HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Hope for ADN in San Antonio, TX???

    HouTx replied to VanessaRenee's topic in Texas Nursing

    According to information I received earlier this week, one hospital system in San Antonio has received >400 applications for their next new grad residency program - which is only 20 slots. The...
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    Showing up in person without an interview

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

    I admire your energy and motivation, but this may backfire on you for a couple of reasons. Due to all the Federal regulations that surround the hiring process, most organizations have very clear...
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    CNA want to become a nurse--will it be life sucking?

    HouTx replied to Zansponytail4's topic in Nursing Career

    There are an enormous number of opportunities for experienced nurses with the 'right' background and 'right' education... but it can be a real crap shoot. If you ask nurses who have moved into those...
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    Want to hear from someone who does hiring...

    HouTx replied to celticsgirl17's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to disappoint you, but non-nursing education and background is really not considered - basically, all new grads are treated in a similar manner. The only exception is previous health care...
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    Corpus Christi Medical Center

    HouTx replied to luckybella's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are interested in Corpus Christi, I would advise you to look into the CHRISTUS Spohn hospital system. They are the major players in that area with 3 facilities in the city and 3 more in...
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    Trying to get a physician office, outpatient clinic or school nurse job-not hospital

    HouTx replied to saccarah's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know about your part of the world, but in my area, physicians are more likely to MAs or LVNs than RNs. Obviously, the salary is a huge issue. In the US "health care" system, there is a huge...
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    Corpus Christi anyone?

    HouTx replied to winter_green's topic in Texas Nursing

    Corpus Christi has a lot to offer! Coming from CA, you will be blown away by the extremely low housing costs (by CA standards) even for beach front property. It is a windsurfing mecca with a great...
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    New telemetry floor education for RN

    HouTx replied to skinnymomi71's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Begin with the organization's checklist that will be used to validate competency in the new unit. This is extremely important, because if there is even a possibility of 'negative' personnel actions...
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    X-ray for pre-employment screen?

    HouTx replied to Pedal's topic in General Nursing

    MunoRN is absolutely correct. It is not discrimination if the exam is based on "bonafide occupational qualifications".. and they do the same thing for all job descriptions that share the same or...
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    I am about to enter the snake pit...please help

    HouTx replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    I am wondering why you seem to have such a negative attitude ("snake pit", really?) before you have even started. This attitude can exert a negative influence on everything you experience. I would...
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    What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    HouTx replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey guys, I'm really glad that you're getting the shoe-thing sorted out. But on behalf of clinical instructors everywhere, I have another request. Please keep in mind that there are some issues with...
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    Vision Problems-What HC transitions would be best?

    HouTx replied to LockportRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered case management? With your wealth of experience, it would seem to be a good fit. In addition to the case management jobs we are all familiar within organizations, most healthcare...
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    Career Options with RN

    HouTx replied to cbrubaker05's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing education does not include enough hard science to qualify us for traditional laboratory or 'sciency' type jobs. However, if a laboratory needed someone to educate patients about some aspect...
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    Declined full time job, can I still offer to work per diem?

    HouTx replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are relocating for the new position, I would advise you to settle in to your new job before trying to take on any more/extra work. You may wish to take advantage of additional earning...
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    nursing leadership

    HouTx replied to EveRN53's topic in Nursing Career

    There are basically two different types of graduate (masters) degrees for nurses. One type will make you eligible for 'advanced practice' clinical roles -- NPs, CNM, CRNA, etc. The other types are...
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    Can we fight?

    HouTx replied to RNSA1998's topic in Texas Nursing

    OP, are you taking advantage of the Safe Harbor process? This requires you to formally report any assignment you consider to be unsafe - PRIOR to assuming responsibility for the assignment. Then you...
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    School

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

    The best approach would be to talk with representatives of your local LVN (this is the title in Texas and California) schools. They will be able to tell you exactly what is required. FYI, many LVN...
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    Nursing Skills Check-Offs for current RN's (not nursing students)

    HouTx replied to jeangirl928's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Educator here -- what are you 'checking off'? The practice of requiring nurses to prove that (despite demonstrating ongoing expertise) they haven't suddenly become incompetent is disrespectful...
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    aacn nti - what to wear

    HouTx replied to e-girl's topic in Critical Care

    NTI is GREAT!!!! I know you'll have a lot of fun & the educational opportunities are top-notch. Lots of people wear something that identifies the state they're from... it's a good icebreaker for...
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    How do nurse recruiters pick which applicants to contact for interview?

    HouTx replied to ala080283's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In every organization that I know of, the hiring manager is actually the person who determines which candidates to interview based on recommendations from HR/recruitment. HR & the recruiter are...
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    As a new graduate starting work, what should you look for when "signing on" with HR?

    HouTx replied to mell260's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your new job!!! First of all, make sure that they explain eligibility to you. If your eligibility is delayed 90 days or so, which is fairly common, you don't want to miss...
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    Terminated

    HouTx replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any job in which you had FICA deductions will be uncovered as part of the (Federally mandated) background check when you are offered a new position. Throughout my life, I have learned waaaaay more...
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    anxiety about nursing

    HouTx replied to nana03's topic in Nursing Career

    I completely understand your anxiety & I think you are actually exhibiting very good judgement and professional accountability for raising this issue. As an LVN, your scope of practice requires...
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    Career move

    HouTx replied to nurseat43's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking from experience - my organization really doesn't hire inexperienced NPs into 'NP-level' positions. Minimal experience levels for positions associated with acute care is 5 years relevant...
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    Career move

    HouTx replied to nurseat43's topic in Nursing Career

    Speaking from experience - my organization really doesn't hire inexperienced NPs into 'NP-level' positions. Minimal experience levels for positions associated with acute care is 5 years relevant...