HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    High paying second job?

    HouTx replied to tots24's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL - I know an RN whose "second employment" is truck driving. She makes more doing that than her nursing gig - just
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    Ill Nurse

    HouTx replied to crish_nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you suffer an on-the-job injury? If so, please make sure that you understand and take advantage of all benefits/rights you're entitled to - especially if you have not signed a release. If you...
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    I don't like nursing school :( will I hate nursing?

    HouTx replied to Lucidity's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with those that are warning you away from nursing. Even if you can "get used" to dealing with patients, it would undoubtedly be a continuous source of stress for you. Living an inauthentic...
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    RN Moving to Houston Texas

    HouTx replied to Mbart's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome to Houston! With your experience, I am sure you won't have any problems finding a job. Mboc ^^^ has done a great job of summarizing the major suburban areas. If you're "put off" by...
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    Best online Masters in Nur Education?

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

    It's undoubtedly hypocritical on my part since I have taught online classes, but I just can't get my head around the idea of online (only) education. In my case (and many others with whom I have...
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    Staff Development Salary

    HouTx replied to soxfan80's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In my organization (large healthcare system), there are different levels of "educators". Entry level (requires BSN) 'instructors' are in the $30-$40 hr range. Educators (requires MSN) are in the $40...
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    Nursing student questioning career

    HouTx replied to dina118r's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hold up there Tiger! If your goal is to move into a Nursing leadership position, you will need to become clinically competent first. This means a few years of patient care. It's actually a...
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    My school doesn't certify private loans (??)

    HouTx replied to applered's topic in General Students

    Many commercial schools are not eligible for participation in governmental student loan programs because they have experienced high rates of default or do not meet other types of eligibility...
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    Hospital Name Badge, Silly Question

    HouTx replied to thelittledoe's topic in General Students

    I agree - stay away from lanyards in patient care areas. I have seen many instances of 'accidental' dislodgement of IV lines (including central & swanns!) as well as ET tubes, trach tubes, etc......
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    3 job offers in past 2 weeks

    HouTx replied to livtek's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't worry, it happens all the time. You should do your 'turn down' in a professional and formal way. Be truthful and let them know why you chose the other job - ex: "I really appreciate your...
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    Help please!!!

    HouTx replied to CAnurse2012's topic in Nursing Career

    I am assuming that "LOR" is letter of reference from the context clues. If this is not so, please disregard the following. Information from previous employers has to be factual - other wise, they can...
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Hmm - so are you going to ignore the increasing amount of research that links > BSN% staff with better patient outcomes? (American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Creating a More Highly...
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    Have you ever ordered a new license?

    HouTx replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    We (TX) don't have paper licenses any longer. Verification is done
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    Nervous about the idea of being a nurse?

    HouTx replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry you're already experiencing anxiety and you haven't even begun the process yet. I hope you discover some better support & coping methods soon. It may be encouraging for you to know that...
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    Torn between choosing to study nursing or occupational health

    HouTx replied to Sabrina01's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sabrina01, Are Occupational Therapists more widely utilized in the UK? That would be the only negative here in the US. Jobs are much more scarce - probably driven by available reimbursement, as...
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    Assistance with Graduate School

    HouTx replied to CuriousOhioRN's topic in Nursing Career

    LLG is correct. Don't expect tuition reimbursement to cover the entire tuition cost. For example, a 'generous' amount from hospitals in my area is $5k annually. Most offer less than that. The best...
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    Houston

    HouTx replied to RNICUTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    You shouldn't have any problem landing a job with your experience/expertise. Houston is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the US and population growth is driving all other services, including...
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    Medical scribe

    HouTx replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    Yup - that's what a scribe does. CPOE (computerized physician order entry) as mandated in the Federal "Meaningful Use" regulations is a good idea . . . in theory. However, it seems like no one...
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    Help! I have extreme compassion fatigue

    HouTx replied to Blue Roses's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yikes!! Sounds like PTSD to me. Classicdame is 100% correct. Job-induced stress is actually a reason for temporary disability under workers compensation. You also need to go 'up the chain of...
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    New health care laws and our jobs.

    HouTx replied to roreyn02's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    PP's are right on target! Uncompensated care (non-paying patients) is an enormous problem for my (large, faith based healthcare system) employer. If you add on the planned cuts in reimbursement as...
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    Can someone tell me how to not be traumatized in med microbioogy?

    HouTx replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    HA HA HA! I clearly remember my first unpleasant 'exposure' to microbiology (pun intended). I didn't succumb to the "OMG, I've got that" but some of my classmates did. But, it does change the way...
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    I really dont want to...

    HouTx replied to PacesFerryBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Does this promotion also fulfill some career goals for you? It could be the first step for career advancement into management if that is where you want to go. Otherwise, I agree with Marshall1 -...
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    Leaving job for a temp position?

    HouTx replied to sbostonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yikes! Would you be able to cope with a "worst case scenario" - job ends, and you can't find a new one? Do you have another source of financial support so this outcome would not be a disaster? If...
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    Keeping records to protect my reputation

    HouTx replied to weesyanne's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I understand the OPs need to find a way to prevent being caught in the same type of situation in the future - but I don't see that keeping parallel records is a good answer. This is a very...
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    I Feel Like I'm in a Rut

    HouTx replied to whitecat5000's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a couple of suggestions. First of all, start working on obtaining additional training/certification in areas that are applicable to the patients you treat. Have you mastered EKG...