HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    HouTx replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    OK - me (old broad) chiming in again with a new idea. Anybody considered ascots? These jaunty accessories could actually be multi-purpose if need be... serving as an emergency towel or absorbent...
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    TB/PPD testing policies and my frustration

    HouTx replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds odd to me. My organization provides free CXR for anyone who has had a reaction to the skin test... no matter whether the reaction was caused by exposure or allergic reaction. It makes no...
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    HouTx replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Look for a job that has a more competent manager. A good manager makes all the difference. Based on my many (many, many, many - etc) years of experience I have come to absolutely believe that nurses...
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    RN total patient care...

    HouTx replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very interesting discussion. In response to the "Canadian model" of having LPNs & RNs both doing total patient care... Most American nurse practice acts would not support this because there are...
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    How should a petite girl prepare for lifting pts?

    HouTx replied to CaitlinWilliams's topic in General Students

    PLEASE DON'T LIFT. Loriangel has provided excellent advice. There is no "safe" way to lift the average human being... they are unpredictable and frequently uncooperative unlike the boxes that are...
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    Learning outside the scope of RN practice?

    HouTx replied to SwampCat's topic in General Students

    I am so glad that you are able to take advantage of such a valuable course. When I was in grad school (MSN) I had an opportunity to take gross anatomy "lite" at a med school - for real! - and have...
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    need help with job searching

    HouTx replied to mikhail.deleon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are still a 'new grad' because you have not work experience. My organization (and many others) classifies anyone with less than 12 months full time nursing experience as a new grad. However, you...
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    question for all personnel involved in the hiring process for **new**registered nurse

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

    I have no special knowledge of the nursing market in the NY area, but the majority of large urban areas in the US are rapidly becoming "BSN only" for acute care jobs. Chances are, this is also the...
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    Career Path: Continuing with telemetry vs. Pursuing a specialty (endoscopy)

    HouTx replied to erinsbigsister's topic in Nursing Career

    In view of the fact that you have teens at home (been there, done that) I would recommend the endoscopy position. Most of my problems with teens were related to their 'unauthorized' activities in the...
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    Feeling Like a Real Dirtbag...

    HouTx replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    These policies are not the same everywhere. It does seem to be ridiculous to penalize you for genuine illnesses for which you were under treatment by a physician. Maybe you should explore employment...
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    nursing salary caps

    HouTx replied to twinner05's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes. Salary compression is not a new issue for nursing. I have not seen any information that this is affected by your educational credentials - it is directly related to the direct care role....
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    I keep getting different answers...HELP

    HouTx replied to 9#n's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but "non-healthcare" degrees are pretty meaningless in clinical roles. Doesn't matter how many degrees you have or in what field, everything re-sets to zero when you apply for a clinical...
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    What other types of jobs options can I explore besides floor nursing?

    HouTx replied to lynds80's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but I don't think the OP has had sufficient exposure to the working environment to make a generalization about "floor nursing". It takes 6-12 months to actually become comfortable/competent as...
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    RN's desire to move to the States with family, but spouse has a criminal record

    HouTx replied to ambitious-student rn's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will need to consult an immigration attorney for answers to your questions related to your husband's
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    Where to live in Houston?

    HouTx replied to msmith2103's topic in Texas Nursing

    hmm - "walkable", huh? Well, that all depends on what type of stores & restaurants you're looking for. Keep in mind that Houston has NO ZONING (yep, never has & never will - comes up for a...
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    Refusing Orders.

    HouTx replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    As a Critical Care nurse, I once refused to participate in a code. The patient (ventilated with multi-system failure) had clearly expressed his wishes for DNR, but his family refused to support this...
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    Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Graduation Gift

    HouTx replied to AmandaM2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is a wonderful poem by Melodie Chenevert - "Being a Nurse Means". It used to be available as ready-to-be-framed print. I ordered a gazillion of them and have given them (matted and framed) to...
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    Balancing diversity and academic achievement in program acceptance

    HouTx replied to amandagill's topic in General Students

    There is a growing body of case law related to 'reverse discrimination' in higher education. As a result, many schools have adopted a completely objective (data driven) admissions process that does...
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    Two Semesters of *****!

    HouTx replied to rowdysmomma's topic in General Students

    So sorry you are in such a bad situation. There is a critical shortage of qualified nursing faculty. It seems as though desperate schools are hiring anyone they can find. . . with inevitable results....
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    Low Intake Standards

    HouTx replied to Jane Smith 999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL! ^^^^^ Love this ^^^^^^^ There's nothing I appreciate so much as an honest rant. Hopefully, the boneheads will not make it all the way through to graduation, so their numbers will gradually thin...
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    Can Anyone Help Me?

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

    I don't think that the 'helicopter' parent description is appropriate for newborns. That is normal, healthy parenting behavior for these tiny new humans who are at their most vulnerable point in...
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    getting out of bed side

    HouTx replied to goalienrse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like the OP is yet another victim of poor management. Bedside nursing should not be a horrible job. Decent (skilled, knowledgeable, motivated, ethical, etc) management makes all the...
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    Does having ONLY a MSN-RN allow one to work in a magnet facility?

    HouTx replied to nps07's topic in Nursing Career

    Since I am unfamiliar with the specific multi-media degree you have in mind, please forgive my ignorance . . . but . . . I think you may be somewhat mistaken in your assumption about moving into...
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    Quit my first Job during orientation

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

    Gosh, I feel ancient. I am starting to hear increasing complaints from new grads about having to use the 'Stone Age' processes of handwriting rather than electronic charting & MARs.... sheesh....
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    Low Ball The New Grad

    HouTx replied to guest042302019's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Healthcare employers usually have very clearly defined compensation programs. Each job has a defined salary range with entry level, midpoint and maximum for that job. There are specific criteria...