HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Teaching hospital vs regular hospital for new grad?

    HouTx replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In the US, hospitals that serve as the primary clinical site for a MEDICAL school are designated as "teaching hospitals". Please note that this designation has NO correlation with hospitals that...
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    Looking for creative mock code ideas.

    HouTx replied to saskrn's topic in General Nursing

    The trick is to try for the highest "fidelity" as possible... go for realism as much as possible. If you have access to SimLab equipment, that's the ultimate! If not, are can make do with a CPR...
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    Need Recommendations for CEs sites

    HouTx replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you're looking for a good source of CE on all different types of topics, I recommend Nursing Continuing Education | Free CE, Self-Study Courses, Unlimited Nurse CEs, More - you have to purchase a...
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    Should I look for Jobs or Residency programs as a GN?

    HouTx replied to nstudent0606's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I believe that the ONLY way into a TMC job for new grads (BSN only) is via a formal residency program. Unfortunately, those slots are usually filled with people who had an inside track because they...
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    What other areas of the Medical field can I use my Nursing Degree

    HouTx replied to ItalianRN81's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hmm - most of those hybrid jobs in which a nursing 'background' is considered either essential or a "plus" actually require applicants to have nursing experience/competence. For instance, medical...
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    New grad; even nurse residencies don't want us!

    HouTx replied to KV12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my organization (I'm sure we're not unique) we have recognized that our OR nurses are actually the 'oldest' group of specialty nurses we have.. so this is becoming an area of concern in terms of...
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    Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

    HouTx replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

    It's only natural to question your career choices if you are unable to get a job in your chosen field. In view of your academic achievements, I have no doubt of your ability to successfully cope with...
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    Pursuing to be a Nurse Educator

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

    Congratulations on achieving your MSN! I can help clarify the 'service' side of education. The normal career trajectory is to begin in a unit-based role which reports to the nurse manager of that...
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    I just feel like giving up...

    HouTx replied to Lilstinka2's topic in LPN to RN

    THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!! I realize how discouraging it is to find yourself in this situation. Those people that are telling you about all the jobs for nurses are not very well informed. Your...
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    rant

    HouTx replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was never able to balance a decent home life with 3-11 either. I have worked all types of shifts, but this one was just horrible. My only 'quality & communication time' with hubs was at night...
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    Considering a group home / residential care home

    HouTx replied to brandyrclark's topic in Nursing Career

    Put your business plan together - look at start up costs so you can get a realistic picture of whether you could make a living. If you are considering this type of venture, I would advise you to...
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    Changing hospitals after 8 years is this a bad choice

    HouTx replied to nursingsteph0716's topic in Nursing Career

    Go with your gut feeling. Since you have been there so long, you are probably picking up on 'vibes' that are not apparent to your co-workers. Based on my experience, the issues you have described...
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    I am so sick of racing the clock

    HouTx replied to Marston3s's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you looking for another job? This does not sound like a good place to work. Have you had this discussion with your charge nurse or supervisor? You're absolutely right - it is impossible to do 6...
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    Delegation

    HouTx replied to CAnurse2012's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a discussion you need to have with your charge nurse &/or supervisor. I don't know what a "CA" is, but I assume that they are unlicensed roles? You need to understand how they are...
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    bp in heart failure

    HouTx replied to samjoe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It's not that simple. When it comes to your cardiac failure patient, there's no one-size-fits-all, you have to take your clues from how he's functioning. Limbs all nice and warm? Nailbeds pink?...
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    Experienced RN cant find a job??? I thought there was a shortage???

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

    RE: online employment applications There are a bazillion different types of online application systems in use these days. Generally, they are set up to automatically screen applications based on...
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    Help! I didn't make it out of orientation

    HouTx replied to Superstar1182's topic in General Nursing

    OK - first of all, if you received a pay check from this employer, it will show up on your background check so you need to list it - or risk being accused of falsifying your information. The most...
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    Spanish

    HouTx replied to ufo8micats's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with PP - fluency in additional languages may give you an advantage when it comes to obtaining a job, but I wouldn't expect it to raise your salary. I don't know of many hospitals that are...
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    Several issues with management, please help

    HouTx replied to herowneulogy's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your employer's policy & procedure on grievances as well as any union guidelines if that is applicable. Alteration of time sheets is a very serious issue. Refusal to pay for actual time...
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    Mandatory BSN in the future?

    HouTx replied to Keep_Calm's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on who you think "they" are (eventually they will require a BSN to work in a hospital). There is research-based evidence (The Future of Nursing: Focus on Education - Institute of...
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    Male nurse advantage?

    HouTx replied to Ansumana's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Beware - if your gender is preferred by a hiring manager it may be due to the fact that s/he sees you as a 'beast of burden' to do all the heavy
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    Object that Represents Nursing?

    HouTx replied to Illmatic's topic in General Students

    Hmm - I personally think that the most important thing that a nurse does is to safeguard the patient while they are in such a scary and potentially hostile environment (organized healthcare). We are...
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    New nurse just off orientation

    HouTx replied to Lab lover RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hooray for you! Your orientation sounds as though it was very well done. You were 'flying solo' at the end, so there is no huge gap to overcome in terms of managing the workload. Well done...
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    New Grads- any success in negotiating your pay?

    HouTx replied to SNB1014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PPs are correct. Hospitals use a compensation grid that pretty much dictates exactly what each type of position is paid. This is actually a good thing. On average, nursing staff represents ~40% of...
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    Enlighten me about the nursing prefession. Career for me?

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

    I work for a faith-based healthcare system & feel the need to clarify One1's comment "Some religious-based employers might offer short 1-2 week humanitarian trips..." Uh - no, we don't do that. We...