HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Is a medical coding certification useful for an RN

    HouTx replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    The transition to ICD-10 has been a bit delayed, but is going to hit healthcare providers like a tsunami! Implementation is going to require massive amounts of training because it will require...
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    Primary Nursing is for the BIRDS

    HouTx replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to nitpik, but if I get the gist of this thread, PPs are talking about Total Care rather than Primary nursing. With Primary nursing, each patient has a primary nurse who is responsible for...
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    Why I became a nurse, the down and dirty

    HouTx replied to libran1984's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to go all "Bill Clinton" on this, but it all boils down to your definition of "calling". To me, it means that something meets your needs on a intensely personal level... but not necessarily...
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    Freaking out about my PPD!

    HouTx replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Nursing

    Calm down, no need to panic. I 'converted' to positive in 1986. Probably exposed to an undiagnosed patient in ICU - TB is endemic in my part of the country. I took prophylaxis meds for 6...
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    Insurance for PRN??

    HouTx replied to hello_nurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Normlly, there are no benefits at all with PRN positions. But this is not a hard-and-fast rule, so your employer may have other options for you. Benefits are usually available for Part Time positions...
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    Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

    HouTx replied to neverbethesame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Would you rather that they be engrossed in an interesting book or banging on the call light every 5 minutes because they're bored? Do you expect people to go out and commit violent acts if they're...
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    So frustrated I could cry

    HouTx replied to designer-mommy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand your frustration with this situation, but it would seem to serve as a cautionary tale for others. Be sure to thoroughly investigate everything before moving to another part of the...
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    Forwarded to hiring manager...

    HouTx replied to Calinurse4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most online HR/employment systems generate automatic emails whenever specific actions are taken. This is probably one of those instances. But robo-feedback is better than no feedback at all, right?...
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    Nicu jobs in houston -help please

    HouTx replied to sona4321's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is unlikely that you will achieve your goal in Houston. The hospitals that have NICU (I am assuming you are referring to neo-natal & not Neuro, right?) are highly sought-after tertiary...
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    Attempting the 2nd degree BSN route with a <3.0

    HouTx replied to txchelle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Please take the time to really investigate the job market for ABSNs before making a commitment. This degree is not popular with hiring managers - mostly because of problems they have experienced with...
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    Experiences with rude staff at clinical sites

    HouTx replied to SdntNurse's topic in General Students

    Mercy Me! Who exactly is running the show on this unit? Seems like there is a general lack of leadership - on both sides (unit & school). First of all - the hospital/provider is ALWAYS...
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    Feel dumb when talking to physicians....

    HouTx replied to Tree5981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're not unique - talking to the docs is a common stress point for most new grads. . . and a lot of veteran nurses also. I would urge you to begin to use the SBAR model.. you can find a lot of info...
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    Rush hospital interview

    HouTx replied to atti's topic in Nursing Career

    What a horrible experience for you. I am so disheartened at how difficult it is to begin a nursing career these days. From my perspective, it seems that the age-old BSN-entry into nursing practice...
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    In a HUGE Internship Program

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

    Here's a thought - ask if you can accompany patients to other areas (cath lab, radiology, PACU, etc.) to get a better idea of what goes on in those departments. It will provide you with great insight...
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    Telling My Boss I Need My Hours Cut...

    HouTx replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    OK - I don't want to be a downer, but you need to face the fact that bedside nursing may just not going to be possible for you any longer. Your first priority is your own health and wellbeing -...
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    What to expect during new hire RN orientation.

    HouTx replied to LooneyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations! Be sure to 'take charge' of your own orientation in terms of being responsible for completing all the paperwork, checklists, etc. Make sure you know exactly what you are expected to...
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    Worth the effort going to nursing school?

    HouTx replied to fishcado's topic in Nursing Career

    Seems to me that you are undergoing enough stress in your life right now - not a wise idea to try to jump into something else until you get your life settled in to a more normal pattern &...
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    Relocating to Austin!! Any tips to get hired?

    HouTx replied to BBBSN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you already have a Tx license? If not, I would encourage you to do so ASAP... competition for jobs in that area is fierce, so potential employers are not likely to want to talk to you if there are...
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    New Grad Jobs? Tx? Anywhere?

    HouTx replied to seungk5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The CHRISTUS Spohn system in Corpus Christi is continuing to hire new grads. They have very well developed training programs, including a Med Surg 'training' unit that they staff with only new grads...
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    CCU/ICU Interview

    HouTx replied to gray07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be prepared to deal with behavioral interviewing because most well-known and top tier organizations use this method now. This involves you responding to questions by 'telling a story' about things...
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    Sign on Bonus

    HouTx replied to dmartinez32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    PPs are correct. The only recruitment bonuses ​and relocation assistance packages I am aware of are for very specialized, hard-to-fill clinical positions and highly qualified management/leadership...
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    Interview questions: What do you ask?

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

    Also, inquire about opportunities to become involved in the process(es) that shape nursing practice &/or policy decisions. . . like practice councils, shared governance, etc. As a hiring...
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    Bedside... Really?

    HouTx replied to Jennie.K's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    LOL - that's like making up your mind never to board an airplane after watching an airline disaster movie! Anyone with an iota of critical thinking capability would never utilize crowd-sourcing as...
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    background check + defaulted student loan ..

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

    Just an FYI - some states (like mine) don't allow you to renew your professional license if you have defaulted on student loans. This is not just for nursing, but all professional
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    When does it get better!?

    HouTx replied to s0ad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HOLD EVERYTHING!!!! If I read the OP correctly, you 'may' have sustained an injury to your upper back??? If so, you need to address this ASAP through the proper channels at your organization....