HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Should I become a nurse?

    HouTx replied to Moonman's topic in Nursing Career

    It's OK - a lot of people hate(d) High School. It can be a really unpleasant and hostile environment unless you are one of the lucky few jocks or social divas, right? But, HS is a very unnatural...
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    just venting

    HouTx replied to bdbrdb's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmm - with all due respect, I would advise you to put your husband at a higher priority than school right now. Living with in-laws can be very stressful, and trying to deal with 2 kids in such a...
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    Too much emphasis on "caring"

    HouTx replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud everyone's passion on this issue. But in the US, there is zero chance that nursing services will be billed separately because future reimbursements are moving into 'outcome' based mode -...
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    What to expect at an RN interview Should i study?LOL! no Realy!

    HouTx replied to alodocios's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Relax - no one expects a new grad to be a clinical expert. Be prepared to respond to 'common sense' questions about how you interact with co-workers & patients. You may be asked questions...
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    RN to MSN programs! help!

    HouTx replied to jenna9939's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you want to be an educator, look for an MSN with a focus on professional development (education) - Not an NP program. These programs generally include teaching practicums and incorporate a ton of...
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    ABSN vs MSN-CNL...which would be better?

    HouTx replied to TurtleDog's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Employers in my area are not hiring entry level MSNs. Which, by the way - are generalists just like all other newbies. ABSNs are not finding jobs either. Preference is for generic BSN grads.. and...
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    I'm torn: Nursing vs Rad Tech

    HouTx replied to Kadambari's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - laying out all the pros and cons would be like trying to explain the color blue. Everyone is unique - what is a 'pro' for me may be a 'con' for you. You may need to be more specific about the...
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    Career in the ditch. How to get it up and running?

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

    PP is correct, Time Management expertise is one of those things that can only be achieve by doing. The basis for it is the ability to manage work based on priorities. Every new grad I have ever...
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    Filling out a job application

    HouTx replied to rivki's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry you are having to go through this. Unfortunately, your situation is becoming more common as hospitals downsize and 'redesign' their patient care models in an effort to reduce costs....
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    Can't get hired after termination

    HouTx replied to rnoutlaw's topic in Nursing Career

    That stinks! What if your termination was a result of something that had absolutely nothing to do with nursing practice? Like personality conflict with manager or co-workers? What if you're...
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    RN, RHIT careers to choose from??

    HouTx replied to courtneysl28's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe that the whole point of RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) is that it is non-clinical, right? So I don't understand why you would need to be a nurse also. It will be...
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    competency testing during orientation

    HouTx replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Formalization of new employee is becoming more common. This is an expensive process, and employers need to have safeguards in place by way of objective measurement to ensure that all outcomes are...
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    New Grad- Landed job, but it got rescinded due to physical

    HouTx replied to Krystal2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nope - not discrimination ... in terms of Federal labor laws. If there is pre-employment evidence that the individual cannot perform all the work that is included in the job, the applicant is not...
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    Thrown under the bus ... Got back up.... now what?

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

    This patient ratio is not unusual at all in this part of the country. As a long-time nurse educator, I can assure you that almost all new grads feel "overwhelmed". It is usually due to a lack of...
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    Transitioning from Pharmacy Technician to RN

    HouTx replied to Denrave31's topic in Nursing Career

    Just curious - if pharmacy is your 'first love', why did you chose nursing? I can't think of any specific area of nursing in which there is extra emphasis on pharmacology. Outside of advance practice...
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    TX Nursing License with Stipulations..Need Some Inputs...

    HouTx replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You didn't provide any information about where you currently are working, but I would advise you to remain there until the stipulations are removed. The Houston market is very competitive right now...
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    Need Opinions!

    HouTx replied to j464335's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not familiar with MO nursing regs, but would this role be accountable for clinical assessment/intervention of residents in case of medical emergency? Are you competent to do this? It seems like...
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    Working towards being a nurse, but need expert advice please!

    HouTx replied to dbs317's topic in Nursing Career

    A lot of people have unrealistic expectations of fulfillment from work - and expect nursing to be different somehow. Well, it really isn't. In fact, it can be very much worse because so many people...
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    let go on first day because of OSHA :(

    HouTx replied to Ashley3H12's topic in Nursing Career

    Huh - so they thought that a new nurse should automatically know all about lab regulations (CLIA) and workplace safety (OSHA) even though it is not part of nursing scope of practice or included in...
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    Needing Advice in Texas!!

    HouTx replied to mrsjames's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am really sorry that you were caught up in an unfortunate situation but you made it a lot worse by making some really bad decisions - exacerbated by questionable legal advice. The result was a...
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    I am ready to take the next step!

    HouTx replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I discovered that grad school was much easier to accommodate than undergrad - classes were much more flexible & only met once a week. Very do-able while working full time
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    Well just the other day I posted careeer suicide......

    HouTx replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    I just finished renewing my license & my state does not ask any questions like this. Just focuses on meeting the CE requirements and reporting any legal/criminal or mental health issues. The...
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    Skills assessment exam for RN employment???

    HouTx replied to NS81's topic in General Nursing

    So this is a pre-employment assessment? If so, it has to be pretty universal in terms of the stuff that is included. It also has to meet very stringent validity & reliability standards that...
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    Just had my orientation...

    HouTx replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    Sounds uber-cool!!!! Did they also upgrade the availability of charging stations in classroom areas??? Otherwise, if you're not the first one there, all the plug-ins are gone. Maybe that's part of...
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    Trying to become NP or DNP educator with BAD background

    HouTx replied to SmartStupid's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It just so happens that I just went through the process of renewing my license (Tx) and the application requires you to 'fess up' to any and all legal infractions except Class C misdemeanors (parking...