HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Probationary Period

    HouTx replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow. I have never heard of a 'probationary' period that long. Three months is the norm for the vast majority of healthcare employers in my neck of the woods unless there is an extended training...
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    Soon to Grad

    HouTx replied to JennyNY1201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am assuming you are referring to Neonatal instead of Neuro because NeoICU seems to be an area sought by many new grads - and they run screaming at the thought of working in Neuro - LOL. In my...
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    What qualifies as a BSRN?

    HouTx replied to overtheriver's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing education is done via "programs" rather than a series of classes that are interchangeable between schools. All accredited programs have to include the same basic content, but they may choose...
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    Love of all technology and nursing?

    HouTx replied to Hermione Granger's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not familiar with the Canadian healthcare environment but down in my area of the world . . . We have all types of new roles popping up as we move further into the world of eRecords. We have...
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    Help! Confused at 50!

    HouTx replied to wecan11's topic in Nursing Career

    MBA without healthcare adm. experience is not very attractive to employers because healthcare is a 'different animal', from a financial standpoint. Many schools are offering MBA in healthcare these...
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    Whats other places can you work??

    HouTx replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Nursing Career

    Salary is generally driven by market forces. The harder a job is to fill, the more it pays. The "hard to fill" may due to a number of things but there are two factors that make the most difference:...
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    Patient with Dementia's Right to Refusal

    HouTx replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's situations like this that make me soooooo glad that my organization has established very strong Ethics Case Consultation committees in every one of our facilities. Members consist of clinical...
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    A lamb in a den of wolves!

    HouTx replied to Jinx322's topic in General Students

    [quote=HM-8404;7130541 Geez, you don't want a student and the student most likely does not want to be anywhere near you. You as a nurse have more say in the matter than a student does. That's not...
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    Higher Learning is very hard to understand

    HouTx replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Students

    That is an inaccurate statement. Many graduates of commercial and tech schools have found out the hard way. It is entirely up to the receiving school as to whether they will accept classes from...
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    Help!! Which BSN programs might work best for me?

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

    I recommend that you take the generic BSN route - despite the fact that you have a previous bachelor's degree. Since your degree is not from a US school, it may not be recognized as such for purposes...
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    PharmD student to Nursing school (long read)

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

    OP - thanks for providing us with a 'window' in to pharmacist world. It's difficult to envision what goes on in other areas - the grass always seems so much greener 'over there'. I am lucky enough...
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    Proximal vs Distal

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

    I used to tell my students - think in terms of the heart. Things closer to the heart are more
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    Do you need physics to become a nurse?

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

    Fundamental principles of physics are important when it comes to understanding complex human physiology. However, this is usually included in the appropriate sections. Physics is necessary to...
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    Why nursing?

    HouTx replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    She wasn't alone - her nurse was with her. It's what we
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    nursing major, psychology minor?

    HouTx replied to curtis6556's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There really isn't a "minor" in nursing. Nursing is an academic "program" - rather than a traditional "major". That's why you really can't transfer between nursing programs without starting all over....
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    concerned. Advice? Thoughts?

    HouTx replied to KacieRae's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you looked at the job market in your area? Are there any LPN jobs outside of LTC? If not, you may end up in exactly the same circumstances. I'm sure that this would be a huge disappointment...
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    job situation for RN grads in my part of FL

    HouTx replied to FLfemale's topic in Nursing Career

    You'll probably get a better response if you post your question in the Florida
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    New RN frustrated with coworker behavior

    HouTx replied to Tango RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you are in grad school, I am going to interject a little theory here that provides a perfect explanation to the OP's distress (feel free to nod off if you are not 'academically oriented' - LOL)...
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    Letters of recommendation?

    HouTx replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

    At some point in the hiring process, you will be asked for references. The HR department will contact those folks in order to obtain specific types of information - that may not be the same as...
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    ADN job outlook

    HouTx replied to Toadd35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think rturc1 has provided a great first-hand summary of the current hiring climate. In the US, there have been several very well known studies that have supported the value of having a more highly...
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    Passed my Boards Last Week, I got a Job...Confused

    HouTx replied to IloveNursing2214's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the crowd - accept the job offer. You can't count on keeping your current job because most employers will not knowingly allow a licensed person to work in a non-licensed job... there are...
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    Experience required to not be a "new grad" anymore

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

    In my organization, we consider anyone
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    Good Cities / States to Find First RN Job

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

    Austin is an EXTREMELY difficult place for new grads to find jobs. Best to concentrate your search on smaller Texas cities instead. I believe that both Corpus Christi and the Beaumont area continue...
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    New grad and pregnant

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

    MOST IMPORTANT - follow the advice of your OB. Pregnancy is not (legally) a disability or condition that must be accommodated in the workplace. So - you can't count on any special consideration if...
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    Questions for Nurse Practitioners in Texas

    HouTx replied to mboc's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may have more luck on the NP forum. This is YOUR life and career, I hope your decision will be based on what is important to you rather than the opinions of strangers. Do you want to work in a...