HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    I think I got the job but who has final say? Nurse manager or HR?

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

    The clinical manager is always the one who decides who will be offered the job. However, the initial offer is always contingent upon meeting all the requirements (background screen, physical exam,...
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    CARDIO & EKG NURSE

    HouTx replied to evathediva's topic in Nursing Career

    I admire your initiative. Just about all acute care facilities have a designated MedSurg tele unit, but they are also likely to have telemetry capability in other types of units also. Nurses caring...
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    Need your Input

    HouTx replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Texas Nursing

    TDH criteria require a qualified DON. How can they be licensed if they don't have one? Something is
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    This is the "new" policy..denied admission based on low compass math score

    HouTx replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Community colleges are struggling for their very existence right now due to financial woes. In Tx (and most other locations), they only receive funding for college-level courses, and receive no...
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    Thinking of nursing school in Dallas

    HouTx replied to BzeMom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Correction - in Texas and California, we have LVNs, not LPNs. PP is correct, the DFW area currently has very few jobs for new grads and most organizations prefer
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    Considering nursing but hearing Philly market is lacking jobs.True or False? Help!

    HouTx replied to Ally082's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing jobs outlook is pretty much in the dumper right now. Maybe this will even out in a few years, as the word gets out and people stop the stampede to nursing schools. I just recently read that...
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    Working home health care as a new grad?

    HouTx replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like the OP went to a commercial (for profit) school. Many of those have an integrated 'pay as you go' scheme that holds the final degree for ransom until the student comes up with the moola....
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    Affording school...

    HouTx replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    I realize that this may too late in the game for the OP, but I would take a serious look at why this school is not eligible for Federal loans. The reasons that schools lose their eligibility usually...
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    Associates in nursing RN to Bachelor in nursing RN Online

    HouTx replied to monkago2009's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You may want to wait a bit until you are comfortable in your first job before you jump into the additional stress of a degree completion program. FYI, there's no "transformation" involved - you just...
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    What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    HouTx replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Very interesting thread. I think we should all remember one of the ethical foundations of healthcare . . . that we have a responsibility not to impose our own beliefs and values upon our patients. If...
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    Incorporating informal caregiving into new grad resume

    HouTx replied to BirdieBird's topic in Nursing Career

    It is unwise to provide a potential employer with any information about your personal life or circumstances. Federal law prevents asking "those questions" any more (marital status, dependent children...
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    Science classes for CRNA school

    HouTx replied to Candyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Be sure to analyze the course requirements very carefully in order to make sure that you do not waste money/time on a "science lite" course that will not count (ex: chemistry for healthcare...
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    Case management

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

    The stress associated with Case Mgt comes from different areas than you may be used to. Based on comments from my colleagues, the most stressful aspects have to do with confronting physicians on a...
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    Long term acute care hospital

    HouTx replied to muzikluvr83's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Many LTACHs have the same type of patients that may be found in an ICU step-down as well as complex MedSurg patients. You will most likely be able to gain experience working with all the 'stuff' that...
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    Can I still take nclex-rn if I have student loan in default?

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

    In the state of Texas, default on student loans will prevent initial licensure or renewal of professional license (any type). I'm sure each state has their own rules in this
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    Advice to become a male nurse...

    HouTx replied to Snowmnag970's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just curious, was nursing the only other health career you looked at? There are a lot of really great health care professions - many with a lot better career prospects, autonomy and income. You do...
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    i want to be a male nurse but im not sure which type of nursing career to study for

    HouTx replied to StanleyFields24's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but there really aren't any shortcuts to becoming a nurse. You said that you have never attended college, so I would advise you to go ahead and enroll in some pre-requisite classes at your...
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    Am I capable in being an RN?

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

    I would strongly advise the OP just to dip a toe into nursing at first rather than making any sort of big (potentially expensive) commitment. As an educator, I am very well aware that - no matter...
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    Employment Opportunities

    HouTx replied to Dauntless's topic in General Students

    sorry, accidental
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    Employment Opportunities

    HouTx replied to Dauntless's topic in General Students

    It's interesting that you should choose to make a career transition after nearly 2 decades in law. Kudos for having the courage to do so. Just a thought - I work for a very large organization &...
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    The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Private For-Profit Schools

    HouTx replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I really appreciate all the different viewpoints that are being expressed on this thread. Obviously, this is a really complex issue. One area that has not surfaced is the affect of the school's...
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    Good hospitals in Houston, TX

    HouTx replied to rlambrisky's topic in Texas Nursing

    As an experienced nurse, you should not have much difficulty finding a job. The only question is - which area you want to live? I am assuming you want to avoid the horrendous commutes that we are...
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    Possible relocation to San Antonio

    HouTx replied to heartnursepitt's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! Welcome (in advance) to Texas. In San Antonio, there is only one dedicated free-standing children's facility... CHRISTUS Santa Rosa. They recently made the commitment to enlarge that facility...
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    Moving to Houston Area- Need Your Opinions Please

    HouTx replied to nightnurse727's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome to Houston!! You may want to re-think the idea of working at the main MD Anderson campus. All facilities in the Texas Medical Center share common issues that may be difficult to deal with....
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    Don't know who to talk to

    HouTx replied to pilot833's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A couple of comments. First of all, there is no "minor" for a BSN. Nursing is a "program" rather than a traditional major. The education is all-encompassing, as you will discover. You will need to...