HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Giving meds together

    HouTx replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    If you have questions, ask a pharmacist. Seriously, that's what they are for! You also need to review your own organization's P&P to see if they address these
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    How do you get everything done on time??

    HouTx replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will never get EVERYTHING done within the scope of a single shift. There is normally a continuous barrage of new tasks to accomplish - some can be anticipated, but most of them cannot. Trying to...
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    Drinks at nurses station/desk

    HouTx replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just spoke with an accreditation expert (JC, OSHA, CMS, CLIA, etc). The only 'regulations' that apply to this situation are from CLIA & OSHA - related to prohibition of eating/drinking in areas in...
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    Soon-To-Be-New-Nurse Hunting A Job Outside Of Her Territory

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

    Hopefully, you are a BSN grad, because otherwise, chances of employment as a new grad are extremely slim in DFW hospitals. This is also the case in all other large metro areas in Texas. Everyone is...
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    Age Old Resume Question - What do you want to do?

    HouTx replied to Benj2610's topic in Nursing Career

    PP is correct, resumes no longer include an "objective" if you are applying for a specific job because it's obvious (duh) what job you are seeking. However, you may want to include an objective if...
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    GPA and major?

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

    Ahhh - I think I know where the confusion is. Nursing is not a 'major' like other things. The clinical portion of Nursing education is provided by way of a "program". The nursing program in any...
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    Failed anatomy and physiology course...questioning my choices

    HouTx replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Encourage your parents to go to nursing school - since they think it is such a great career path. LOL. PPs have all provided you with excellent advice. I do agree that 'everybody' should know how...
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    Bogged down

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

    So sorry you're caught up in such a negative situation. Starting out as a new grad in a specialty unit is enough of a challenge - without all the drama you are having to cope with. I may be reading...
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    I am a new LVN graduate and would like to know if its possible to land a hospital job

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

    Hospitals in many areas of the state (outside large urban areas) still utilize LVNs - particularly in rural hospitals. I have also heard of some larger hospitals that are beginning to explore...
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    New Grad Moving to Houston, Job Until I get Licensed?

    HouTx replied to arc0610's topic in Texas Nursing

    What area of the state are you moving to? Answers to your question will vary dramatically by geographical location. In large urban areas, nurse extern position is doubtful as those are very limited...
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    RN moving back to TX from Australia

    HouTx replied to SSGrasso's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes, that would be NCLEX. Unfortunately, your status is "foreign graduate" no matter what your citizenship status. You will undoubtedly have to go through the same hoop-jumping as other foreign...
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    Medical Benefits

    HouTx replied to RNin's topic in Texas Nursing

    Major problem in Texas? Huge numbers of uninsured are skewing everything.. providers are forced to increase prices for 'paying customers'. Yep, we're the 'safety net' that Gov. Perry is referring...
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    Just had to respond to nurseladybug12's comment: "Anyhow,right now I am in my 8th week of orientation and I absolutely hate it. At first I thought I hated nursing, but Ive thought about it and I...
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    NOOOOOO!!! Nursing education is not a viable choice for anyone who hates nursing. A negative attitude cannot be hidden from students - remember those horrible clinical instructors or faculty in...
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    Should each resume be addressed to the place I am applying to?

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

    No, resumes are generic and have your contact information on them. You need to use a cover letter to accompany your resume. This would have the potential employer's contact information on it... it...
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    Hierarchy of the best first RN experience?

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

    Yes! By all means, move into an LTAC of possible. These environments offer all of the 'high tech' and complex patient interventions as acute care - the patients are just there for longer periods of...
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    Starting in a specialty vs. Med-Surg

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

    There are just too many variables to make any type of generalization. So much of the outcome depends on your unique situation & personality characteristics. Many of us began our nursing careers...
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    Medication Error

    HouTx replied to BSNRNINRI's topic in Patient Medications

    I can understand your concerns. However, the lack of wristbands is not unusual in LTC or other residential facilities. I suggest that you review your facility's policy & procedure to be sure you...
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    What is nursing really about?

    HouTx replied to Starkrav's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally agree with elkpark (as usual). Patient care is stressful by nature - complex, unpredictable, frequent shifts in priorities, emotional context, etc. Most new nurses I have worked with tend...
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    Worse and worse

    HouTx replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Nursing Career

    What actions have you taken to improve your competence and confidence in Home Care? No one can make you competent - it's something you have to do for yourself. It will take an investment of time and...
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    Unsupportive fiance'

    HouTx replied to Kdrenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hate to interject any negativity here - but here goes . . . It's wonderful that you have a loving relationship & are planning on being married. However, statistically, there is a very good...
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    ANA application question

    HouTx replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    There should be another question that indicates what area you are working in... this question is just to determine how many hours you work. I would suggest taking advantage of the 'trifecta'...
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    Transfer issues with LVN to RN?

    HouTx replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN to RN

    OK - can we have some clarification? When the OP refers to a "private" school, does this mean a commercial (for-profit) school? I am assuming this is the case. FYI, y'all, there are 2 types of...
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    Nursing/Education

    HouTx replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Nursing Education is a different pathway than NPs. We have MSNs with specialization in nursing education - many of also have graduate clinical specialization, but not necessarily NP. I am a...
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    Need advice, just failed first semester of nursing school

    HouTx replied to mnurs's topic in General Students

    This is news to me! Each school/program basically sets their own rules - as to what happens when you fail. The only 'state-wide' rules that I am aware of are those that pertain to accreditation -...