HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Waste of time!!!!!!

    HouTx replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So, there's no way to go back and re-take that last semester and graduate from your program? Bummer. But, LPNs are very rarely hired in Emergency Departments due to the limitations of LPN scope of...
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    BSN VS Medical Technology

    HouTx replied to Smith5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Medical Technology is the new catch-all for what we used to call Laboratory technology. It's a great field for anyone with a love of science. There are many different levels in the field, including...
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    For extroverts...please don't ask me

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

    I don't like the label "Introvert" because it has negative connotations. People think we're shy or lack confidence - not so - at least in my case. I just prefer lower social density. My work...
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    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    HouTx replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Very entertaining post - where do I deposit my dollar bills??? LOL I agree with the "live and let live" bunch - but (you knew it was coming, right?) there is always a 'gotcha'. Part of the hiring...
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    Tummy Tuck and BA- going back to work

    HouTx replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Check your own organization's policy to make sure but . . In my organization, We have to use PTO for the first week of medical leave, then Short Term Disability kicks in at 60% of salary. You can opt...
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    Help! I've Been A Nurse for 5 years, but feel like a new grad?

    HouTx replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    You will need clinical experience to be considered for a (non academic) nursing education position. Most clinical education positions also require some teaching experience, but if your program...
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    Software that can streamline and document follow up calls post discharge

    HouTx replied to Mary100's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Suggest you post your question in the Nursing Informatics forum.... those smart cookies will have some responses for
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    But are you happy?

    HouTx replied to Ginger88's topic in General Nursing

    Sheesh - if a person has hated her job for 20+ years, I think there is something really wrong with that person. Why in the world would you keep on doing something like that when there are so many...
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    Retirement in the nursing field.

    HouTx replied to A.B.123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whoa! What a kerfluffle (just love that word & I don't get to use it often) Full disclosure: I am ancient - still tottering around on my own steam with all my original parts intact & sensory...
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    Time management

    HouTx replied to dd225's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be discouraged. Like all new skills, time management will improve with experience. As PP's have said, the two most important factors are the ability to multi-task and prioritize. If you need...
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    How long until you felt comfortable/ confident at work?

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

    I have worked with new grads for a looooonnnngggg time. Based on my experience, it takes ~ a year of full time work experience. Some can do it faster, but at the end of a year, most new nurses have...
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    Advice on how to save a nursing career

    HouTx replied to goalienrse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agree with PP - if you left in good standing (eligible for rehire) they will probably welcome you back. It's not an uncommon situation, as nurses are lured away for 'greener pastures' only to...
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    1 year of "experience", looking to move forward in career

    HouTx replied to bnyoung22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In terms of a hospital job, you would still be considered a "new grad" by many organizations (mine included) because you do not have 12 months of acute care experience. So, you may still be eligible...
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    YIKES. I would presume that this charge position means you would have to make all clinical decisions, including response to sudden changes in patient condition, based upon your own assessment...
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    LPN Student wondering what career would be best I need your ideas

    HouTx replied to kimberlyallen's topic in Nursing Career

    Kimberly, No one can really answer this for you because we don't know anything about your personal circumstances. Your priorities and your own preferences should guide this decision. Of course, it...
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    This may be a dumb question but...

    HouTx replied to mchssrn8813's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL - all I could think of was "return on
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    Nursing schools and job market in Texas

    HouTx replied to GivingLove's topic in Texas Nursing

    Admissions to nursing school are extremely competitive here also. The job market for new grads is very tight in larger cities where most hospitals are only hiring BSN grads who have done their...
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    Benifits of a Masters in Nursing?

    HouTx replied to youhavegreatveins23's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most nursing leadership positions now require MSN. It is not unusual for Chief Nursing Offices to have doctorates these days. Many nurse leaders have 'clinical' MSNs - which gives them an advantage...
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    Experiences with different degree levels

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

    OK - began (second career) as LVN (try it out before making a bigger commitment) then BSN, then MSN then EdD.... Lots of my fellow BSN students were ADN & Diploma nurses. The additional course...
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    Entry level of nursing

    HouTx replied to Cheryl Louise's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Is this a school exercise? If you spend much time on AN, you will find that ADN grads have been encountering this barrier for quite some time. Even hospitals that are not 'Magnet bound' are trying to...
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    Too smart for my own good... :-/

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

    ^^^^ THIS!!^^^^^ Srsly, there are all types of "intelligence". Focusing on minutia and "I'm smarter than you" actions reveal a lack of EQ - which will come back and bit your in the hiney when you...
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    Can't stop fantasizing about a doctor...

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

    OK - to my mind, this comes under the 'disruptive physician' category... and ALL JC accredited hospitals have to have policies and procedures in place for them. Have you taken a look at that policy...
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    Long term mechanical ventilation

    HouTx replied to Roboapple's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may find more peers in the LTAC or Home Care forums. They would have the most experience with this type of
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    Looking for chest tube competency

    HouTx replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean exactly? Are you looking for a procedure? Checklist for competency validation? Instructional module? If you are employed, please refer to your organization's policies first. If...
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    Is this considered a burn out?

    HouTx replied to bTRUE's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, burnout is a pretty well defined phenomenon for nursing .. I would recommend reading just about anything written by Heather Laschinger who has researched this issue for a very long time....