HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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  1. HouTx

    Need advice regarding reducing work hours due to anxiety please.

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

    It's not as simple as just asking to cut back your hours. Unless you work at a very unusual hospital, your manager has to work with the available positions s/he has been allocated. Usually, this is...
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    Unprepared for my first SIM man experience, looking for some book suggestions

    HouTx replied to LaurenGibson's topic in General Students

    What a great opportunity for you. As an educator, I would have wanted you to identify general principles that you have already learned from your A & P class - and see how you could apply them in...
  3. HouTx

    Fighting Discouragement

    HouTx replied to doomsayer's topic in General Students

    Make an appointment with your instructor to discuss the test and ask for help. We (here on AN) can't have any idea of what you did wrong or provide any real assistance. And, as a nurse educator I...
  4. HouTx

    Failed check off

    HouTx replied to FutureNurse114's topic in General Students

    It's OK. I really never 'passed' making an occupied bed - srsly. Never did master it, despite years of tutorials from amused/frustrated CNAs. In real life, I always opt to use a lift to get it...
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    Techs and nursing students.

    HouTx replied to FatKittyHenry's topic in General Students

    You did not try to put them down or 'educate' them about different scopes of practice. Your humility and appreciation of their contributions was a wonderful way to build bridges. Learning how to...
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    Letter of resignation?

    HouTx replied to Morganalefey's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congratulations on landing another job. Each organization handles staffing differently, but most of the time, there are a limited number of PRN positions available. Keep in mind that - from an HR...
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    New grad just quit first job...So lost and confused

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

    Please take some time to reflect and engage in some self-analysis to gain a better understanding of what prompted you to leave this job. What were the specific triggers? What were your most...
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    Is it easier for guys to get a job as a new grad??

    HouTx replied to NorCalKid's topic in Men in Nursing

    (Speaking from the hiring side of the fence and a many years of experience...) Nah - that ship has sailed a few years ago. Nowadays, the pressure is on 'diversity' rather than gender. So, if you are...
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    Hourly vs. Benefits

    HouTx replied to wiggingout's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to quantify in relation to salary, the 'cash value' of benefits for healthcare jobs usually add from 15% - 25% to your salary in terms of monetary value. Normally, governmental jobs and...
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    Male nursing student with power?

    HouTx replied to Eterrybe's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ha Ha Ha - I know that this is an old thread, but I wanted to point out that there is a body of very clear evidence that male students receive more attention than females in any co-ed class (even...
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    Scared to death

    HouTx replied to atucker86's topic in General Students

    So how are you going to handle
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    Am I screwed?

    HouTx replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in General Students

    GPA (cumulative) & GRE scores were the determinants for admission to my graduate program - of course, there was a requirements for at least 2 years of work experience also. It was all about the...
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    Help! I can't decide whether to return to nursing school

    HouTx replied to bigeyes4's topic in General Students

    It seems like you may like the 'intellectual' aspects of healthcare rather than the down-and-dirty patient care part of it. Have you considered options that are more distant from the bedside? Maybe...
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    Confused.. Nursing or continue Speech path Major

    HouTx replied to missjayda's topic in General Students

    Hmm - is your Mom a nurse? Just asking to see if you have a realistic picture of how nursing is different from other jobs and the potential impact on your personal life. As the mother of a very...
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    Helping a classmate

    HouTx replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    RUN, RUN AWAY! Srsly, you are about to be sucked down into the abyss of neediness. As you move further along, you may begin to notice that some poorer students have a knack of quickly 'friending'...
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    Pinning Ceremony

    HouTx replied to studentnurseninja's topic in General Students

    What's your budget? Any restrictions on seeking donations from community 'supporters'? There's a lot you can do, but you'll need to be realistic. Also - keep in mind cultural/demographic...
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    Quick Rant.... (sorry in advance)

    HouTx replied to gathrightRN2b's topic in General Students

    LOL - can you say "enabling"? From my perspective as a crusty old bat - it seems like healthcare is rife with people who are absolutely committed to the principle of "Punish the Virtuous". This is...
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    Have you guys taken general ed (non pre req) for pass/no pass?

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

    Nah - it shouldn't make any difference. It won't even count in your GPA, since its just P/NP. The GPA impact will be the same as CLEP tests (nada) but they do count to fulfill
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    Almost entire class failed Anatomy test!

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

    Not so unusual assuming that you and your classmates are coming from similar academic backgrounds and are probably used to study methods that were used to get GPAs in a similar range (to be accepted...
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    You're so smart, you should be a doctor.

    HouTx replied to i♥words's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL - I worked with a terrific ICU colleague that got that same question all the time... His best response was just to look them in the eye and say "Which part are you questioning?" Loved
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    Where to get the most experience an a new RN?

    HouTx replied to Da-ved's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best learning experience will be the department/area that is most prepared to help you with your transition into the working environment. It is not just about 'tasks'. Higher-tech areas may...
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    New Grad Orientation next week

    HouTx replied to IloveNursing2214's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How exciting for you! My best advice? Take charge of your own orientation process. Make sure you clearly understand what is expected of you in terms of specific performance and behavioral outcomes...
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    Msn vs MBA? Please help

    HouTx replied to Bball-Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - just going right on to grad school without taking NCLEX or working as a nurse? I understand your eagerness to take advantage of a full scholarship to fund your graduate education, but this may...
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    I am from Texas looking for an online LVN to RN program.

    HouTx replied to NursingBro's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you looked at Lamar's (Beaumont) online program? I understand that it's Lamar State College Port Arthur Academic
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    E. Coli outbreak and symptoms

    HouTx replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I have the unfortunate experience of falling victim to spinach last year! Sudden & severe n/v began ~ 6 hours after ingesting a lovely and 'healthy' salad. A couple of days later, the great...