HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Resume font

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

    Times New Roman, Arial - the standard ones. Many organizations scan these documents into their HR systems... the OCR technology may not recognize fancy fonts or formatting. Same goes for attaching...
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    BSN Only Is A Wall Street Scam

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

    I enjoyed the OP's novel ideas - some of which I had never considered before. Not to say I agree with all of them, but they provide food for thought. One issue that seems to have been missed - the...
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    Getting back into Nursing after 10 years out

    HouTx replied to militarymom's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, cities and communities with a large military presence are used to the turnover of military spouses, so that is usually not a problem with job offers once you regain some experience....
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    First doctor's office job for nurse with other experience?

    HouTx replied to TNNurse65's topic in Nursing Career

    Gosh, that's a tough one. Typically, offices are minimally staffed so there is no one on hand to act as a preceptor. They may not have the funds to pay someone while they are orienting. Larger...
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    Looking to travel nurse

    HouTx replied to Mrs.Williams22's topic in Nursing Career

    The reality? I don't know of any organization that would accept a travel nurse with less than 5 years of experience in the area in which they are going to be working. Travel nurses are expected to...
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    would like to do an apn in nurse anaesthesia but !

    HouTx replied to sylviabrennan's topic in Nursing Career

    In the US, our anesthesia APNs are CRNAs... in most states, this qualifies them to manage anesthesia under the supervision of a qualified anesthesiologist. It is a graduate (post baccalaureate)...
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    Regret Leaving Nursing Too Soon

    HouTx replied to Omibashu's topic in Nursing Career

    Ruby Vee is correct - the pace & workload of acute care nursing has increased at an astonishing rate in the last few years...due to the convergence of many factors; EHRs, more regulations, greater...
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    LVN wanting to continue education

    HouTx replied to mrslisamorris's topic in Nursing Career

    Hon, you can't get to CNRA or any other APN level without going through the RN door first. Admission to most ANP educational programs have a minimal practice requirement. These positions come with...
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    Anyone Else Feel Trapped in Nursing?

    HouTx replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    PLEASE comply with AN terms of service... NO "chat speak". Use English. Trying to decipher this message is giving me a headache. It is not appropriate for this
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    Can't get anyone around Dallas to hire me - This is terrible

    HouTx replied to antesignani's topic in Texas Nursing

    OP - THANK YOU!!! - for your military service. I completely agree with the PP who stated that vets such as yourself should get special consideration. You should widen your job search to include...
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    Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    HouTx replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am finding all of the differing viewpoints very interesting and informative. I feel really lucky. I hadn't realized that my organization was so different than the norm. I work for a very large...
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    I need advice from fellow Houstonians

    HouTx replied to Kdrenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    My recommendation would depend upon your purpose for working as a PCT. If it is to increase your knowledge base, go with TIRR. But if you want this job to lead to employment post graduation, the...
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    Jury Duty and Nursing School

    HouTx replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    In most entities (city, county, etc) the summons you receive actually includes a form that provides you with information about exemptions from jury duty and the method to respond. Status as a...
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    Weat coast univeraity

    HouTx replied to Bunny2987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG - Do NOT let anyone talk you into this scam.... That tuition should be illegal and those recruiters should be arrested for attempted robbery. The school is obviously trying to take advantage of...
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    College Composition CLEP

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

    Fingers crossed for you! I understand your motivation - I actually obtained ALL of my Eng/Comp credits via CLEP, likewise with Soc & Amer History... saved me a bucket load of time and...
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    Houston baptist university or chamberlain colledge of nursing Houston..

    HouTx replied to Fridaaguirre's topic in Texas Nursing

    If it is a choice between the two, HBU provides a much better education. My organization (and most others) has data to reflect the fact that HBU grads are 'best of the best' in the Houston market -...
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    Terminated at end of orientation.

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

    OP - seems like you have reflected on the situation and gained some very valuable insight that will be very beneficial in future jobs. Believe it or not, but this is indicates that you share a common...
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    Have BS other area and have questions....

    HouTx replied to Beppy's topic in Nursing Career

    When it comes to nursing education, there really are no shortcuts. Patients deserve to have nurses who have the same level of knowledge & competency. If you do not master the required spectrum...
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    Nursing school advice

    HouTx replied to NVega's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your achievement. For what it's worth, I personally know 2 Chief Nurse Execs who started their adult lives as HS drop-outs, got their GEDs and both now have PhDs and are...
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    What do I do to get where I want? How to get Epic certified?

    HouTx replied to JoelGuy's topic in Nursing Career

    You'll have to be more specific - in which area of EPIC are you seeking certification? There are many different areas, such as clinical, financial, HIM, etc. Normally, 'expert' end users that work...
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    Need Advice!!!!!!

    HouTx replied to RN4116's topic in General Nursing

    Were you wearing your eye protection at the time? You know that this is required whenever you are doing any "splashy" tasks. I would follow up with employee health ASAP. Report it now if you haven't...
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    RNs, LPNs, UAPs, Oh My! Scope of Practice

    HouTx replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Each state is different in how it defines scopes of practice. In Tx, LVNs cannot work without direct supervision in an acute care setting. Supervision is somewhat more lax in other settings - the RN...
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    Not even a word of English

    HouTx replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe that there are new CMS regs that speak to this. The patient's primary language has to be taken into account as part of the planning & implementation of health care services. Language...
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    Lost On My Educational Track

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

    Seems like a classic example of 'pressure recruiting' by a commercial school. A word of caution also; commercial schools are well known for GPA inflation... flattery keeps students enrolled...
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    Direct entry Msn for non-nursing BA?

    HouTx replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Students

    Do some serious investigation before plunking down mega-bucks on a direct-entry MSN program. There are a lot of pitfalls. First of all, employers are just not hiring these grads due to negative...