HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What are you getting paid as a nurse student?

    HouTx replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in General Students

    Oh Hon, Sorry to burst your bubble, but nursing students aren't paid. Doing clinical rotations/practicums as a nursing student is not a 'job', it is just part of the educational process. Some...
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    Medication Incident reports, and feeling punched in the gut

    HouTx replied to esokitty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    First of all, that photocopied note is nothing but a (slightly) veiled threat. Obviously, there is an original copy somewhere just waiting to surface. If I were you, I would go ahead and report the...
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    bedside nursing, is it really that bad?

    HouTx replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to the OP!!! Very positive and inspiring. Just wanted to add - many hospitals (mine organization included) are beginning to create NP jobs in their acute care settings. NPs have a lot to add,...
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    My orientee gave the wrong narcotic

    HouTx replied to JohnD91's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Every licensed person is accountable for their own mistakes - especially for something so basic as medication "5
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    Is it really necessary to learn to read an ekg? anyone really use it?

    HouTx replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    PPs are all correct. It's not enough to be able to identify various cardiac rhythms, you need to be able to connect the dots. You need to understand the underlying physiology behind the arrhythmia -...
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    Mandated cancellations

    HouTx replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Cancellation due to low census has been the norm for - basically forever - in my part of the country. It is done on a rotational basis. The only "seniority" relevant issue is the fact that each...
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    Through The Eyes of The Workforce: Creating Joy, Meaning, and Safer Health Care

    HouTx replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Don't mean to sound trite or lapse into unrepentant corny-ness, but Rather than moan about 'why isn't someone doing something' - we need to act... 1. Don't Lift - period. Use mechanical lifting...
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    Transfering?

    HouTx replied to ruca910's topic in General Students

    Here's the deal. Nursing is not a "major", it is a "program". This is a huge difference. Although all accredited nursing programs must include an assortment of core elements, there is no...
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    Fresh from Orientation: iPads are required equipment!

    HouTx replied to daisygarten's topic in General Students

    Are you a big eReader fan? If not, this will be a radical departure for you. I am a huge eReader fan (6 Kindles at last count) but I get serious headaches if I am reading small print from a backlit...
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    Should I continue my degree in heath care management or just pursue my LPN??

    HouTx replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly guys, I don't know of anyone with a HCM degree that was able to get a job in that area. "Managers" are usually promoted from the ranks of existing employees in clinical areas & in...
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    Further education options for LPN other than RN?

    HouTx replied to Busia's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you considered an different health care career? There are many of them that only require a 2-year degree and the pre-requisites are likely to be similar to nursing. Outside of health care, you...
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    Should I sign in agreement? Long read, but need advice.

    HouTx replied to HeartOfGlass's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Disclaimer - not a psych nurse. I am seeing some obvious red flags. I do not get to choose who these techs are, they are assigned by the staffing coordinator of the hospital. Often, its someone I do...
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    Is this bullying/manipulation?

    HouTx replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hmm - seems you probably have a very accurate idea of what is going on. So what are you going to do about it? First of all - I am very troubled about the LPN's comment that she "doesn't work for RNs"...
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    Getting Noticed for Job interviews

    HouTx replied to kjohnson14's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Be 'visible' in a very positive way that sets you apart from your fellow students. Introduce yourself to everyone so they know your name. Remember their names. Don't just ask 'what can I do?'......
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    job relocation not working out

    HouTx replied to kcdunlap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow, you're dealing with a very tough issue. Obviously, as the sole income provider, you can't jeopardize your job. Since your husband is not working right now, is it possible for him & the...
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    Human Resources

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

    I assume you are dealing with an automated system. If so, there are different settings that can be adjusted for each job listing. Some of those settings will generate an automatic response like the...
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    Help with figuring out the right college path?

    HouTx replied to Candace1995's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there & welcome to AN. A community college is certainly the best place to obtain your pre-requisite & general education courses. However, you should be looking at BSN programs. Job...
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    Aspiring RN/ current CNA seeking insights

    HouTx replied to Trauma-llama25's topic in Nursing Career

    PCT positions are normally only available to nursing students who are actively enrolled in an RN program. I understand how frustrating it is to have to deal with online application systems....
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    new grad nurse moving to houston tx

    HouTx replied to lynloro's topic in Nursing Career

    Acute care jobs for ADN new grads are very limited in the Houston metro area. All of the larger systems are BSN-only now. You may have better luck with outlying community facilities. All of the...
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    EPCC.. I'm starting out with a long road ahead of me.

    HouTx replied to vwjettagurl2002's topic in Texas Nursing

    What is EPCC? I'm assuming it is a community college. El Paso? If you're working on your pre-requisites, a community college is the way to go - much less expensive. However, I would urge you to...
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    helpppp

    HouTx replied to believe17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clarification - Magnet is not the only driving force behind the emphasis on BSNs in acute care. Results of several very large scale studies have revealed that BSN educated staff make a significant...
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    Septic from Venepunture

    HouTx replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - I wonder why an MA was allowed to perform an invasive procedure (venipuncture) on a a patient with known immuno-compromise? In my state, the patient's complex situation would have automatically...
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    behind the scenes issue

    HouTx replied to ryan5014's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry but I have to weigh in on the other side here. It's important to document and track "near misses" in order to develop and maintain a high-reliability system. These are used to shed light on...
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    How do you get job offers before graduating NS?

    HouTx replied to StayHumble11's topic in General Students

    I believe that these offers are most likely to be made to students who have had rotations in that facility, especially if they have also been employed as a PCT in that organization prior to...
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    Nursing Scholarships for Minority, Male, Military Veteran

    HouTx replied to BigBangTheory's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE. I am afraid you may have been misinformed. There are sufficient numbers of males entering nursing now (and for the past few years) - so that ship has pretty much...