HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Do hospitals make an offer before or after the background check?

    HouTx replied to otilika's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes - PP is correct. That is the normal sequence of events. Your job offer will be contingent on a favorable background check. Background checks are pretty expensive, so it is doubtful that any...
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    Nurse Educator Certification

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

    ANCC (in collaboration with NNSDO) also has a certification in Nursing Professional Development. You can obtain it with a BSN, but need at least 2 years of experience in staff development/education....
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    HouTx replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    This may be waay off thread but - Hey, am I the only one who has ever had to 'counsel' staff nurses about their underwear choices??? Over the years as an ICU manager and educator, I have had to do...
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    How is it working in Pecos, TX?

    HouTx replied to adangerousbeauty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh, that makes sense. Pecos is a sporificely settled area of Texas. Geographically, those parts of Texas are classified as "frontier" due to the terrain and low population densities. The population...
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    Australian RN moved to USA, where to begin?

    HouTx replied to AussiRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Welcome to Texas! Houston has a very large Down Under expat community. There apartment complexes near the Texas Medical Center with such a large concentration that they host their own ANZAC...
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    Burn Out!! **Long**

    HouTx replied to nursenotamaid's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Home Care may be a good option for the OP... I know several ICU nurses who made the switch and love it. The OP is right... this 'customer service' movement is here to stay because...
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    is 0.4 FTE worth it?

    HouTx replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    FYI y'all, some hospitals simply use .4FTE or even .1FTE as a "place filler" in the labor budget for all PRN or "relief" slots. Just because the official position is classed as a .4 does not usually...
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    Private college or Community college for nursing school?

    HouTx replied to jennyjen87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clarification - There are basically 2 kinds of higher education (college): Not for Profit (nfp) & for-profit (investor owned or commercial ventures). Traditional (nfp) schools can be either...
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    Checking in...

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

    Go for it! Seriously, if you look closely at your birth certificate, there is no fine print that outlines time limits for anything - LOL. In nursing, secondary degrees (non nursing) don't really...
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    How is it working in Pecos, TX?

    HouTx replied to adangerousbeauty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Where is Pesco? Never heard of it
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    low HOB better for urine flow?

    HouTx replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Baroreceptors located in the heart, vena cava, carotid sinus and aortic arch have an influence on secretion of ADH. More pressure = less ADH. Theoretically, lowering the HOB would increase...
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    non-criminal charge

    HouTx replied to 2Tall4you's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hindsight is always 20-20, right? I am sure all of us have made mistakes just because we acted without thinking of the consequences. I just want to help explain some reasons why your school &...
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    When will this stop?

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

    WOO HOO!!! you may not be aware of it, but this means you are fully engaged in the process of achieving competency. In 'learning world', we know that real learning doesn't occur by just doing...
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    question about once nursing school is over....

    HouTx replied to dcw132003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would advise you to check out the LTACs. This is a hybrid setting that provides a lot of the same type of patient care experience as hospitals do. In fact, I know of several people who have...
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    Unit Clerk -- HR hiring process and more

    HouTx replied to ktmt24's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations! As PP said, the HR processes are unavoidable - Federal law mandates them for anyone working in healthcare. Although a credit check is not generally required. Hospitals have a...
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    Career Change

    HouTx replied to Megan43's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know of any entry-level positions in healthcare with that type of salary. I am assuming you are in TX so you probably already know that healthcare salaries are lower than many other...
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    Who is the main person in a hospital to talk to in order to obtain a job?

    HouTx replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Nursing Career

    Human Resources is the gateway to employment. There are a bazillion Federal regulations that impact hiring - particularly for health care providers -- and HR is responsible for compliance. The first...
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    Preparing New Graduate Resume

    HouTx replied to Kay_Lynn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree, leave off the objective. That is a very dated format... everyone knows that your objective is to get an RN job. No one is listing objectives on their resumes these days, even experienced...
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    got those new grad blues

    HouTx replied to amknollman's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry you're having such a hard time getting your career started. I don't have any sage advice, but can help to clarify some issues. First of all, most employers will not offer you a position until...
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    Straight to MSN

    HouTx replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    Just want to point out that there are MAJOR differences between PA & NP practice. PAs are limited to practicing under direct supervision of a physician but NPs can practice independently with a...
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    What are my chances/advice please

    HouTx replied to RT->CRNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all - THANK YOU for your military service. We are all very grateful for the sacrifices you and your fellow vets have made on our behalf. Sounds to me as though you have a very...
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    Nurse Educator without nursing experience.. (?)

    HouTx replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Career

    I assume that the OP is focusing efforts on a position in academia - & find the PP comments very interesting. I also agree with those who are dismayed (at the very least) at the thought of an...
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    Ad for an MA program

    HouTx replied to psu_213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOL- that says a lot about the demographic that they are targeting,
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    Nursing Documentaries??

    HouTx replied to mr_clutch's topic in General Nursing

    Discovery Fit & Health has been airing a series about Nurses... in various specialty areas. I watched a couple over the weekend and they were great. Real nurses in real situations rather than...
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    Overwhelmed

    HouTx replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that your family is concerned about your ability to continue in nursing - especially if they have borne witness to all of the effort and expense that it took to achieve your goal. Potential...