HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Who is wanted more, RN's or LPN's?

    HouTx replied to Dezy's topic in Canada

    I think your friend is making a valid point. All-RN staffs are very expensive, and with declining reimbursement, I am sure that many organizations are going to have to re-think their nursing staff...
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    a question about documentation

    HouTx replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    The patient's underlying diagnosis & problems would dictate the type of nursing interventions and degree of urgency. Nausea in a pt with cardiac hx would be treated entirely differently than...
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    Nursing sucks

    HouTx replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could TRIPLE 'LIKE' this post!!!! It captures everything. 'nuff
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    NCLEX: Specific tasks to delegate to LPN? Charge Nurse role?

    HouTx replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hint - "delegate" means that the RN retains the entire responsibility for outcomes. Delegation is asking someone to 'work under your license'. That is not how RNs work with LV/PNs... because they...
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    Ummm ... is this normal?

    HouTx replied to OSUgrad2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you need to trust the people you are working with. They know you a lot better than anonymous posters on an Internet forum. From your post, it seems that you may be bullying yourself. My...
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    Question about a nursing career

    HouTx replied to donijean's topic in Nursing Career

    Health care has a lot of 'checks and balances' that keep patients safe. We know that human error is a fact of life - it's going to happen. So we minimize situations that have been known to increase...
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    Chance to get a job as a GN (ADN) if enrolled in a RN-BSN bridge program in Houston

    HouTx replied to Kdrenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Doubtful - until you actually get your license. There is too much financial risk in hiring a new grad (who is likely to leave in a very short while) ... but that risk is magnified if he/she hasn't...
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    Anyone else giving sign on bonuses

    HouTx replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't heard of any bonuses in the Houston area except for very hard to find positions and middle to upper management jobs. It seems that good, experienced nurse leaders are even harder to find...
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    Graduated last May.... NO JOB

    HouTx replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in Texas Nursing

    Obviously this is really a 'hot button' issue for some of us. It's always tempting to start throwing rocks rather than engage in rationale discourse when this happens. The best approach for...
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    got out of nursing school

    HouTx replied to Jane says's topic in General Students

    Bless your Heart! I can't imagine forcing myself to do something that required antidepressants just to cope with. I am sure you made the right
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    Reciting nurse's pledge question

    HouTx replied to FLNurse2015's topic in General Students

    Crusty old bat here. . . . I am surprised that a publicly funded school is allowed to refer to "God" in any context. I thought that was illegal. On the other hand. I don't know how anyone can...
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    Documentation as a GN

    HouTx replied to sonja77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since you are using the term "LVN", I am assuming you are either in CA or TX. In TX, there is no such thing as co-signing for another licensed person. The RN can only sign her/his own...
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    What about health insurance benefits?

    HouTx replied to grahamd01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a confusing issue for a lot of people. Our employers are health care suppliers, but the employees are health care consumers... and usually there is a large gap between the two areas. Your...
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    First Nursing Job - Orientation is HORRIBLE!! Advice, please?!

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

    I completely agree with PP. Continue to be pro-active. Get copies of the checklists and other forms that are used to document orientation & use these as your guidelines. If possible, ask your...
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    What will I be assessed in assessment centre?

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

    In the classic sense, an assessment center just means that it is an area that is devoted to conducting assessments. The location could be in an education department or HR area. These days, a lot of...
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    NICU versus ICU

    HouTx replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm - from the reference to "adult ICU" by the OP, it appears that NICU is meant as Neonatal ICU, not Neuro ICU. I have worked in Neo ICU & all kinds of adult ICUs.... based on my own...
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    Help! Possibly relocating to DFW area

    HouTx replied to RNin10's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are an experienced nurse, you will have a much easier time finding a job -- particularly if you have experience in a high demand clinical area. Welcome (in advance) to Texas! I hope you are...
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    New grad programs a new thing?

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

    New Grad programs are definitely not new. In the "olden days" new grads were provided with a longer orientation period than experienced hires but most hospitals didn't give it a name or turn it into...
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    Second Degree Nursing Question

    HouTx replied to live4goddied4you's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why are you moving ahead on a degree that you don't plan on using if a BSN is your real goal? Why not just go for the BSN? Keep in mind that some funding sources will be cut off if your BSN is a...
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    Unemployed RN, How can I get a job?

    HouTx replied to Yesi88's topic in Nursing Career

    I am assuming that you are enrolled in a non-clinical MSN program, because in order to be eligible for most clinical MSN (NP, CNM, etc.) you have to have some clinical experience. It may prove to be...
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    HouTx replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow - yet another reason that it's good to be a Texas resident. In TX, there is no wage garnishment except for child support -- and of course, government entities. Let's face it, nothing is safe...
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    Moving On

    HouTx replied to RN-767's topic in General Nursing

    Life's way too short to deliberately make yourself miserable. Best of luck on your career change. I hope you stay 'tuned' to AN - you have a unique perspective and may be able to provide insightful...
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    Against our Policy to give Professional Reference??

    HouTx replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    PPs are correct - most of the organizations I am familiar with have the same policy... the only point of contact for references is HR. This is probably based upon past experience with some sort of...
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    Getting MSN in Hawaii, but moving back to California??

    HouTx replied to tmac_ready's topic in Nursing Career

    Based on the reaction of hiring managers to ELMSNs in my area of the country, you may have an even more difficult time getting a job as a new grad (than the BSNs) & that situation is already very...
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    Looking to go to LVN school, does it matter which school you go to?

    HouTx replied to April_Showers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with PP & would recommend the CC route. The end result is the same... you are eligible to take NCLEX, but you get more return on your investment from a CC. Not only is it less expensive,...