HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Just starting my generals and already nervous lol

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

    Congratulations! You will need to refer to your own program information to determine when you actually begin your nursing courses... it varies between
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    NYU Accelerated Program -- Prerequisites

    HouTx replied to whatsmyname's topic in New York Nursing

    Anything's possible! If you can get the class schedule worked out - remember that there will be labs for Micro and A&P - I don't see why you could handle ~14 credit hours for the semester,...
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    Study dilemma

    HouTx replied to Zelda21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a trade-off. CCs tend to have smaller classes and therefore more individual attention to each student while typical university 'basic science' classes are in large lecture halls that are filled...
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    Nursing Application Essay

    HouTx replied to IXAKMI13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm - as someone who has been on the receiving end (having to review the essays) I may be able to provide insight. Although there may be a set of criteria that are used to rank each entry, it all...
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    graduate loan forgiveness programs

    HouTx replied to emt-b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Discuss this with advisors for the MSN program you are interested in. Make sure that you obviously meet all of their qualifications for admission. It may help if you have your GRE scores handy also...
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    Am I the only one that feels like this? I need help!

    HouTx replied to BWillison10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hate to be Debbie Downer here - - but... Withe the OP's GPA, it may be a struggle getting accepted into a reasonably priced nursing program. Wouldn't it be horrible to take out additional $40k in...
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    Seeking an RN Preceptor

    HouTx replied to cmichele's topic in Texas Nursing

    I realize that this original post is very dated, but this seems to be an ongoing issue This is a complete Rip-Off!!! Undergraduate "Schools" that do not have adequate arrangements for clinical...
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    Vocational School for RN

    HouTx replied to Quinn1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Suggest you do a bit more research. Simple google brings this up: Brown Mackie College Pissed Consumer Seems like they are having major problems in many of their locations. This may not be the...
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    RN Majoring, HELP

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

    OK Folks! Enough already. There is no "RN degree".... the degree is ADN, BSN, MSN, etc... The only way to get the "R" is by passing the state licensing board - NCLEX. These are two separate...
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    Will I ever get accepted to nursing school in San Diego with a GPA of 2.75-3.0?!

    HouTx replied to anastasiathe1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kayyyt is making a very good point. Although it's tempting, don't rush through your pre-requisites. If you want to have a chance of succeeding in your nursing education, you must have a very solid...
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    New grad could use some advice.

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

    Congratulations on your (obviously happy) new marriage! This should always be your very first priority in life - jobs will come and go. Have you spoken to your current boss and expressed your...
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    RN to MSW or Psychologist

    HouTx replied to jjacobson307's topic in Nursing Career

    Obviously, you have enough experience and insight to understand where you want to go in your career. But I would caution you on the MSW-front. They have an extremely high burn-out vulnerability due...
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    It isn't just new nurses not finding jobs! Where's the shortage?

    HouTx replied to mathilda843's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow - I can feel the frustration and pain in your post. In my area of the country, experienced nurses are not really having a lot of difficulty finding jobs. Nurses who have credentials that...
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    Dear Nurses, its me...Debbie

    HouTx replied to dklouda's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the PP - go for it! "Motherhood" is a time-limited career & it's a really good idea to be able to support yourself just in case your life takes an unexpected turn in the future....
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    I need a reputable place to get continuing ed credits

    HouTx replied to Grapenut's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you taken a look at CEDirect? CE Direct They have been in the business of online CE for a long time - wide variety of modules, including crertification prep courses. I know you can do an...
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    San antonio nurse's!!!

    HouTx replied to dyanne23-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    What do you want to
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    level 4 in Tyler, help me find hospital in Dallas

    HouTx replied to tarotale's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmm - I really don't have any wonderful information about jobs for you, but felt that I needed to respond. I am (more than a bit) really offended by your attitude - wanting to avoid the "Poorness"...
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    Will going from ADN straight to MSN allow me to still work as a floor nurse?

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

    Hmm - there may be some screwy online application systems that would 'out screen' your application if you omitted BSN and it was included in the the job qualifications. They're stupid that way....
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    inactive RN-continuing ed-loaded question

    HouTx replied to LillyFish's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - if this theoretical person has never worked in an actual nursing job - and a significant amount of time has passed, chances of being hired into a nursing job are just about zero these days. My...
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    Do I sound like a terrible nursing assistant??

    HouTx replied to blondy85's topic in General Nursing

    We can't help you by answering the question as to whether it's OK for you to enter the pain level. You need to refer to your employer's Policy & procedures on documentation. It should provide...
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    Personal Learning Objectives

    HouTx replied to emilyvk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Best bet - get a copy of previous capstone projects to get a clear idea of what is expected. First of all, what is the focus or overall goal of your project? (why would it be valuable? why is it...
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    Disrespect of medical clothing/ nursing dress by health workers

    HouTx replied to fitore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have seen research on this subject, but it is not specific to health care. Most of it is done from a social psychology perspective - focusing on public perception of professional uniforms. There...
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    Hello.

    HouTx replied to Mutaawe's topic in Nursing Career

    Based on the terminology you are using, I am assuming that you are not in the US. Each country's nursing education process is different. Let us know what country you are interested
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    Clinical Activities

    HouTx replied to DawnJ's topic in General Students

    I don't have enough info to make any judgments about "fair", but just wanted to say that all of those activities ARE part of RN workload in many clinical settings - well, maybe not taking coffee...
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    Scared of dealing with violent patients

    HouTx replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree, those stories are horrible and no sane person would ever knowingly put themselves into that type of situation. But - those events are very rare - that's exactly the reason they make the...