HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    are you happy in the state your in?

    HouTx replied to jescalynn's topic in General Nursing

    Please excuse the mini-threadjack: But just to clarify - "Keep Austin Weird" is interpreted as a very positive thing by their citizens! Not a negative term at all. But, other Tx cities are already...
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    Failed med/surg! Need help. Confused and disappointed

    HouTx replied to nursingchick42's topic in General Students

    Agree (as usual) with classicdame. It's important that you 'own' your issues... "professor failed me" is not accurate - you failed to meet the course expectations. Taking ownership turns you from a...
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    LVN or RN?

    HouTx replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    Hmm - that's difficult to answer since we have not idea about your personal circumstances. I would imagine that your hubs is a bit nervous about investing so much time and $ into the 'process' before...
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    Teaching, in nursing process

    HouTx replied to Kimynurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree. Teaching is not an outcome, it's an
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    How much experience before being charge nurse

    HouTx replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gosh, this sounds like a difficult place to work. High turnover is both the cause & effect of poor management. Experienced managers will analyze the cause (data from multiple sources, including...
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    orientation

    HouTx replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Julz68, Your orientation appears to be very well structured! Speaking as a nurse educator, (multiple decades of working with new grads) I can assure you that the most challenging aspect of your...
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    6 month mark update...relocation, experience.

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

    Gosh - sounds like your relocation may have been a real stressor for you because of the culture shock. For one thing, it's nearly impossible to have a 'normal' life in a rural area unless you drive...
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    A Gaysian New Grad Murse Considering to Move to Austin, TX

    HouTx replied to TurtleLittle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry I cannot provide any Austin-specific insight for you, but I wanted to clarify some possible misconceptions. Texas has a significant Asian population. The long-established populations in major...
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    background check

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

    Congratulations! Nobody does background checks until you have been selected for the job.... those things are expensive. Most of the time, they go ahead and make you an offer that is contingent upon...
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    Residencies: doctors have it figured out

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

    Wonderful Thread! I also want to point out that (in the US) it is all about $. Hospitals are paid to train physicians - they receive financial benefits from providing education and training...
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    Any experience with pre-employment assessments?

    HouTx replied to Claravivo's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been involved in employee education/staff development/organizational development for quite a long time. I have had some experience with the development & implementation of pre-employment...
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    Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    HouTx replied to danisweetcheeks's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! I actually live ~ 5 miles from that facility. Memorial-Hermann is a powerhouse (not for profit) health care system in Houston with a tertiary facility in The Medical Center and community...
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    Can nursing instructors see who's got what it takes?

    HouTx replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Students

    As a simple response to the OP's original question - "Yes". Experienced educators have dealt with large numbers of students so their perspective is based on actual experience - comparison of...
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    Got fired for the first time.

    HouTx replied to ambereyes1987's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it may seem like it, but it really isn't the end of the world. A lot of us have BTDT - myself included.Please take the time to engage in a bit of self-reflection to analyze the mistakes/errors...
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    RN to BSN / MSA - Online, Texas

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

    Congrats on making progress toward your goal. The harsh reality - new grads have NO negotiating power at all for salary or benefits.... for that matter, staff nurses don't either. If you are a very...
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    Buried in paperwork...This is NOT why I became a nurse.

    HouTx replied to wilsonbl5150's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, this is just part of the job. At this point, Nursing documentation is crucial for reimbursement, risk management, quality improvement/assurance, regulatory compliance, etc...... as...
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    Where is the nursing shortage?

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

    EGADS Here we go again. Everyone citing DOL statistics that are based on what is supposed to happen due to population growth, aging, etc. There is something very important missing from these...
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    Feeling discouraged

    HouTx replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think the response was rude. If the details are in the syllabus, you should be able to perform the "what if" grade calculations yourself. Don't expect your instructor to do it for you....
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    What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

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

    Alyssa, Please take the time to talk to admissions counselors at your local colleges. You may be eligible for financial aid packages that can offset a lot of the cost of your education. They are the...
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    Bachelor of science degree in obstetrics

    HouTx replied to elham71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm confused (not an unusual phenomenon). I have never heard of a BS in Obstetrics. Was this a nursing curriculum? Did it lead to a nursing license/registration? PP is correct, you need to have...
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    Will I get into Chamberlain?

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

    Is there a reason that you all are choosing to attend an extremely expensive commercial school rather than a traditional (not for profit) nursing program? I'm just curious. You will be paying a LOT...
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    Confident yet?

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

    Agree with Ktliz - you need to be having this conversation with your charge nurse &/or manager. Remember, no one can read your mind so you need to let them know what your're
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    I think I'm freaking out.....

    HouTx replied to woobie8504's topic in Nursing Career

    CONGRATULATIONS on your recovery. Speaking from personal experience, doing battle with the Big C can be exhausting - takes everything you've got for a while. Don't worry, you'll get back up to speed...
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    Need Help!!

    HouTx replied to heather314's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't bother about what those co-workers are saying . . . you won't have to work with them any longer at your new job. Even though working in a float position has been stressful, it is a wonderful...
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    How much biology do nurses use?

    HouTx replied to sami_nillson's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PP. Perhaps you should investigate Medical Laboratory Technology as an option since it focuses on "applied" biology. There are different areas of specialization and options for 'advanced'...