HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Waiting for program acceptance....

    HouTx replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    Keep nagging (er, um - following up) until you're sure that they have received everything. Based on my own experience, things can easily slip between the cracks. Once, I had to go in person to the...
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    Stuck in bad nursing school- self study tips needed

    HouTx replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    The plain truth is - education is a completely separate discipline, with it's own set of skills and knowledge. It's not something that 'just happens' as part of graduate education. In fact, most MSN...
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    Should I quit nursing?

    HouTx replied to hayike's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry you're having such an unpleasant experience. If your school &/or class is not very diverse, students may simply be uncomfortable with anyone who is "different" than themselves. My...
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    Oh, the frustration.

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

    Hmm - based on universal nursing culture, we'd flip into disaster response mode, set up an impromptu triage station to determine which passengers go first. We'd organize an orderly, priority-based...
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    Low GPA undergrad programs

    HouTx replied to rvmtz92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. I urge you to contact a "vet friendly" university/nursing program. In addition to personalized academic counseling, they may offer special consideration for veterans....
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    Australian Nurse wanting to work in USA

    HouTx replied to emmalc's topic in Nurse Registration

    Since US licensure is controlled at the state level, you will need to work directly with the state(s) in which you're interested. HERE is a web site with links to all state BONs. There may be a few...
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    Anyone get an email about student loan refunds due to fraud?

    HouTx replied to Iconic's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a scam. Check the Department of Education site for accurate information. If this is a real thing, they will have a bulletin or other
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    Student nursing association

    HouTx replied to jkosc's topic in General Students

    Nomination of officers? Goals & Objectives? Charter - rules & regs for group function. Establishing a fund for graduation party? Some SNAs also have traditions - such as each class donating...
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    Pre-Accelerated Nursing

    HouTx replied to snuttall's topic in General Students

    I'm confused. The program requires an "internship" before you actually begin? If so, I don't see the point. In a clinical environment, without any official status as a nursing student engaged in an...
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    Newly Hired in Management, Sad and Afraid.

    HouTx replied to nette1022's topic in Nurse Management

    OMG - I feel your pain. It is so sad to me how often this occurs... but I guess that this is also a good thing because it's produced a market for comprehensive reference books on the subject. There...
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    Total FTEs for the unit

    HouTx replied to Karolyte's topic in Nurse Management

    Good grief, I hope that was sarcasm. If your organization does not have guidelines for you, I would recommend that you invest in some self-learning materials. There are plenty of books available....
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    Clinical without Instructor

    HouTx replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree - the pendulum has swung waaaay too far. 'Back in the day', CIs kept a watchful eye on their students & had to be physically present for any type of skill/intervention. They were paged...
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    ANCC Certification in Nursing Professional Development

    HouTx replied to MiaLyse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Totally agree. Join ANPD and volunteer for committee work. It's a great opportunity to learn & network with highly qualified
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    A deaf lady wins lawsuit against a college

    HouTx replied to Lizzly's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There is a 'thing' in US employment law called Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ). These are characteristics that can be used as hiring criteria because they are absolutely necessary to do a...
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    TNCC Certification

    HouTx replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    It's not very relevant to ICU practice. I'm assuming you are already ACLS certified because that is usually a basic requirement, so if you're looking for additional development you'd be much better...
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    3 years contract in an agency

    HouTx replied to nikkiblueice's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that US labor laws apply to anyone who is employed in this country. Your best bet is to contact a qualified attorney with experience in this area. In my part of the country, there are many...
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    Help!! ICU Nurse Needing Advice!

    HouTx replied to Ingrambl89's topic in Critical Care

    It's excruciating to go from competent expert to rank beginner..... and that's what you've done by switching clinical areas. Really hard on the ego. IMO, it is much more difficult than the...
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    Nurses' Health Study 3

    HouTx replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the first cohort!! So I've been participating for a long time now. Besides the feeling of personal contribution to this very important effort, you'll also receive periodic bulletins about...
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    regarding journal

    HouTx replied to richa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Based on the phrasing of your post, it would appear that English may not be your primary language so the problem could just be related to the meaning of words that are unfamiliar to you. If you are...
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    Am I too old to start this?

    HouTx replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    Another way to look at it..... You'll probably be working until you're 67-ish. That's a LOT of years to work in a job that you don't
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    How best to get a critical care job out of nursing school?

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

    Look for organizations that have a formal ICU transition program for new grads (e.g., residency, internship, etc.). They will be most likely to provide you with the specialized training and support...
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    Only been an RN for 3 mos and want a different job...

    HouTx replied to FDE123's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry you are having such a disappointing experience in your first nursing job. Based on my own experience over the years (decades?) with new graduates, this may be partly due to unrealistic...
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    Am I cut out for this?

    HouTx replied to mindfulmushroom's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone with "fairly severe ADHD" is going to find nursing education very challenging. Nursing is a knowledge-based profession - the curriculum includes many math and science courses that have to be...
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    What to write my paper on related to Critical Thinking!!

    HouTx replied to rayray3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There's sooooo much research on this topic that it's easy to become lost in it. I would suggest that you narrow your topic to a single component of CT (more modern terminology is "clinical...
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    Help - what is the easiest floor to work

    HouTx replied to gears83's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think the basic message from PPs is accurate, even though some may be a bit harsh. In today's healthcare climate, jobs that do not require RN-level analytical skills are going to be filled with...