HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    3rd times a charm!

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

    Great story! I hope that others will take note & steer clear of those ridiculously expensive commercial schools. Best of
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    Graduate Nurse program with contract

    HouTx replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    If you signed a contract, you have a legally binding agreement with this organization - contact an attorney to explore your options. FYI, there is no such thing as a "non union state". No state has...
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    Preceptor nightmare(vent but advice sought

    HouTx replied to dhusc1228's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you saying that you want her to stand next to you and watch/comment each time you push a med? Forever? Doesn't that strike you as a tad needy? Once you have been observed performing a skill...
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    Question about nurses on orientation.

    HouTx replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Morally, you may feel responsible & of course very stressed out since it would appear that you are a very conscientious nurse. . . BUT, if the new nurse is licensed (which appears to be the case)...
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    I hate nursing exams

    HouTx replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    There are many different ways to determine the reliability and validity of test items - and many types of reliability and validity that can be assessed. The basis of a bell curve is a norm...
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    Ritalin prescribed for daydreaming...

    HouTx replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG - what effect does this have on creativity??? Meta-cognition is (as far as we know) what separates humans from lower orders of beings. So it's now deviant and anti-social to become lost in one's...
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    Nursing Political Activism - Opinions

    HouTx replied to rprn2009's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1. How do you do think the public perceives nursing political activism versus how the nursing community views it? I don't think that there is any recognition of nursing as an entity from the public...
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    When the axe falls...

    HouTx replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Great thread - lots of interesting perspectives. I just wanted to point out that health care (as an industry) is currently in an economic "squeeze play" due to Federal requirements. The phase one...
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    Group One Blacklisting in Texas

    HouTx replied to EstherMichael's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hold on there Skippy - Group One participation is confined to the DFW area, so it's doubtful that nurses in any other part of the state would be interested. I'm certainly not in support of it - it...
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

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

    Maybe I am just too old to get it - but I have trouble with the whole "bullying" thing. My own personality tends to be more on the assertive end of the spectrum and I have always appreciated the...
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    Which path to choose?

    HouTx replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seems to me that you have a very well thought-out plan for yourself. You're very wise to avoid incurring any additional debt. A nursing salary does not justify the expense. You didn't say whether...
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    Houston Medical Center Job help

    HouTx replied to bentley477's topic in General Nursing

    The TMC is the epicenter of healthcare education in Houston - for nursing, medicine & allied health. TMC facilities are very tied in to the local universities and have an endless supply of...
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    Thinking of ADN..Have M.S in Biophysics, B.A Biology Pre-med

    HouTx replied to Powernick50's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry - you'll need nursing degrees to advance in nursing. The other degrees will count for doodlie-squat. We are, in fact, a unique profession. Would you be asking the same questions about the...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    HouTx replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    As a not-svelte person, my first reaction to this announcement was negative. However, it is perfectly legal. FLSA regulations allow an employer to use any "bona fide occupational qualifications"...
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    Reporting medical errors to patient.

    HouTx replied to amandalm711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A lot of organizations (mine included) are opting for a much more open environment in which the patient & family are provided with honest and timely information about any mistakes that have been...
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    Job Title Seems Wrong, Need Advice

    HouTx replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    That is absolutely NOT the right job description. You are correct about the scope of responsibility causing problems. Also - salary is tied to job descriptions.... so how can that possibly work for...
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    Rejection letter

    HouTx replied to bluesky101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry you have had to experience this disappointment. However, nursing education is rigorous - with high attrition rates due to poor academic performance. Admission criteria are based on factors...
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    Bogus degree?

    HouTx replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is your colleague a nurse? If he/she lists the bogus degree in conjunction with another professional degree, that is probably a violation of your state's practice act - for any licensure. I...
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    New grad nurse - purposely work part time?

    HouTx replied to SoCal student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduation from a pre-licensure program (AD, BS, etc) does not produce clinical competency. Competency is achieved by applying what you learned in a practice setting. Although 'your mileage may...
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    Pursue nursing school or wait?

    HouTx replied to raccoonfriend's topic in Nursing Career

    It bothers me a bit to hear anyone say they dislike "school" but want to be a nurse. Nursing requires a lifelong commitment to learning that does not end with completion of a pre-licensure program....
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    Which one should I go for in your honest opinion LVN or RN Houston Area?

    HouTx replied to medlinemd's topic in Texas Nursing

    We're currently experiencing a surplus of new grads in the Houston area - just like most major US cities. In this 'buyer's market', employers have raised the bar as far as hiring goes. Most urban...
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    Needing some advice....

    HouTx replied to hufflebinks's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pretty much the only 'round the clock' positions in most health care settings are nurses... I would suggest that you get your CNA certification ASAP and then start applying. This may push your...
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    severe anxiety

    HouTx replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((HUGS)))))))) Sounds like you are in a really dark and lonely place right now. PP's are right - get the professional help you need to recover. Work with your physician to obtain disability...
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    Baffled...

    HouTx replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread!! Comparing our work to that of other 'service industry' folks like waiters is not exactly correct. After all, their customers actually have a choice about which business they patronize...
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    Mentioning vacation on interview?

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

    That is a tough one. At some point, the hiring manager should have discussed scheduling, and how orientation is conducted. For new grads & those who will be participating in a formally...