HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    2nd Degree issues

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

    Nikki, Have you met with an advisor to analyze your transcript and see exactly where you are in terms of a traditional BSN program? You may be better off than you think. Schools have differing...
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    Nursing Scholorship?

    HouTx replied to calinursestudent818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I sympathize with everyone who is struggling to fund their education. But I want to caution you to - PLEASE - minimize your student loan debt. Nursing salaries do not justify large amounts of...
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    IV fear

    HouTx replied to new2here's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Causing pain to another person is a 'problem' to anyone with an iota of empathy... so your feeling is natural. As you progress through your clinical training, you will learn how to deal with this....
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    Maybe im not a nurse

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

    I may not be following the AN 'party line' here, but . . If you did everything you could, put forth all the effort, etc. & were unable to be successful in A&P, you may be right. Health care...
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    new grad job at stake

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

    As a long-time (non-academic) nurse educator, I just HATE this!!! It's like your manager calling you on the carpet and telling you need to "get on the ball" or else... (actually happened). So, what...
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    Feeling burned out

    HouTx replied to RN1023's topic in Nursing Career

    If the OP is interested in IT, I would strongly urge an investigation of obtaining an MSN in Nursing Informatics. This is a rapidly growing specialty area. Healthcare providers HAVE to adopt...
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    When did you know it was time to move on?

    HouTx replied to chicookie's topic in Nursing Career

    More evidence (as we needed it) that people don't leave "jobs" - they leave "managers"- particularly when that individual's behavior actually creates a barrier between the nurse and what s/he really...
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    ADN's trouble finding jobs?

    HouTx replied to My Rose's topic in Texas Nursing

    As usual, Commuter is right on target. Pretty much all the larger hospital systems in Texas that haven't already achieved Magnet designation are moving in that direction. This means that 80% of their...
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    New Grad Leaving Hospital for Office Job

    HouTx replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    My comments . . I'll bet you're very popular with all those 'lesser beings' that are lucky enough to work with such a 'highly educated' person. I realize that I'm being an old grouch, but as an...
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    How important is the first RN job for a future NP?

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

    I agree with PP - FNP work is focused on outpatient/clinic care. Good assessment skills are very important, but acute problems are quickly handed off to appropriate settings. The AP programs that...
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    job search for new grad in disaster/public health nursing

    HouTx replied to joie.de.vivre's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry, but the only way to become fully competent with MedSurg skills is to work in that environment. There's just no other setting that will not only provide you with the opportunity to gain...
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    Fortis in Dallas- New school?

    HouTx replied to curiousfifi's topic in Texas Nursing

    Whoa! That's a hot mess. Thanks so much for sharing
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    How is the market for LPNs?

    HouTx replied to gaius's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're interested in Tx, you probably need to know that we have LVNs, not LPNs - same in CA. Many hospitals & LTACs still employ LVNs in bedside roles & they make up the majority of...
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    New grad, bullied at report.

    HouTx replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why is every sort of conflict called "bullying" these days? This appears to just be an interpersonal conflict - not a grand campaign to grind you into dust. Very common situation - Experienced (?)...
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    PHN to have on New Grad resume- worth it?

    HouTx replied to NurseK7's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you referring to the CA state certification based on educational (hours) completed or the ANCC certification? I don't think that the former is worth very much - at least not outside CA. The...
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    Is Nursing For Me?

    HouTx replied to purple23's topic in Nursing Career

    Seems like you have done some significant ground work already - looking into the challenges that accompany nursing school. Realistically, nursing programs have a very high attrition rate. In some...
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    I don't like being a nurse..Please help

    HouTx replied to tinkchic2121's topic in Nursing Career

    I respectfully beg to differ with the title of your post - You probably still love nursing. . . its your JOB that you hate. I agree with PP; move into another area/environment if you can. There area...
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    New Nurse....Having a tough time!

    HouTx replied to kja1085's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - if you had one fender-bender, would you stop driving forever?? We all have 'bad shifts' once in a while. Nursing is very unpredictable, and s*** happens. With increased experience you will...
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    laid off d/t injury, what do I tell prospective employers?

    HouTx replied to teensmom's topic in Nursing Career

    OSHA's current lifting limitations are 25 lbs - and many health care organizations have already adopted this. A lot of organizations have also adopted "no manual lifting" policies in an effort to...
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    FL to TX move

    HouTx replied to TonyaM73's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're looking for locations with more construction going on - Houston or DFW would both be great locations in terms of your hubby's opportunities. Skilled trades are in great demand. However, I...
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    2nd child on the way...input wanted

    HouTx replied to melisgood's topic in Nursing Career

    I would strongly advise you NOT to sever all ties with a 'working' position in nursing unless it is a very short period of time. I understand the temptation to become a SAHM, but this can become a...
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    Enhancing Resume

    HouTx replied to <3nurseE>'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you have cardiac rehab experience, did you have EKG/Arrhythmia training? That would be a plus. Most meaningful clinical certifications are only available to nurses experienced in those
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    Pay raises?!

    HouTx replied to NurseLife329's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely understand your frustration - and we can't even get tips. I am not familiar with your geographic area, but I can let you know that the avg increase for nurses (and other direct health...
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    New lpn grad, starting in urgent care?

    HouTx replied to Sadea12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like an exciting opportunity for you. Don't be so anxious. They (employer) know the limitations of your scope of practice & the fact that you are a new grad. They should provide you...
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    Social Worker and RN

    HouTx replied to MrsKBV's topic in Nursing Career

    You are correct - Case Management in acute care facilities is overwhelmingly managed by RNs... certified in Case Management. I realize that the acute care model of CM is different than the SW model....