HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New grad, first job in transitional care unit, planning to transfer. Advice please!

    HouTx replied to flowerchild89's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PP's. TCU can be a great place to build your competency & confidence as a new nurse. Rehab nursing is far more "nursing" focused than critical care (my background - ICU - so I am...
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    Am I shooting myself in the foot?

    HouTx replied to libby11's topic in Texas Nursing

    ^^^ this^^^ Texas has a very efficient NCLEX system, so there is really no need for an extended period of time as a GN these days. This is not the case in some other states, where new grads can have...
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    New to San Antonio, Texas

    HouTx replied to janmisgil's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree that The Methodist Hospital in Houston is the 'best of the best' - it's a top 100 (national) and leads the quality parade in many clinical areas...... BUT - there is no relationship between...
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    Nurse Esthestian is it worth it?

    HouTx replied to Luvbuble's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you are absolutely OK with your state's NPA & other regs for these services.... they vary widely by state. Engage with an appropriate legal advisor, hopefully one who is well versed in...
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    Interested in Burn Unit?

    HouTx replied to wicked_nurse002b's topic in General Students

    UGH! My background is pretty much all critical care - all types. I hope you have a better experience in Burns that I did. I couldn't deal with many aspects of critical burn care.. patients in...
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    How are Schools getting away with pumping out so many new graduates for no jobs?

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

    Elkpark's message provides the answer - at least for the US. Our Federal government cannot exert this type of control (decrease grad numbers). For one thing, health professions are regulated at the...
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    er or surgery center

    HouTx replied to kt912's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends upon the scope of the job you'd be doing in an E.D. There are many different types of jobs... what type of job are you applying
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    Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    HouTx replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    Maybe try a uniform manufacturer... the picture is interesting. If you guys get bow ties, can we have
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    New Nurse Area For Men?

    HouTx replied to dna_nurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    What - females can't be coaches??? LOL. Sounds great, but don't get your hopes up. In the US, healthcare jobs are controlled by reimbursement. If insurers/payors do not see this as a value-added...
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    Would you call social services for a child OD'ing?

    HouTx replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT expose yourself to unnecessary liability by acting outside the bounds of your scope of licensure/practice. Nurses who work in jobs that serve as 'first contact' (E.D., admitting, etc.) need to...
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    Aspiring Nurse

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

    It's wonderful that you are so positive and motivated - you must be working with some great nurses! Keep in mind that what you are seeing/experiencing is just the tip of the iceberg. There's a lot...
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    Prereqs clarification

    HouTx replied to Studylots34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah - academic reality shock. Most don't realize that a BSN actually takes ~ 5 years to complete. There are 4+ semesters of pre-reqs before even getting to the clinical courses. Most universities...
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    Nurse Residency information?

    HouTx replied to blueorchid981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since these programs only exist at the 'whim' of CFOs who may decide to axe them at any time. . . there is no ongoing guarantee that they will be available. So, any listing would undoubtedly be...
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    Best first RN job for the goal of APRN?

    HouTx replied to number41's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you think about the role that FNPs fill, you can probably figure this out for yourself. Their most important skill is assessment of ambulatory patients - identifying the underlying cause of the...
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    Nursing job struggles

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

    Sorry Hon, but that really won't happen either. You'll hire the candidate who is the most competent & best fit for the job. Otherwise, you 'll just be maintaining a revolving door - endlessly...
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    Switching jobs so soon?

    HouTx replied to RNnicu42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a very common situation. You can stipulate (usually on the job application) that the prospective employer cannot contact your current employer unless you are actually offered the job. At...
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    Federal Loan Reimbursement Program

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

    Are you working in a 'medically underserved'
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    First job rejection

    HouTx replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand your dilemma. If that job is one with 12 hours shifts, the added commute could create a very dangerous situation d/t fatigue & sleep deprivation. Especially problematic if it was on...
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    Changing from nurse to Doc.

    HouTx replied to singh2manish's topic in Nursing Career

    We here at AN are not experts in Medical education... suggest you post your queries to those that have more expertise in this area. I am sure that there must be a forum for potential medical students...
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    I will be a graduate nurse this May, and have a quesiton

    HouTx replied to daughter of the king's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel the need to point out to the OP... RN is not a "certification", it is a "license". There is a huge
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    Need career advice

    HouTx replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    You may be better off pursuing an MSW instead of switching to nursing. That would open up more career 'doors' and higher pay. PP was correct... new grad nurses are having a terrible time finding...
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    show proof of accomplishments?

    HouTx replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered setting up and maintaining an online portfolio? It's something I would certainly do if I was just starting out. You can use it to maintain an ongoing record of everything... not...
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    Help i need with job in houston

    HouTx replied to nashcookie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree with PPs - focus on the community-based facilities. Although I really don't understand it, there is always a lot of competition for jobs in TMC. (FWIW, I have always thought that the...
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    HALLMARK COLLEGE- Lackland AFB

    HouTx replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio College (CC) has a well regarded bridge program than has been in place for a very long time. I believe that they still have an articulation agreement with UTHSC-SA School of Nursing...
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    Nursing license and state residency

    HouTx replied to drguitarum2005's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    What area of LA are you in? I am familiar with the loooooooonnnnnggggg wait time for NCLEX 'slots' in LA - much different than TX. I understand that this is primarily due to a lack of state...