
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    New grad with no nursing experience besides school?

    HouTx replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a quick note - THE SHORTAGE IS A MYTH - see any one of the bajillion threads here on AN that address that issue. There, I feel better now that I got that out of my system -
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    New grad with no nursing experience besides school?

    HouTx replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No one expects new grads to have nursing experience. Your chances of getting a job are pretty much determined by how you stack up with others who are competing for the same job(s). There is no way...
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    Did I accept an unsafe job offer?

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

    Remember - the only way your license can be jeopardized is through your actions. Make you are very clear on your license requirements. If your employer requests you to to do something that is...
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    What do hospitals mean by or consider as "experience"?

    HouTx replied to ann915's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For job applications, "experience" is limited to paid positions. PP is correct, you can highlight volunteer or non-paid experience in a cover letter & "comments" section on an application. Don't...