HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    St. Joseph's Hospital Houston

    HouTx replied to nicole2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm - wonder why they are having to raise their wages. Are they having problems filling positions because they're for sale
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    hypokalemia and ng suctioning

    HouTx replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    This is a wonderful example of critical thinking in action - good job PPs! As for the concern that IV K+ can be fatal.... yessireee Bob, it certainly can. That's why it is done in very careful...
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    Preceptor Ping Pong

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

    Ugh! Education nightmare. As an educator, I would urge the OP to: 1. Make sure s/he is absolutely clear on all of the orientation objectives - including any "checkoff" lists for competencies. In...
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    never been screamed at like this before :(

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

    OK - am I the only one who picked up this "red flag"? Why did the patient say the OP was 'fiddling with my phone' if s/he couldn't possibly have seen this since the OP was obviously not in the...
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    Need advice about going back to school..

    HouTx replied to nfalan89's topic in Nursing Career

    Yowza!!! Is that the least expensive bridge program you can find? I agree, it doesn't seem to make economic sense to go into that much debt for such a low return on your
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    What's better? LPN to RN online or at my community college

    HouTx replied to happyface27's topic in Nursing Career

    CONGRATUALTIONS!!!!!!! It's great to hear from folks who have been
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    Neonatal Nursing

    HouTx replied to Friday13's topic in Nursing Career

    There is no need to become an LPN prior to seeking your RN. You can become an RN by completing any pre-licensure program (diploma, associate degree or bachelors degree). In the US, most hospitals...
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    I have my BSN, now what?

    HouTx replied to rstephe2's topic in Nursing Career

    So, you like the idea of traveling to other countries to work? Is this your primary goal or is it a 'nice idea' but less important than overall career growth? You may need to get some additional...
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    Newly single mom....will nursing still work for me?

    HouTx replied to nahla1204's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry you are experiencing such turmoil in your life right now. As you know, nursing school is very intense and unforgiving. You will need to iron out child care arrangements - complete...
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    Need advice on what to do to get back into nursing after being being dismissed???

    HouTx replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just felt I had to respond to this statement. You were not dismissed due to the character of the program. You were dismissed because you were unable to meet the academic performance standards...
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    MD's hand writing

    HouTx replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HooRAH for electronic charting & Physician Order Entry!!! It eliminates this problem all together. Conversion (to POE systems) for US providers has been mandated by changing Federal...
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    Older nurse lacking computer skills

    HouTx replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, when my organization started down the electronic path, we provided extra assistance to anyone who needed/requested it. Keep in mind that our 'support' functions (payroll,...
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    Smart enough?

    HouTx replied to patty321's topic in General Students

    YIKES! I realize that this is probably not the way that rubato meant it, but I WANT nurses to have some doubt - and always ask or seek assistance if they aren't sure. The most dangerous person in a...
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    Am i a nerd

    HouTx replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    None of them are nurses,
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    Is nursing the right path for me?

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

    A word of caution. The "minimum GPA" that is listed in most nursing schools' criteria for admission is no where near the actual situation these days. Catalogue may state that the minimum is a 2.5,...
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    nurses eat their young

    HouTx replied to anne919's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Based on my experience, the way experienced co-workers treat the newbies is heavily influenced by staffing. Over-worked, stressed out staff are not likely to welcome any new additions that (they...
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    Maybe its my Resume!

    HouTx replied to SunshineSC12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agree with PP - employers are very reluctant to hire a new grad that has not yet passed NCLEX. Even though most states will let you go ahead and practice as a licensed nurse in the interim period,...
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    Orientation not going well, may be let go?

    HouTx replied to littlenurse21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sgm228, Have you been provided with specific information about your shortcomings? If not, I would ask for this information even if you are not staying with that employer. It will provide you with...
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    New Grad RN: How do I get a job when everyone wants someone with experience?

    HouTx replied to BabyRN23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you don't have any real experience, I would suggest getting some additional training/certifications in areas that are meaningful & valuable to employers - like EKG, phlebotomy, ACLS, etc....
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    How hard is it to get ICU position for new grad?

    HouTx replied to NRKB's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your question is actually a two-parter. 1. How can you get in and 2. how hard is it for the new grad. So, I'll address both. Without previous clinical experience, the only way is through...
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    schoolschoolschool!!

    HouTx replied to Amyrick42's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - what do you mean by "private"? Let me clarify terms. There are basically 2 different types of higher education: Traditional and Commercial. Traditional (not for profit) schools can be either...
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    What is nursing like? What can you tell me about it?

    HouTx replied to Tacos's topic in Nursing Career

    Tacos, I am assuming you are a HS Senior, right? If so, you should have some idea of your academic ability. That is a very important factor if you wish to pursue a health science career such as...
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    The saddest day of my life.

    HouTx replied to monolithwolf21's topic in General Students

    Wow - communication is really the key. First of all, clinical instructors must make sure that their students clearly understand all the 'rules'; when does the instructor have to be there? when can...
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    Question about an Assignment

    HouTx replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    From an educator perspective, I'd say that the Advance Directive was included to help you think about your own values - what is more important to you, quantity or quality of life? What exactly does...
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    OB for male nurses.

    HouTx replied to TerryNeal's topic in General Students

    PP's program was unusual in that it was a diploma program - which are closely associated with the hospital in which students train. Probably not the case with most settings which are only clinical...