HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Is this appropriate?

    HouTx replied to Amistad's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PP. You want to avoid creating an impression that you feel entitled to ignore the normal process. This (entitlement) is currently the absolute WORST way to be described. Avoid it at all...
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    Do you get paid for your break?

    HouTx replied to Faby's topic in Nursing Career

    PPs are correct. Employers do not have to pay non-exempt (hourly) employees for meal breaks. However, they have to ensure that you can actually cease work during that break in order for this to...
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    Hostile work environment - considering breaking contract - any thoughts?

    HouTx replied to knitnurse72's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know the specifics for your state, but I do know of instances in which the type of harassment you described (abuse of the CNA) has prompted legal action in Tx. It's difficult to prove since...
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    Confusing shoe restrictions!

    HouTx replied to mrs.rn2be's topic in General Students

    Hey, there are some 'cute' shoes in nursing! Take a look at Paloma White Napa - Alegria Shoe Shop Exclusive! | Alegria Shoes or Alegria Debra White Leather | Alegria Shoes. Alegria's are...
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    Interpreting ECG strips

    HouTx replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've taught EKG (basic, advanced, 12-lead, etc) for a few decades now . . . & I have found that it is not unusual to be 'lost' on the first or even second exposure to this content... #1 - HUH?...
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    First case study and nursing dx

    HouTx replied to LJ85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a (very) experienced nurse - just wanted to say how much I continue to learn from Esme. We're lucky to have her here on
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    Let go from orientation

    HouTx replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have to disagree with PPs - DO NOT Leave this job off of future applications!!! It will show up when a prospective employer conducts your (required) background check.... If you have had FICA...
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    Where do I go from here?

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

    I understand your frustration. Patient care in any "episodic" setting (ED, clinic, etc) tends to be focused on amenities if the patient does not have any serious/immediate health problems. Of course...
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    Is putting my n-clex "score" on a resume a bad idea?

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

    Agree with PPs. There is a ton of evidence - NCLEX has very little correlation with actual clinical competence. Although it is slooooooowly changing, it remains primarily a measure of ability to...
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    Should I get both ACLS and PALS?

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

    PALS wouldn't be valuable unless you are seeking employment in a pediatric
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    I Am 16 Going In 17 I Will Be Graduation In Late August .

    HouTx replied to WtfSheMixed's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, you may want to spend some time with your Counselor to get a better idea of exactly what is included in a nursing education - for a BSN, you will be looking at about 5 years of college....
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    Trouble communicating with Spanish patients--thoughts?

    HouTx replied to BillP33's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am assuming you are referring to Spanish-speaking patients rather than people who are from Spain, right? If so, you may want to check to be sure that the course includes an awareness of the...
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    Updating H&P via phone

    HouTx replied to citylights89's topic in General Nursing

    Live and learn, huh? You have already realized your mistake - hopefully, everything went well & I'll bet you don't do it again - right? There are very compelling reasons for all the "tightening...
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    MSN to PHD School

    HouTx replied to RN/MSN1984's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - this is a harder decision than people my think, because there is no accreditation specific to nursing PhD programs. So you need to look closely at the curriculum. At the doctoral level,...
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    Do RNs make more than OTs after years of experience?

    HouTx replied to smnoh's topic in Nursing Career

    Bedside nursing has been characterized by salary compression for a long time now - tops out after about 5 years unless you advance through the ranks to higher levels of practice/responsibility. I...
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    Becoming a CNA instructor?

    HouTx replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you are so enthusiastic about taking this new direction for your career. As a nurse educator, I also encourage you to improve your knowledge/skills in the discipline of...
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    Thank You Notes to Patients?

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

    What exactly are you thanking them for? Choice of hospital is based on physician preferences/admitting privileges. "Thank you for not using the call bell too much" "Thanks so much for not falling...
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    Need Advice

    HouTx replied to Irish RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice from the PPs - I agree. On a side note. The "pass -fail" WGU scheme is proving to be problematic for entry into graduate level programs because part of their criteria is based upon GPA -...
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    Infusion and cath lab certification

    HouTx replied to marieane79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CRNI (infusion) certification is not entry-level. You have to have 1600 hours of infusion experience to be eligible for the certification exam. It's a pricey exam. Here's the info. About INCC -...
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    STUDENTS MUST KNOW!

    HouTx replied to hakuna_matata's topic in General Students

    This is one of the reasons that Tx requires each new grad or transferring nurse to complete our Jurisprudence course in order to be eligible for a Tx license. The Tx-BON also conducts quarterly...
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    I fail Everything!!! How could I ever be a nurse?

    HouTx replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Talk to your teachers - they will have much more accurate information and assistance for you than anyone here can possibly have. Take advantage of any tutoring resources you can find. The sad truth...
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    is it possible?

    HouTx replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that GPA is very important when it comes to admission to (affordable) grad school programs. Usually, they require at least a 3.0 cumulative. Sometimes this can be offset with...
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    How would employers look upon this?

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

    LOL! Anyone who would "look down" on working in a 22 bed facility must not be familiar with that sort of environment. RNs in small hospitals have enormous responsibility. It's not unusual for them...
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    Med/Surg to Medicine floor

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

    Disagree with calivianya... if this is a transfer within the same facility, you do not want to be branded as a malcontent who is complaining about staffing levels. A good answer may be - "I have...
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    Not interviewed by higher ups, am I screwed?

    HouTx replied to mhy12784's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many organizations have hiring processes that involve peer interviews. In some cases, the peer interviewers actually determine who will be offered the job. The hiring manager can always veto the...