HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Do you tattle on your co-workers when you find something missed?

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

    Wow - seems like the manager is a Catch 22... unable to take necessary corrective actions (re: 'bad' nurses) due to lack of information, but trying to get more information has created an adversarial...
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    Experience with PRIVATE student loans

    HouTx replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    I didn't see this info in PPs - forgive me if I am repeating. Some 'schools' are not eligible to participate in Federal loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) programs because of high default rates or...
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    Differnece between root cause and risk factor?

    HouTx replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In the real world, root cause analysis (RCA) is conducted After the Fact... to determine why something happened. It is a complex process that usually involves a multi-disciplinary team - led by a...
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    Help being creative with an assignment?

    HouTx replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you do a progressive overlay? This is a hold-over from the ancient days of overhead transparencies. If you're using PowerPoint or other 'slide' type software: You start with a picture (screen)...
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    Clinical instructor...not getting along

    HouTx replied to Band's topic in General Students

    I am often accused of being terminally optimistic but I think this is a great opportunity to develop your conflict management skills. PPs are correct. Make an appointment to talk to her - on her...
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    My heart is shattered into a million pieces :(

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

    Let's shift the perspective here a bit. You didn't "lose your first nursing job" - you were unable to meet their orientation goals within the allotted time frame. You were not fired because you made...
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    New Grad RN Internship Worth it?

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

    Agree with PPs - you need to weigh all issues to determine whether this would be the right move for you. FWIW, 'unpaid' new grad programs are becoming more common as hospitals are trying to cope with...
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    job interview yesterday? bad sign?

    HouTx replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

    From the way you describe it, I would venture to say that this manager is not a very skilled interviewer (was that politically correct enough?) When I teach new managers, I always tell them to...
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    Methodist Hospital (Houston, TX)

    HouTx replied to blueorchid981's topic in Texas Nursing

    Better get cracking! Those slots are highly sought-after. TMH is one of the premier hospitals in the US. Always listed among the 'top 100' for various clinical specialties. They have been Magnet...
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    RN Unit for Unknown NP Specialty?

    HouTx replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Question - who is hiring NPs without any experience?? In my part of the country, it isn't happening - not even in the Doc-in-the-box clinics. The other issue with direct entry NP.. unless you get a...
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    written up for having back pain

    HouTx replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you explored your disability options yet? You may be able to obtain partial disability which would open up some financial options for you re: health care coverage & allow you to cut back on...
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    Renewal

    HouTx replied to mstacyi's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that fingerprints are 'catching' many previously unreported felons from years past who were flying under the radar & others who have not yet reported arrests & such that occurred...
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    Mentorship in the Nursing Community

    HouTx replied to MBAWkg2bNP's topic in General Students

    OK - just stop, really, just stop. You're not a nurse. You last paragraph reveals that you aren't even in enrolled in a nursing program yet. You are making comments based on a series of inaccurate...
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    New Grad Essentials

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

    Join AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses They have a ton of resources, including local chapter meetings. These are your new colleagues. You will be learning on a continuous basis -...
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    PBDS

    HouTx replied to pugmom79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take a deep breath. Try to relax. This assessment has been around for 20 years - extremely valid and reliable. It is not inexpensive. Organizations that use it are demonstrating they have a...
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    Will I Still be Considered a New Grad?

    HouTx replied to Vines812's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hmm - all of those areas are deluged with local new BSNs at least twice a year. Since they have to comb through a bazillion different applications for every new grad job, hospitals are not supporting...
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    Online speech class required?

    HouTx replied to samirish's topic in Excelsior College

    Uh - am I the only one whose head spins at the idea of a "speech" class online? When the whole purpose is to improve skills related to speaking in
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    I need some help or suggestions of a topic to teach to faculty in a Nursing school

    HouTx replied to estef's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is the objective to demonstrate your knowledge about teaching - application of principles & practices? If so, you can teach any old thing... don't limit to nursing. One of the most interesting...
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    New grad terminated after 3 months of orientation.

    HouTx replied to ingoditrustRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So sorry you have had such a difficult time starting your nursing career. As to your question about leaving this job off your applications... don't. If you have received a paycheck, this employer...
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    Guys, I need your advice

    HouTx replied to LatinRN1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it! Your size may be a limiting factor for flight nursing or other tight quarters but shouldn't be a problem in
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    Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    HouTx replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a wonderful nurse friend who has accumulated 30 years of snappy come-backs. My favorite (when asked if he is a male nurse) "Which part are you
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    Examples of cultural and religious needs of patients

    HouTx replied to xtxrn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    All in ICU ---Maintaining artificial ventilation for an hour or two on patients who were (for all intents and purposes) already dead - so that their Orthodox Jewish next of kin could be at the bedside...
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    An RN That Is In Need Of Spiritual & Career Guidance

    HouTx replied to MochaRN424's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    {gently} You are not being "made to sit" - this same situation is happening to our colleagues all across the nation... it is simply a bad time to be looking for a nursing job. It's not God's will,...
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    Hospital professional liability coverage?

    HouTx replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer is highly unlikely to pay for an attorney to protect your interests... at $100 per hour. If you are actually named in a suit, or your actions cannot be proved to be 100% according to...
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    Quitting my first job!

    HouTx replied to freespyryt's topic in Nursing Career

    PPs are providing excellent advice re: making sure your exit is graceful and professional. In your resignation letter, be sure to point out all the positives. "It is with very mixed feelings that I...