HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New Grad Pay in San Antonio

    HouTx replied to Shane505's topic in Texas Nursing

    Shane505, Are you a BSN grad? I am curious and want to stay informed about hiring practices, particularly hospitals that continue to hire ADN new
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    what does legal holiday mean for benefits?

    HouTx replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    In my organization, they're called "recognized holidays" that means that you get paid (8 hrs) for that day. Employees are entitled to that time off, even if they have to work on the actual holiday......
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    Is this even allowed?

    HouTx replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, patient education is within our scope of practice, but you don't have to have a license to provide health information. They are just delivering pre-approved script and handouts to the patient......
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    How do you deal with these types of patients?

    HouTx replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Psych nurse consult STAT! Seriously, these situations need to be managed with a behavioral modification plan integrated into the general plan of care - and it needs to be followed consistently by...
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    How to protect nursing license

    HouTx replied to mtexasrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agree - talk to a 'general practice' lawyer. Keep copies of all communication from the whacko. Might be a good idea to invest in a VAR (voice activated recorder) if you think she is going to confront...
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    Hospice throwing you in the wood without training..

    HouTx replied to ctbui's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it inpatient or outpatient (home care) hospice? I can see a new grad working in an inpatient setting because there are always backup resources available. But home care of any sort is really iffy...
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    I'm a CNA and passed LPN boards what now..

    HouTx replied to liz321474's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Professional boards cannot dictate salaries. Employers determine the salaries for their
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    Setting up my own clinicals

    HouTx replied to Bombchelle84LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Contact the nursing education department - even if they don't handle this particular thing, they will be able to tell you how to do it. WARNING - this can be a very difficult process, even if you...
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    Best places to gain experience before going to the ICU

    HouTx replied to Sephrin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    (my clinical background is all ICU) Don't confuse technical tasks with nursing care..... ICU & other "high tech" settings have a lot of equipment deal with, but all that stuff is directly...
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    Post Baccalaureate Nursing

    HouTx replied to bahnahnah's topic in General Students

    What is the class? Sometimes you can contact the instructor and s/he will let you take the class - wouldn't hurt to ask, particularly if you are going to use it as continuing
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    Non-nursing medical career help

    HouTx replied to Rivv91's topic in General Students

    You were very wise to go for CNA first in order to get a better idea of what a nursing career would entail. Much better than investing tons of time, money and effort only to discover that you hate...
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    Verbal altercation

    HouTx replied to nitasarn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Was the other person an employee? patient? visitor? physician? Expectations are different, depending on who it was. For instance - there is very little to excuse any hostility towards a patient....
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    goody goody nurse gets in trouble ??

    HouTx replied to Rendered's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a bit confused about the staffing situation in this case - I am assuming that some of those "ICU" beds were empty, right? What was the plan for licensed coverage for your breaks? I am very...
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    Bipolar Nurse Hoping to Open Awareness of Mental Illness

    HouTx replied to HannaRNBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Based on the example you have provided, it's obvious that you are a dedicated professional, providing compassionate care to your patients. I am not familiar with the thread you are referring to, but...
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    What the heck!

    HouTx replied to nurse4sale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nurse4sale, I understand how frustrated you are, but I'd advise you to check facts before venting. Educational requirements have/are rising in many different healthcare professions. Entry level for...
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    OR clinical nurse

    HouTx replied to jenr830's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Perioperative training programs for newbies typically run from 6 - 12 months. That should be an indication of how much is involved. This is a very complex but interesting specialty area. Based on...
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    Nervous new grad on orientation

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

    Get your hands on the 'checklists' or other criteria that will be used to determine whether you have completed all the orientation 'stuff' you have to do. There should be some type of documents that...
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    v tach vs. v fib

    HouTx replied to violet_violet's topic in Cardiac

    Is the patient responsive??? LOL - never forget that you're caring for the whole human being, not an isolated organ. I have seen many instances of patients experiencing (what seemed to be) "lethal...
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    Want to be a stay at home mom

    HouTx replied to xandarosa's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - complex issue. I remember reading just recently - changes to Medicaid are eliminating payment to family members for in home services. Could be wrong & it may just concern the 'assist' type...
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    Standing up to MDs - consequences?

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

    First of all - SEVEN KIDS????? Wow! You should be telling that OB what's what. Hats off to you hon. I don't think that there is anything you can't do at this point. World domination could even be...
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    What to do if you missed a college interview?

    HouTx replied to annj.smith62's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with PP. Chamberlin in a commercial (for profit) school and not as picky as others. For heaven's sake, don't tell them you overslept. This would give a very bad impression because attendance...
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    Transfer as a pre-nursing student??

    HouTx replied to Anonymous0001's topic in General Students

    Every new grad takes the same NCLEX, so the 'reputation' of your school will not really make much of a difference unless the hiring manager has a preference for a particular program. I am always...
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    Best tablet to use?

    HouTx replied to brandonw's topic in General Students

    Hmm - if your primary intention is to have a small, easy to carry device that is compatible with MS Office, I would recommend getting a netbook with Windows OS. At this point, MS Office apps to...
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    Cellular bio background for A&P I ??

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

    I'm sure your instructor administered the pre-test so that s/he could use the results to establish a baseline for teaching purposes. It's an indication that your instructor is trying to focus on...
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    NEED ADVICE!!

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

    Wow! Lucky you - so many options to choose from. Obviously, you have proven yourself to be a valued employee - Well done! One phrase sticks out in your message " I don't feel that i spend enough time...