HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Quitting nursing to be a sahm?

    HouTx replied to mamahood85's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not going to blow any smoke - this decision will have a significant impact on your career. When you eventually decide to re-enter the nursing workforce, you will be starting from zero and...
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    Entering Nursing school- passion is nueroscience

    HouTx replied to Gilman96's topic in Nursing Career

    Cool. It's great to realize your passion. Neuro is my fave clinical area. My first (new grad) job in nursing was in a Neuro-Trauma ICU..... loved it. You are aware that 'entry level' in...
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    Unique/Uncommon Nursing Careers

    HouTx replied to Unknown member's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a non-academic nurse educator... but that's not really unique. I once met a NP/PhD who worked with NASA. Her specialty was Women's Health, and she helped to develop "accomodations" for female...
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    How flexible is a nurse's/RN work schedule?

    HouTx replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Nursing Career

    PP is correct - the schedule for nursing school & early years in a nursing career is not flexible at all. Oddly enough, it is difficult for nurses to get time off as well - taking 'sick time'...
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    Can a registered nurse (BSN) apply to PA school?

    HouTx replied to gentlerain's topic in Nursing Career

    Be sure to do your homework and investigate the career limitations/expectations for NP vs PA. In Tx (as in most states) NPs have a fairly autonomous scope of practice but PAs must always work for...
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    Relocating to houston with 8mths of Med/Surg experience

    HouTx replied to fafine's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you will have your BSN by the time you relocate, it would be a plus. Unless an applicant has 'mad skills' and experience, most larger hospitals are only hiring BSNs these days. Make sure you also...
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    I am in college and want to switch to get bachlor in RN

    HouTx replied to jason165's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think you may need to talk to your school advisors & clarify what they offer. Unless they have a 'real life' program - with clinical rotations at hospitals - the program is not geared for entry...
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    My teacher hates me....

    HouTx replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Take the high road. This is a good opportunity to practice your "professional" response by not engaging in a negative interaction. Stay detached as much as possible. Your calm, cool behavior will...
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    Attorney to RN--best education path?

    HouTx replied to wobegon78's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PP - go for the BSN. Hiring managers are very reluctant to hire entry-level MSNs. Check around for better priced BSN programs. Most traditional schools now have launched alternative...
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    eICU-anyone else have this at their facility???

    HouTx replied to nurseysarah's topic in Nursing Career

    So, the virtual (eICU) is located in the same building - but in a different area than the traditional ICU?. Hmm. What are the admission criteria that determine whether you are admitted to the 'e' or...
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    Anyone else feel like you are in that book, the emperors clothes?

    HouTx replied to mas28's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh you guys! (old bat here, shaking head). I realize that this is probably the first time you have had to deal with this type of wardrobe issue, but you could have gotten the answer from any female...
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    Dsat

    HouTx replied to Maysaa26's topic in General Students

    Patients with very low respiratory reserve capacity tend to 'de-sat' very quickly. When you're faced with this situation, you have to adjust patient care activities accordingly. First of all, make...
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    Nursing vs Teaching

    HouTx replied to Mickme's topic in Nursing Career

    Kudos for doing a very thorough job or investigating your future career directions. I just want to point out some of the nursing-related issues that you may not have uncovered. Career progression:...
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    Edcuation after PCT/CNA

    HouTx replied to cagustin's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on setting up some ambitious goals for yourself. Unfortunately, most pct/cna programs are intended to prepare you for successful certification - they do not result in an actual...
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    Master's of Education + RN + experience = Nurse Educator?

    HouTx replied to lstpierre's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a nurse educator (MSN, EdD). Seems like this thread is focusing on teaching in terms of academic settings. If so, PP's are absolutely correct - MSN is entry level. Some schools will hire BSNs...
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    Need help on suggestions! ( long post)

    HouTx replied to okcu.alumni's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry that you are feeling so frustrated, but you do need to understand that HR doesn't "hire" anyone.... that is done by managers. HR's responsibility is to ensure that all the hiring 'processes'...
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    Advice needed! I think I am being phased out...

    HouTx replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Be very careful about assuming that you are not supposed to show up for work. That may just be the excuse that this (very bad) manager would use to terminate you for cause due to job abandonment....
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    BCLS Training

    HouTx replied to estew23's topic in Nursing Career

    "HCP" is the type of BLS course that is intended for Health Care Providers. There are other types of BLS courses - for 'civilians'. Just make sure it is an American Heart Association course. You...
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    Dallas or Houston?

    HouTx replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    In the interests of full disclosure - one caveat for The Medical Center (Houston); employees parking is mostly in off-site shuttle lots which adds some time to the overall commute. This may not be a...
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    Shared Governance

    HouTx replied to CVCURN's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of sounding crass - What is in it for the nurses? I know you have given them all the platitudes about SG, but in order to increase participation you have to make it meaningful for each...
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    Some Advice for a pre-nursing student!!

    HouTx replied to rn2b8889's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's difficult for anyone to respond to your question because you have not indicated anything about your circumstances. I would suggest that you map out both routes - complete with timelines and costs...
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    Is this volunteer position worth my time?

    HouTx replied to Bazi-preNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Volunteers are restricted in the type of patient exposure that is allowed. Your expectation of "observing sick patients being treated" is not realistic. That would be a violation of patient privacy....
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    Stabbed in the Back? Nursing Culture?

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

    Let me guess... This unit has a basically two groups of staff: 1) the entrenched 'old guard' and 2) the new hires who don't last long. Am I right? Sorry, but it appears you have landed in a pretty...
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    Do I call a recruiter with whom I interviewed with before and did not get the job?

    HouTx replied to iridium54's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with PP advice to re-open cordial communications with the nurse recruiter. A recruiter's job is to locate likely candidates to present to the hiring managers. Your goal would be to leave an...
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    Essay for employment

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

    Wow! I hope this is for a special new grad program of some kind. I would hate to think that they subject all nursing applicants to this mess. As a nurse educator who has created & managed new...