HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

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

    Great story. And that, folks, is why you should never wear your ID badge away from the workplace. I'm also sort of queasy about the idea of wearing work-exposed scrubs into a public place such as...
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    Failed a Nurse Battery Exam

    HouTx replied to Keseratops's topic in General Nursing

    Am I right in assuming that this was one of those assessments that is intended to measure personality characteristics? If so, they are probably using a standardized tool that has sufficient...
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    Tuition reimbursed Nursing program for international student?

    HouTx replied to Farshad's topic in General Students

    Sorry, but the US does not subsidize education in the way that other countries do - even for "essential" careers. If you are looking for financial assistance, it would be more likely to occur through...
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    Independent Learning Class

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

    Don't overextend yourself. If you can take the "extra" classes without negatively impacting your GPA, go for it. But if the extra load will potentially decrease your grades in nursing classes, don't...
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    how to transition into night nurse

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

    I love your vocabulary (tumultuous vexation) - such a refreshing change! If you have never worked nights before, the change can seem pretty daunting - the unknown is always scary. But many of us...
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    Looking for something other than the bedside.

    HouTx replied to ASHLRN's topic in Nursing Career

    The odds of finding a non-direct care job with 12 hours shifts in pretty small. Basic rule - the inherent attractiveness of a job is inversely correlated to 'external' benefits such as...
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    Difference in pay between private practice and hospital job

    HouTx replied to caimancita's topic in Nursing Career

    You will need to investigate your local employment market to obtain specific information. Salaries in physician offices are hugely variable. Physicians are likely to employ non-licensed staff...
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    Opinions on Parkland's "nursing shortage"?

    HouTx posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    An article in this morning's Dallas Morning News attributed most of the blame for their huge June deficit to staffing expenses due to the "nursing shortage".... seriously....
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    Any San Antonio LVN's here?

    HouTx replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please keep Cost of Living in mind to maintain some perspective. Alaska & Texas are very different. SA has a very low overall COL. Just did a quick comparison on the CNN site Cost of Living...
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    RN in non medical facility

    HouTx replied to Jamie1123's topic in General Nursing

    Quick question - how would your BON react if you did not respond 'like a prudent nurse' to a clinical situation because your company policy forbade it? Are you required to wear an ID that identifies...
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    Is this normal?

    HouTx replied to brookebarky's topic in General Nursing

    You should not be put into this position as a new grad. As the only RN, you are legally responsible for clinical direction of all subordinate staff. You are accountable for accurate recognition of...
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    Trying to decide between an accelerated BSN and accelerated MSN program

    HouTx replied to Soleil23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are determined to go the accelerated route, I recommend the BSN. Job prospects for new grad entry-level MSNs are not wonderful. In my part of the country, no one is hiring ELM grads... due to...
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    New Concerns

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

    Sorry - those accelerated (second degree) programs are pretty much limited to bachelor's & master's degrees - at least in Texas. Check with some other schools for sure to see if they will accept...
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    Bone Marrow Transplant and Nursing Care

    HouTx replied to Martha.Kierblewski's topic in Nursing Career

    They know you're a new grad & won't be expecting you to have any in-depth knowledge of BMT. They know that you will have to be provided with a significant amount of training to achieve clinical...
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    Fair Discipline????

    HouTx replied to julliette2008's topic in Nursing Career

    This phenomenon was identified a looonnnngggg time ago by Social & IO Psychologists (halo effect & horn effect) - it is certainly not limited to nursing or even to work situations. Basically,...
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    New LVN

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

    It may not be a question of "best place", but what jobs are available to you. If you are lucky enough to be in a more rural area, there may be hospital jobs available. This would provide you with a...
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    New grad, no job, SO confused

    HouTx replied to momma2rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't really have any words of wisdom that haven't already been provided by our wise colleagues. Just wanted to interject a What the Heck??? I'm not familiar with LTC. Is it common practice for...
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    NIX hospital

    HouTx replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is unique - very interesting history. The downtown facility has been there since the 1930's; right on the famed Riverwalk. I actually did "management" rotations there as a UT BSN student a...
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    I'm afraid nursing might not be for me

    HouTx replied to tamale29's topic in General Nursing

    It's perfectly normal to be afraid of things you are not confident about - whether it's a nursing procedure or or wearing platform 4" heels (that would terrify me). The only solution to these issues...
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    Rn to HIM after one year experience?

    HouTx replied to trein's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that it may be better for you to approach via an Informatics route. HIM is a whole different (non-clinical) professional field which traditionally did not really value clinical input (was...
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    Burn out?

    HouTx replied to RNurse2's topic in Nursing Career

    The stress and anguish in OP's post is very evident. What a horrible situation to be faced with. Employers that force nurses to choose between their professional / legal responsibilities & their...
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    You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    HouTx replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you don't realize what actually happened until the cop (investigating report of neighborhood flasher) asks you "so, did you see Mr. standing in front of his window naked or not?" - and it dawns...
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    What should I do to get ready for Nursing School starting this Fall?

    HouTx replied to cmariehill's topic in General Students

    I am going to go a bit "out of the box" based on my experience with nursing students. Work on increasing your reading comprehension speed. You can easily do this by just reading.... a LOT. If you...
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    Very Confused, Need Direction

    HouTx replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    Hi there! First of all - THANK YOU for your military service. Your prospective move will put you in a very good area to continue your education. Colleges & Universities in San Antonio are...
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    I had no idea where to place this, but here it goes

    HouTx replied to dominique.l.weaver's topic in General Students

    OP has received some very good advice from PPs. Just wanted to add - many 'civilians' do not have a clear understanding of the logistics of a nursing career. Healthcare is primarily a 24X7 business....