HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

Critical Care, Education

Member

  • Content

    9,051

  • Visitors

    49,734

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    116

All Content by HouTx

  1. HouTx

    Learning things the first time?

    HouTx replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    We get the "how stressful?" question so often. But that's like asking how long is a piece of string.... it all depends. Everyone has a different skill set & ability to learn. Some people breeze...
  2. HouTx

    UNLV Pre-Reqs to Grad School?

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

    Your thread title is a bit misleading because BSN education is not graduate school. If you're attending a regionally accredited school, your credits will transfer. However, you may discover that...
  3. HouTx

    What I would give to go back and not become a nurse.

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

    I am so sorry that it has turned out so badly for you. Seems like you gave as much as you could. Not everyone is hardwired for this work, no matter how much effort they put forth. Thank you for your...
  4. HouTx

    I want to give up, but also don't...ya know?

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

    Nursing is a team sport. You're not going to be out there alone on a virtual iceberg with your patients. You will have other competent staff available who will be there to support you through your...
  5. HouTx

    Is just knowing what the meds are for really enough?

    HouTx replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Although you will become very knowledgeable about meds that you administer frequently, it's pretty much impossible to know everything. This is what pharmacists are for. They are responsible for...
  6. HouTx

    From Failure to Launch to Nursing: Need Advice

    HouTx replied to Ruadhan's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered Healthcare Information Management? This is a rapidly evolving profession - dealing with a wide range of issues from ensuring accuracy of electronic records to safeguarding them...
  7. HouTx

    Nursing Agency

    HouTx replied to Inga_nclex's topic in Nursing Career

    I urge you to first become very familiar with healthcare reimbursement infrastructure - there are very specific regulations that must be followed. Failure to do so ... even if it is a mistake due to...
  8. HouTx

    Is it appropriate to wear flats to an interview?

    HouTx replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes - absolutely. The general principle for interviews is to emulate the dress code of the prospective employer so that s/he is able to see how well you would fit in. This does not mean scrubs or...
  9. HouTx

    Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    HouTx replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. Never let an administrator second-guess your professional
  10. HouTx

    The Show "Containment"

    HouTx replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Too scary for me - I couldn't watch. The premise is just too
  11. HouTx

    Questions for paliative surgery

    HouTx replied to Edisonaidor's topic in General Nursing

    Very slick, but we're not going to do your homework for you. This type of assignment is designed to improve your research skills as well as knowledge of a particular subject. Tell us what you've...
  12. HouTx

    What's Burnout?

    HouTx replied to MattRN95's topic in General Nursing

    I also like Heather Laschinger's research on Nurse Burnout which identifies (lack of) workplace empowerment as a predictor of burnout. She's done a ton of work in this area. Very
  13. HouTx

    Should I stay or should I go?

    HouTx replied to blakee123's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with PP. It's a good idea to go ahead and get your career on a firm footing before relocating. You'll be able to look around and figure out which specialty/area you really like while gaining...
  14. HouTx

    Difference between clinical pathway and clinical guidelines

    HouTx replied to Lanie_82NS's topic in General Students

    Don't feel bad - this is just one example of why healthcare is so confusing. In my experience, Guidelines are developed based on research findings. They are intended help clinical professionals make...
  15. HouTx

    It feels so, so good...

    HouTx replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on a job well done! You're on your
  16. HouTx

    What do LPNs do in doctor's offices? Are they like MAs or can they do more?

    HouTx replied to vpace91's topic in Nursing Career

    Scopes of practice are determined at the state level, so there is a lot of variability. In my part of the country, MAs work is limited to the office/clinic but Physician-employed LVNs are permitted...
  17. HouTx

    Help!!! ADA Reasonable Accommodations?!

    HouTx replied to Ranas82's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry you haven't received responses yet. I'm no expert, but have worked with employees returning from FMLA & requesting accommodations. We had to describe the accommodations in a way that was...
  18. HouTx

    Asking for a raise

    HouTx replied to NurseNHowell's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In most organizations, compensation is tied to a job/position code. If this is the case, then you would need to be "transferred" from your current job to an RN job. This should include a review of...
  19. HouTx

    What's my title???

    HouTx replied to allthatshines's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - another shining example of governmental & bureaucratic nonsense. There must be yuuuuge numbers of Federal employees that are just focused on making forms as confusing and difficult as...
  20. HouTx

    Nursing Scholarships

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

    I am not familiar with any nursing scholarships based upon age. BTW, Twenty Four (!!) is not considered old or unusual for nursing education. In the past, I have seen LPN/LVN scholarships sponsored...
  21. HouTx

    Colleagues who hate patients

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

    Honestly, I'm really surprised that any US organization is allowing this type of behavior in today's HCAHPS-centric world. Patient satisfaction scores are now impacting hospital reimbursement and the...
  22. HouTx

    Smoking Nurses

    HouTx replied to broobrum58's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Quite a few healthcare employers in my part of the country will no longer hire smokers or nicotine users - it's been that way for a few years now. They rely on self-disclosure, but also reserve the...
  23. HouTx

    How to give IVPB alone?

    HouTx replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't blame you for being confused - because in a 'real' setting, you would have sufficient context to make a decision. Orders that are written specifically for a "piggy back"... are intermittent...
  24. HouTx

    BS to BSN/DNP programs?

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

    I got a little confused. Are you asking about the wisdom of completing the non-nursing BS before moving ahead on a nursing degree? If so, I would advise against it. It would be a waste of time,...
  25. HouTx

    Confused...please help

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

    Are you referring to commercial (for-profit, investor owned) schools when you use the word "private"? If so, keep in mind that the primary goal of these schools is to make a profit - by selling as...