HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Advice

    HouTx replied to jfor1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    GAAAHHHHH! I just hate hearsay & ambiguity. It has no place in the world of performance evaluation. You should be provided with specific and clear examples of areas in which you need to...
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    NEW GRAD NURSE- Fired after probationary period :(--please help

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

    Sorry you have had such a rough time starting your career. Many new grads begin in LTC. You may actually enjoy it. If so, there are definitely opportunities for career advancement in LTC. If you're...
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    6 Months in and Miserable

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

    First of all, you didn't create this situation, so it is not about you. You are caught up in something that has been going on for some time. But that doesn't mean that you can't help stop it. You...
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    Terminated due to insubordination. What will Put in my application reason of leaving

    HouTx replied to rvvmen777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ^^^^^This!^^^^^ With your level of experience, you are obviously qualified as an expert - qualified to determine your own level of competency & take actions needed to protect patient safety. I...
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    NP Pay vs RN

    HouTx replied to RNtobe15's topic in Nursing Career

    What type of work do you see yourself doing when you obtain your MSN? There are many different options other than CRNA and NP. Moving into an operational area (admin, quality, risk management,...
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    Transfer question

    HouTx replied to txrn87's topic in Nursing Career

    "Smart" managers know that they have to support career development - even if it means transferring to another area. In the long run, its better for the organization as well as the individual. You...
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    Should I take another part time job?

    HouTx replied to Steve_e's topic in Nursing Career

    Steve, Its a great way to gain supervisory experience if you have the stamina to do it! It may be a balancing act if you have to meet any 'extra' obligations for your primary employer. The real...
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    Starting out.

    HouTx replied to Mewn's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! I am a nurse educator (non-academic)- worked with nursing students & new graduates for a very long time. First of all, I would encourage you to take advantage of any AP classes you...
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    Getting Away From the Bedside

    HouTx replied to jrsquire1's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry that you feel mired in your current situation. I agree with PP - since you have only worked in one area it would probably be a good idea to transfer into another area before abandoning acute...
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    Best way to go from non bedside nursing to bedside nursing

    HouTx replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    ^^^^^ Agree with this ^^^^^ Also, I can see why time management would be a concern since the workload in acute care has increased dramatically over the last few years. Most larger urban hospitals are...
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    FNP new grad moving to ennis texas area

    HouTx replied to ariel25's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ennis is just south of DFW. Are you planning to live in Ennis or closer to DFW? If you are planning on commuting into the DFW area, it would make a big difference in your job prospects. NPs are...
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    Doubting if I have "what it takes" emotionally.

    HouTx replied to LiLev's topic in General Students

    Even the most 'experienced' of us have some types of patients that affect us more than others. As a CC nurse, I found it very difficult to detach emotionally from 'little ones'. Part of it was due...
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    Lost my first patient....

    HouTx replied to francoml's topic in General Students

    So glad your first experience with a patient death was positive because you will remember her for the rest of your
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    advice for a pre nursing student?

    HouTx replied to xoandi816x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do any of the schools require previous experience for admission? If not, this would be an unnecessary expense. Suggest you focus all of your efforts on maxxing out your GPA
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    speech

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

    Fear of public speaking is the second most common fear in adult humans... fear of falling is #1. You're very normal. PPs have wonderful
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    Anxiety: is it just me?

    HouTx replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you took your first step, it was a very scary experience for 'toddler' you. You had to focus intently, concentrate on exactly how to put your feet down while maintaining your balance. Do you...
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    Any good books to read before starting A&P this fall?

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

    It may be a bit nerdy, but I always recommend that nursing students learn about some medical history - particularly the course of events that led us to where we are today. One of the most interesting...
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    test anxiety?

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

    Seek out a great
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    Realistic expectations of a nursing career

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

    Actually, looking at all the negatives - like Blue Felt Fedora - is a great way to make any important decision. first examine all of the "worst case scenario" stuff and then ask yourself - "could I...
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    I am so confused

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

    I would suggest doing a thorough analysis of the consequences of getting your degree prior to moving on to a nursing program. Are you reliant on loans/grants? If so, these may not be available if...
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    New Grad Traumatized After First Interview

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

    Hindsight is great, huh? It's a really good idea to take time to carefully reflect on each interview you have. It seems as though you are already doing this and coming up with ideas on how to...
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    When to be off orientation

    HouTx replied to me1989's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PP's (lovemultiplies) information is not quite accurate. In many facilities, orientees are "counted" in staffing numbers. So, when there are folks in orientation, the manager just has to 'suck it up'...
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    UBC course load and an "exotic" part-time job.

    HouTx replied to exoticdancer90's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There's very little likelihood of 'hiding' your part time pursuits once you begin applying for health care positions since Federal regulations require a thorough background check. This process will...
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    Jobs in tx for international RNBN

    HouTx replied to courtney1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    Suggest you contact the Corpus Christi hospital that you are interested in. They can provide you with accurate
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    Nursing course transfer

    HouTx replied to icha87's topic in General Students

    So sorry you are finding yourself in such a pickle. But unfortunately, there are no standard answers to your questions. You will have to contact each school to determine their policy and find out...