HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    BSN with Masters. How far can it go?

    HouTx replied to abbyrenalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you in the US? I am not familiar with that degree, so I cannot provide any insight as to its value. Our professionally recognized degree is an MSN, which is the 'entry level' for nursing faculty...
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    Need help getting started

    HouTx replied to uci010's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your choices may be affected by your GPA. Admissions are very competitive. WCU tuition is unbelievably high! Don't get suckered into paying 10X the tuition rate of traditional programs. Nursing is...
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    I PASSED!!! Now....getting hired....

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

    If a job requires ACLS, it will be provided by the employer. Usually, there is a grace period before you have to take it. Same with IV classes & use of any specialty equipment. Good
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    New Grad with MBA and 20 years in Health Care mgmt not finding job

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

    Sorry, but no matter what 'other' degrees you have, you're still an ASN new grad with no nursing experience. An increasing number of hospitals are only hiring BSN new grads. Your background may be...
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    Do graduate nurses get hired before passing NCLEX?

    HouTx replied to hello_nurse77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on the state - NPA regulations & efficiency of the NCLEX process. Some states have a very rapid and efficient process - whereby NCLEX eligibility & testing can be established very...
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    If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

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

    This has been a controversy in nursing for the last few decades, but 'organized' nursing (an oxymoron?) could never reach an agreement. It seems that the decision has been taken out of our hands by...
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    Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

    HouTx replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    The vast majority of jobs are 'at will' - no individual contract involved. If the organization has to make a significant investment in a new employee - providing specialty training, residency, etc......
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    Performance Review Gone Wrong!

    HouTx replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of factors at work in any performance review process, depending upon the 'marching orders' that your manager has received. It is not uncommon for organizations to tell manager that...
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    The impending doom.......

    HouTx replied to mindlor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some days, it just doesn't pay to chew off the leather restraints, amiright? Seriously, there are times when all you can do is punt. No one is going to die because they didn't get a bedbath. Hit the...
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    Best type of computer for school

    HouTx replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    If you're keen on tablets, check out the Microsoft Surface tablet .... the RT (32Gb) version is now only $349... (price just reduced from $499) and comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneNote....
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    BSN vs ADN or Program vs Program

    HouTx replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Yes, actually I can. While technical skills may be equal, the BSN students are more aware of the 'big picture' and have a much better understanding of non-clinical issues that have a huge impact on...
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    UGH

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

    Please keep in mind that those job advertisements you're seeing are undoubtedly for experienced nurses. New grad jobs are a very different thing.... an increasing number of hospitals are only hiring...
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    For-profit nursing school/hands-on training practice at home/

    HouTx replied to successinnursing83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all schools maintain 'wait lists'. Some may simply require you to re-apply if you don't get in. The shortage of qualified nursing faculty is one issue, but colleges & universities are also...
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    Really Odd Question

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

    Your advisor is absolutely correct. Admission to nursing programs is unbelievably competitive... I really don't understand it - LOL. People who have BTDT have informed me that it is easier to get...
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    Non competitive GPA's BSN

    HouTx replied to dove01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hopefully, we won't hear from these people in a year or so under the "I'm failing my nursing classes" topics? Without a high level of mastery in core sciences, nursing school will be enormously...
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    New nursing student, career choice questions

    HouTx replied to qtran429's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PPs are offering great advice. Nursing is not a stepping stone to Medicine... it is a whole different profession. If you want to become a physician, go to Medical
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    Wondering about this class

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

    One of the most widely reported challenges for prospective nursing students is "Critical Thinking" - which is a critical skill for nurses. It is a complete switch from the "normal" educational...
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    Question about applying to nursing programs

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

    It's a little less confusing if you think of a nursing degree as two separate parts: 1. Pre-requisites (academic courses) and 2. Clinical Program. You have to complete part 1 in order to be eligible...
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    need advice new RN

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

    Do you mean hospital corpsman? If so, that is pretty much the same as civilian hospital jobs, so it should count as relevant experience. I am sorry that you're in such a pickle, but residencies...
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    New grad nerves or red flags?

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

    Sounds like a very risky situation. As the only RN, you would be legally responsible for patient care including supervision of subordinate staff. IMO, there are two primary issues. First of all, what...
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    Should i get my paramedic so that i can go straight into er when u get my RN?

    HouTx replied to Jeremymsl's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - 2 different professions with different scopes of practice. EMTs are first responders - their scope of practice does not include acute care (inpatient). In many states, including mine, EMTs are...
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    First Nursing Job and Feeling Unsafe...Advice??

    HouTx replied to pilatesgal's topic in Nursing Career

    You are correct to be very cautious about accepting a "charge" role as a new grad. If you are in TX, our BON is very clear - for the first 6 months, new grads need to be practicing in a structured...
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    I'm at a crossroad- advice needed on TX RN-BSN programs

    HouTx replied to lwandel's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you already an RN? If so, all of the the programs you mentioned are very well regarded by employers. TWU also has a bridge program you may want to look into. Have you considered an RN-MSN...
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    Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    HouTx replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    All hospitals in the Texas Medical Center (Houston) are currently limiting new grad hires to BSN only. This is also followed at their satellite facilities throughout the Houston area. Also, in TMC...
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    what is "money losers" of a community hospital?

    HouTx replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    If this discussion is intended to focus on changes that could improve a community hospital's bottom line, you need to think beyond patient care reimbursement & look at eliminating waste and...