HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Sedation nurse

    HouTx replied to KatieBug713's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you in the US? If so, I have never heard of a 'sedation nurse' - think you may be referring to "nurse anesthetist" (CRNA). This is an advanced practice role which requires successful completion...
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    Religion in Nursing

    HouTx replied to NICU:)'s topic in General Students

    I work for a faith-based hospital system. But there is a huge difference between 'religion' and 'spirituality'. We actively support each patient's spiritual needs. Some want the trappings of their...
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    First semester almost over.

    HouTx replied to Mattie2012's topic in General Students

    Learning to cope with stress is an essential skill for nurses. This is what Thomas Dewey called "incidental education" -- stuff that affects the learning process, but is not necessarily part of the...
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    First semester nursing student... at the brink!

    HouTx replied to abagail1220's topic in General Students

    hmm - where to begin. First of all, I would advise you to reserve comment on the overall curriculum until you have a better idea of exactly what the nursing profession is all about. Nursing theory IS...
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    No luck with a new grad job- should I go back to school? Any nurse managers around?

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

    I have no experience with your part of the country, but I agree with PP. In my area, hiring managers avoid MSNs with no clinical experience... they just aren't a good fit & the average hospital...
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    Dietetic Technician Graduate to RD or LPN?

    HouTx replied to ock12's topic in Nursing Career

    Dietitians continue to suffer from HORRIBLE salaries. It's a wonder that anyone chooses this very necessary and valuable profession. I just don't understand
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    vent on preceptor :( not ready to be off orientation but no choice..

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

    Educator here - just wanted to share some insight that I have gained over the bazillion years I've been dealing with orientation, new grads, etc.... Most organizations do not provide sufficient...
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    One lead off

    HouTx replied to CAnurse2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends upon which lead was off. Most rhythms can be accurately detected with 3 leads - that used to be the norm for continuous monitoring, even in
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    So many questions and so little time to decide...

    HouTx replied to MatteyIce's topic in General Students

    Beware of commercial (for-profit) schools. They will offer endless enticements (like that 50% off "sale" on tuition) because their entire focus is on maximizing recruitment in order to capture all...
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    Nursing Games is taking its toll

    HouTx replied to ImKosher's topic in General Students

    So - does this seem to indicate that nursing programs need to toughen up their entry requirements in order to ensure that incoming students have 'the right stuff' to make it through??? Just...
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    Accelerated BSN or ARNP Immersion

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

    In my area of the country, a lot of new grad NPs are taking other clinical (RN) jobs because employers want a significant amount of experience for traditional NP positions because those jobs require...
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    Going to school at a branch campus?

    HouTx replied to ManlyNurse68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone takes the same NCLEX. The only diff may be if/when you want to continue to grad
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    Nursing instructor requirements

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

    I agree with PP - chances are, those jobs are for clinical instructors. NLNAC & other accrediting bodies require a minimum of MSN to teach in an RN program. But -- not all MSNs have had exposure...
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    Concerns about admissions

    HouTx replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great advice from all the PP's. Don't expect any gender-based preferential treatment. In fact, if you have been monitoring the "male" AN forums, many guys have reported perceptions of discrimination...
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    I need more nurse friends :(

    HouTx replied to sckooshy1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, are you enrolled in a nursing program? Taking pre-requisites? I don't exactly understand what it is that you want. Are you so unsure of your decision that you need for others to make it for...
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    Can I take MAN, MSN, PhD?

    HouTx replied to xiariternola's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing is a science-based profession - that's reflected in our degrees; AAS, ASN, BSN, MSN... I have never come across an "MAN". I wonder what type of curriculum it would involve or whether it...
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    New Construction Nightmare

    HouTx replied to Tristar's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA HA - sorry, but I had a flashback to working in a similar place... but the "incline" turned out to be anything but 'slight'. I can recall many instances of hanging on for dear life to a runaway...
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    Education options

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

    If you plan to continue your career in nursing in the US- make sure that you include an MSN or other graduate nursing degree. This is an absolute requirement for higher-level nursing positions. It's...
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    BSN vs. RN. Are they really more employable? Is it worth the money?

    HouTx replied to shellysbloomers's topic in Nursing Career

    Larger urban hospitals in TX are not hiring new grads unless they have a BSN. Some are only hiring BSNs for ALL RN
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    HELP Houston residents, where to live?

    HouTx replied to emilydalton89's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're working in the Med Center, I would recommend the "288 corridor". There are a variety of apts, condos, townhomes, etc - stretching from the TMC to Pearland..... for a variety of prices....
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    "Job Hopping" or Seeking Financial Security & Career Growth?

    HouTx replied to mariebailey's topic in General Nursing

    It's wise to have a plan for your career trajectory and re-evaluate it periodically. I think we have different definitions of 'job hopping'. To me, staying in a job >2 years is certainly not...
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    Is pulling a 200 lb patient different than lifting them

    HouTx replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Take a look at this resource http://www.safeliftingportal.com/documents/safelifting-practices-for-nurses.pdf . Many organizations are adopting 'no lift' policies because of the increasing problems...
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    Having an EXTREMELY hard time as a new Med Surg RN.

    HouTx replied to Super Ultra's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that it's a moot point for the OP, but this is why my organization avoids hiring new grads directly into PRN slots. They have to undergo a 'normal' new grad orientation first. New employees...
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    Online application status

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

    There are a zillion different varieties of online employment applications, so there isn't really any way to answer your question without knowing what software application they are using. There should...
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    New nurse and need job advice

    HouTx replied to chiromed0's topic in Texas Nursing

    How long ago did you receive your nursing license? If it has been a while, I definitely recommend a refresher course. You will be classified as "no experience" as far as nursing goes, because your...