HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Entry-level MSN NP programs

    HouTx replied to codeblue222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before investing time & $ - be sure to investigate the job prospects for entry level MSNs in your area. I'm in a different part of the country, but nurse managers in my organization are no longer...
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    I am a pre- nursing, looking to get into Pediatric Nursing...

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

    I am basing this reply on the assumption that you are in the US... if not, please disregard. In the US, all pre-licensure nursing education is 'general' in nature - there is no option to specialize....
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    I've probably just lost it all....

    HouTx replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I think the main problem is --- there really isn't any grade inflation in nursing programs & this is very challenging for students coming out of pre-req classes where grade inflation is a fact of...
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    Purpose for word, power point, and excel in nursing

    HouTx replied to slynn2010's topic in Nursing Career

    Um - the same things that 'normal' people use them for. Honestly, I don't understand the purpose of this assignment unless it is to get students to explore activities that nurses do. Nurses with...
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    I need advice on choosing a school for my RN

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

    I am very familiar with SA nursing schools. The ones you are considering are fully accredited. Be sure to take a look at their NCLEX pass rates also...
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    Change major? Major decision! Is nursing a bust for me?

    HouTx replied to lotus180's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP - You are wise to 'try before you buy' - working as a CNA to get a better appreciation of what nursing is all about. Nursing is definitely a physically demanding job. And the vast majority of the...
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    Management demanding perfection from a new grad

    HouTx replied to lmd-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gosh, what a mess. FIRST - get yourself taken care of. If you are having physical problems due to stress, you need to have these evaluated by a physician --- & get the diagnosis/conclusion in...
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    I'm so disappointed in myself...

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

    If you are suffering from stress-related health problems you need to do something about it. Think about this for a sec -- what would you advise a patient in the same circumstances? That's what I...
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    Question about gauged ears.

    HouTx replied to allan87's topic in General Students

    To all ---- In the US, healthcare reimbursement is directly tied to HCAHPS these days. This means that patient "satisfaction" determines how much $ the organization is paid. Low scores = poor...
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    Where can i get ACLS/PALS certifications?

    HouTx replied to Inori's topic in General Students

    Those are both AHA courses. Although there is no experience-related prerequisite, absolute beginners may find them too challenging because both of them include content related to hemodynamics, ABGs...
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    Feeling a bit overwhelmed (actually really overwhelmed)

    HouTx replied to sergel02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered Dance Therapy? ADTA - Become a Dance/Movement Therapist It is a genuine bona-fide health care therapy, like physical or occupational therapy. It would seem to be a good fit with...
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    I just can't get motivated.

    HouTx replied to Tricia76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If at all possible, try to choose essay topics that may have relevance to health care or nursing - even if it's something like ethics or philosophy. This will make it much more engaging and you can...
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    How do I write a research paper???

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

    The 'research paper' format is defined by APA - it is called "APA style" and here is a tutorial on the basics The Basics of APA Style It may be awkward at first because of the way you have to cite...
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    I don't know what to do!

    HouTx replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How the heck do you graduate HS without being able to do basic math? And still take (and presumable pass) Algebra? This may be why our local school districts have decided to remove calculators from...
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    Any hospitals with RN shortages anywhere in the US?

    HouTx replied to Chandrai's topic in Nursing Career

    Suggest you examine this logically - look at the states/areas with the greatest population growth as a starting point. These are likely to be locations with increased demand for health care services....
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    Midland/Odessa

    HouTx replied to jtate88's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow - talk about great timing, huh? I am not up to date with the job market in the M-O area, but have not heard of any problems getting jobs in that area lately. Best of luck to you and your
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    Catholic hospital

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

    I am a non-Catholic, happily working for a Catholic healthcare organization for a long time. We absolutely do not discriminate based on religious beliefs - for employees, patients or anyone. In fact,...
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    Orienting a new hire - issues

    HouTx replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You seem to be a great preceptor. One of the most difficult things an educator must do is deliver constructive feedback to unreceptive people. Their reaction can be unpredictable -- anything from...
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    Time for me to quit

    HouTx replied to Ayala's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!! I'm so glad that you have managed to come through such a rough patch. Hope things get better for you
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    My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    HouTx replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    "I'll be going to school with lots of beautiful nursing students" - - on behalf of nurses everywhere - THANK YOU!! You may be surprised about the demographics of your classmates. Although the...
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    HIPAA violations and the cell phone

    HouTx replied to Sacred eagle's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Totally agree with PP. The technology is not to blame. Clinicians that choose this kind of behavior should lose their professional license. Their morality & integrity are so poor that they...
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    Low gpa with a BS in bio, what to do?

    HouTx replied to Murse622's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have already realized that your GPA needs to be higher - based on what you have written, this seems to be your most important issue re: going to nursing school. Even though the media hype about...
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    thoughts and suggestions

    HouTx replied to wolverine60's topic in General Nursing

    BONs scope of authority is related to clinical practice only. If the "work record" issue has nothing to do with clinical/patient care, they may not be
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    Evidence-Based Practice...your thoughts

    HouTx replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    In my organization, we have specific EBP standards that must be followed to create/modify any clinical policies, procedures or guidelines. Each document must have references - since they are all...
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    Nurse to Librarian

    HouTx replied to RhodeIslandMSN's topic in General Nursing

    What a neat idea for all of us who are just really worn out from dealing with all that human emotion for so many years - sounds ideal. Just escaping all the chaos would be a real treat. Maybe the...