HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What do you wish you could/would have done while still orienting?

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

    The complaint I have received the most often - as newbies complete their orientation & begin their 'regular' job - is inability to manage a full assignment, with all that entails. As PP...
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    1yr as an Nurse......advice please?

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

    See if you can move on to an LTAC job. These provide a great transition environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with high-acuity patients, including vents and such - but less chaotic than...
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    Orientation

    HouTx replied to porkey2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it seems very stressful to take on more patients, but the quicker you are able to assume a 'full load', the better off you will be. Based on my (eons of) experience, the most difficult thing...
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    leaving first nursing job before 1 year mark?

    HouTx replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're working for the same hospital/employer, it doesn't really come across as job hopping because it would be a transfer rather than changing employers. I would recommend that you format your...
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    how does a nurse become a dentist?

    HouTx replied to lyanne's topic in Nursing Career

    I know this is an old thread, but had to share . . . I have an absolutely amazing colleague who began her working career as an RN - then became a dentist - and finally, an attorney. She heads up...
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    from snf to acute care

    HouTx replied to transformers755's topic in Nursing Career

    You should also consider LTAC jobs. They are a great transition & will enable you to improve your acute care skills. Good luck to
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    How to Ask for an Annual Raise

    HouTx replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are employed in a hospital or any other organization that employs a large number of nurses, they will have a firm policy & procedure that governs salary scale & salary...
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    Just moved and expecting a baby

    HouTx replied to sdclarinet's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on the baby! I agree with PPs. A PRN job is the way to go. Even if you don't work very often, being 'employed' by a PRN Agency looks waay better on your resume than
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    Debating on extra phlebotomy training...help!?

    HouTx replied to akohn85's topic in Nursing Career

    Go for it! It will make you much more qualified for 'clinic' type jobs including physician offices where back office (clinical) folks are frequently required to perform a variety of
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    Any ADN-BSN programs in Texas (Not RN-BSN)?

    HouTx replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Texas Nursing

    So, you have a diploma in nursing? If so, you would just need to complete all of the usual pre-requisites that are needed for an ADN - I would imagine that you'd be eligible for ADN-BSN programs....
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    Brand spankin' new Assistant Nurse Manager!

    HouTx replied to NurseyNurseANM's topic in Nurse Management

    Congratulations!!! Is your organization providing you with training to support your transition? Depending on the scope of your new responsibilities, you may need to work on competencies related to...
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    How to deal with nurses who respond they are busy when you delegate

    HouTx replied to biju27's topic in Nurse Management

    Hmm - (trying not to be negative here). Full disclosure: I'm a nurse educator - past jobs include management/administrative roles in a variety of clinical and educational environments. The...
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    Looking for online Nursing Instructor position

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

    Most online programs provide training & orientation. Some better than others. U of P used to have an extensive orientation with preceptor - don't know if that is still the case. The problem is,...
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    Post Op AFib

    HouTx replied to JLAJHART's topic in Cardiac

    Conservative tx is always best... no need for anything unless pt. is symptomatic or rhythm is persistent. Hey, I'm speaking from experience here. Had a RL lobectomy in Sept with 'classic' atrial...
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    getting certified in echocardiography - could this open any doors??

    HouTx replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    In my organization, we only fully qualified ultrasound professionals with sub-specialty training/certification in cardiac sonography are employed as echocardiographers. So, at minimum this would be a...
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    Just Started Nursing School!

    HouTx replied to YoungNurseInTraining's topic in General Students

    Honestly, my concern for the OP is her choice of school. Have heard terrible things about B-M schools at many locations. Hope her experience is better & that she is mature and assertive enough...
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    California whistleblower law? Safe harbor?

    HouTx replied to cincin1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    But CA has nothing in place to provide protection to a nurse in "real time" - when s/he believes that an assignment is unsafe? Whistleblower protections are great, but they cover actions 'after the...
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    Refreshing knowledge

    HouTx replied to raynstac7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Chances are, that your college texts are out of date - even if you graduated just a couple of years ago. Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment. This the reason that most states require proof...
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    RN returning to nursing practice seeking preceptor in TX

    HouTx replied to SGTex's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is this part of a formal refresher program? If so, this should have been included in the curriculum rather than expecting you to scrounge around and do it on your own. Question - How are you...
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    It makes me nervous...

    HouTx replied to Kdrenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Houston continues to grow. As the population expands, so does the demand for health care. There are jobs for experienced nurses in pretty much all locations. New grads looking for jobs in a...
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    NEW JOB!!! what have I gotten myself into.....

    HouTx replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

    CE Direct (used to be NurseWeek) had a great multi-part online course in Case Management. I don't know if they still have it, but our case managers raved about it and used it to train the newbies. I...
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    Evasive and shady, or Opportunistic?

    HouTx replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of those situations where the Karma Bus is operating at full speed. Hiring managers are ethically obligated to provide a 'realistic job preview' to applicants as part of the employment...
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    When we ourselves need help

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

    Obviously, this issue is handled differently in each state. Some states may have much more harsh
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    I need money for Nursing School

    HouTx replied to janejanegirl's topic in General Students

    If you're referring to West Coast University, you're looking at an astronomical tuition, right? Sorry - but there is basically no chance for this. Student loans are an area of increasing default...
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    A real eye opner

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

    I am glad you found RubyVees post. She was a wonderful inspiration to all of us. You seem to have many different roads open to you at the moment - very enviable position to be in. But I realize that...