HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Looking for advice regarding my dream career of becoming a CNM

    HouTx replied to sariahlynne's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not in your area of the country, but I'm quite familiar with OHSU, as my DD#1 obtained her grad degree (Biomedical Informatics) there. If that is your goal, you will need a stellar GPA &...
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    To WGU or Not to WGU

    HouTx replied to darahman's topic in Western Governors University

    Nursing programs have different ways of computing GPAs for admission. Some may only include program pre-requisites, others may only include the last grade obtained if you have repeated a course. . ....
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    Ethical/moral issue

    HouTx replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    Call Social Services/Worker ASAP. This (home situation, psych?) is their baliwick, not yours. I love me some Social
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    Jobs that you can get while in college that would look good for job resume?

    HouTx replied to hershdawg's topic in General Students

    Unless you are in dire need of the wages, I would recommend that you focus on your classes instead of working. You absolutely NEED that stellar GPA. Then, when you get started in clinicals - apply...
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    I did a dumb thing today and learned a lesson

    HouTx replied to DawnCaprice's topic in General Students

    I think all the PPs have provided excellent feedback/advice. I just wanted to offer a couple "Platinum Rules" that should be applied to human interactions of all kinds. ALWAYS Provide negative...
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    Students, do any of you not want a hospital job after graduation?

    HouTx replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    I'm a nurse educator (in acute care, NOT academia) & I find this thread fascinating. As an enthusiastic nurse researcher, I would love to investigate what has changed over the years that has made...
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    Decisions decisions

    HouTx replied to smitty192's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh - I really don't want you to think we're all a bunchy of nit-pickers here, but I also need to help you clarify. Being a "guy" doesn't make a bit of difference. That ship sailed a long time ago....
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    Clinical Sites & Background Checks!

    HouTx replied to x3catlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Health care providers are required to obtain full background checks for anyone who may have access to their patients. This is a Federal law in the US which is intended to protect our vulnerable...
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    ANP mental health

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

    A better question would be - what is the job prospect for NPs in behavioral health? In my area of the country, those jobs are very scarce. Psych facilities support training/certification for BSNs to...
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    Ready for a change...insurance RN?

    HouTx replied to mvzRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Case Management is a rapidly growing specialty - even on the provider side. Acute care facilities are ramping up case management in order to ensure that they are delivering the most effective care....
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    Austin RN salary throughout career?

    HouTx replied to Marina.h's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not in the Austin area so I am unable to provide you with specific information but there is a lot of very well documented evidence on salary compression for nurses. Overall, nursing salaries have...
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    Older Student

    HouTx replied to sande8312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kudos to everyone who is courageous enough to make such a commitment at a time when most people are trying to wind down! I just want to interject a bit of caution - Nursing (patient care in general)...
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    Who do I contact when applying for a job?

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

    Kooky is correct - the only 'door' into hospital employment these days is through HR, and that is most via on-line applications. There are a number of reasons for this. In the current environment,...
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    nurse internship

    HouTx replied to blessy7689's topic in Nursing Career

    FYI, you may have gotten a better response if you posted this in the Texas forum. In Houston, most formal new grad programs (internship, residency, etc) are conducted by the largest hospital systems -...
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    How common/possible is it for a BSN or MSN to move into health care administration?

    HouTx replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    If you're in the US, I would strongly recommend that you obtain an MSN in nursing admin/leadership if you want to move into healthcare administration. Increasingly, Chief Nursing Officers in larger...
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    Pre employment assessment?

    HouTx replied to missmegank's topic in General Nursing

    OMG - if you were able to "google any info", it was certainly not much of an assessment was it? Actually, I don't know why anyone would use that method for a pre-employment assessment since it didn't...
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    worst night EVER!!!

    HouTx replied to nurse12b's topic in General Nursing

    OOOPS!!! OP should have titled the post "Worst night so far". Tempting fate otherwise. All nurses have had shifts that support the old adage .... just when you think things can't get any worse, they...
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    No-one to a Someone.

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

    Sorry, but I kinda agree with Stcroix. Not everyone can become a nurse (o rmusician or CPA or graphic artist or ... etc.). Brains are different. Some are just not cut out for science-y things &...
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    What can I do?

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

    Depends on where you are applying. In my part of the country, acceptance would be unlikely. You may be able to find a school in an area of lesser demand where your GPA would be OK. However, if you...
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    Is Nursing right for me?

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

    All of the careers you mentioned - they have to take A & P also! All health care professionals need to understand how the human body works. But you are wise to explore other health care...
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    Why do some colleges have waitlists and others dont?

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

    It all boils down to how the school wants to handle applications. Many schools simply wipe out all applications after they have decided on the admissions & alternates (a small number - who will...
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    Nervousssss New Grad starting on Cardiac Floor!

    HouTx replied to Lilu86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh hon, you're paying interest on money you haven't even borrowed yet. Don't get so busy 'awfulizing' that you are unable to enjoy the moment for fear of what may happen. You don't want to be that...
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    Passing meds already "prepared "??

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

    I can assure you that this is NOT an acceptable standard of practice in any acute care situation - don't have much experience in other environments. Here's the real test... if you gave a 'wrong med'...
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    New grad residency programs in San Antonio area

    HouTx replied to nikkidrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry you're having so much difficulty launching your career. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but CHRISTUS is moving down the path toward Magnet certification, so they are pretty much interested in...
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    Need help with career path.

    HouTx replied to christyrn05's topic in Nursing Career

    Awwww -- (((((christymo5)))))) lots of hugs & kudos for what you're doing. Good and caring managers are hard to find, and it seems obvious that you are one of those rare birds. First line...