HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    How do I handle "why did you leave?"

    HouTx replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can always fall back on just stating that "recent organizational changes" have prompted your decision. Then you can respectfully decline to provide more information because it would be a breach...
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    Situational Interviews - Prioritization

    HouTx replied to sds1arm2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you sure the interview will be "situational" as opposed to "behavioral"? The latter format is the one that is used predominately in most health care organizations in my part of the country....
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    Dilemma

    HouTx replied to pacjeffery's topic in Nursing Career

    Does completion of the LPN program automatically enroll you into the BSN program? If so, I would opt for the decision that results in the fastest graduation time. If not, that means that you may...
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    Has anybody been re hired after beig fired by the same hospital?

    HouTx replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nursing Career

    I know of many instances in which nurses were hired by companies that had previously terminated them. It all depends upon the reason for the termination. If an individual was terminated "for cause"...
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    Am I commiting fraud?

    HouTx replied to jodyonthefloor's topic in Nursing Career

    Simple answer - YES, you are committing fraud. It is a Federal offense. If you are convicted, you can face financial penalties in addition to being put on the OIG exclusion listing. OTOH, If you...
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    Is my Career over?

    HouTx replied to Akashamother's topic in Nursing Career

    You can still pick yourself up and recover from this. Lesson learned - NEVER omit a job from your job history because it will show up when they run the background check that is required for all...
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    Experience CNA with BA and MBA Healthcare Management

    HouTx replied to vjackso4's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to rain on your parade, but MBAs without a clinical background/profession are not really marketable. The non-clinical degree that qualifies for entry-level positions is an Masters in HealthCare...
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    How is the Job Market in the Houston area for New Grads?

    HouTx replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you a BSN grad? If not, you will have a very hard time landing an acute care job in any large Tx city. If you are interested in coastal locations, I suggest you take a look at CHRISTUS Spohn in...
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    NICU RN's

    HouTx replied to MegginJ's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is too much regional variability to make any sort of generalized statement about a statewide salary. You need to drill down on salaries for the areas in which you are
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    Opioid induced hyperalgesia

    HouTx replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Great catch. I am going to share this information with all my clinical
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    My first med error (Rant)

    HouTx replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with Creamsoda. This should be a golden opportunity to initiate a meaningful process improvement & foster a genuine Culture of Safety. Does your organization have a Nurse...
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    New: Transcript requirement?

    HouTx replied to caren19's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All healthcare organizations have to conduct very thorough background checks for every new hire which includes validation of educational and professional credentials. My organization works with a 3rd...
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    Nursing Job Satisfaction

    HouTx replied to tangel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Mclennan has accurately identified the root cause - Powerlessness. This is a recurring theme and basis for dissatisfaction in itself. We (nurses) have are unable to fulfill our professional roles...
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    HouTx replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    There are variations in everything - education included - so it is very foolish to attempt to apply generalizations. However, there are some very clear elements that characterize commercial education...
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    Classes to take while looking for an RN job

    HouTx replied to SugarPie89's topic in Nursing Career

    It is very unlikely that an RN will be hired in a subordinate level job such as phlebotomy or any other unlicensed role because he/she would still be accountable for adhering to the RN standards of...
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    Houston TBON workshop June 12-13. Who's going?

    HouTx replied to c-behr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I usually attend one of these each year & highly recommend them. It's an opportunity to become more informed about the guiding principles & rules of our professional practice. I'm planning to...
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    Who are PCTs accountable to?

    HouTx replied to StephanieZie's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine a scenario in which the RN is not accountable for the total scope of nursing care - no matter how it is divided up among subordinates. It's all based on scope of practice. Folks who...
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    Stethoscope and Superbugs

    HouTx replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    GAWK! Scary stuff. No answers, but I do have a question. If stethoscopes are 'assigned' to a room to avoid transmission between patients - how are the earpieces cleaned between nurses/Clinicians?...
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    Forget the nanny state

    HouTx replied to Just I's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone. It's nationwide. Facilities in all larger metro areas in Tx are moving rapidly into the "BSN preferred" mode - and limiting new grad hires to BSN only. ADN grads still have job...
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    Staffing during hurricanes?

    HouTx replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    My organization has several facilities in hurricane country. Here's what we do . . Side note: Remember that hurricanes are never 'sudden'.. there's always a few days to prepare as we track that...
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    Should I be afraid to have a patients life in my hands?

    HouTx replied to Cieritaqt's topic in General Students

    Maybe some 'big picture' perspective can help alleviate the fear Health care is extremely complex. Lots of 'moving parts' with many people involved in nearly every activity that involves the patient....
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    attn ALL RN's !! serious help

    HouTx replied to dreamerxo's topic in General Students

    I completely agree with GrnTea's sage advice - which was offered from her perspective as a highly experienced educator. It was not meant as a virtual 2X4 to the OP. Not everyone is capable of...
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    What sacrifices will you make? / How hungry are you?

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

    OP, Your post is inspiring. I know two former HS dropouts who are currently Nurse Executives (both with doctorates) that overcame enormous obstacles to achieve their education & career goals. One...
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    RN looking for hospital job, willing to relocate

    HouTx replied to KellyRN2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    New Mexico, South & West Texas (NOT large metro areas), Central & Northern Louisiana . . . It's unlikely that you'll be offered 'free' $ for relocation, but you may be able to negotiate some...
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    I am confused. I need advice.

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

    Agree with PP. Your resume is stronger if it reflects varied work experience rather than only one employer. Hiring managers are always interested in your ability to adapt to new environments, and...