HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Confused with the answer....any suggestions???

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

    I think that the context behind this question depends upon the role of the person who discovers the situation. Nurses are not the best people to be handling implants or radioactive materials... so,...
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    ADN-MSN with previous BS and MS... any 1 year programs out there?

    HouTx replied to cootvon's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Agree with PP. Also, why in the world would you want an MSN without any specialization? Graduate school is the point at which formal education in a specialty occurs. That's why the degree is...
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    Nausea on the job?? Please help!

    HouTx replied to NikkiJo's topic in General Students

    We all have our Waterloo. For me (nursing since mud was invented), it's oral/NT suctioning. I was never able to DC an ET or NG tube without a huge case of the "urks". I can deal with...
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    Would they really???

    HouTx replied to mmc51264's topic in General Students

    Have to disagree with suanna re: "tests were developed and tested by staff trained in education and focused on testing. . . " I am also a product of higher ed/ pre-licensure nursing school in that...
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    C=degree

    HouTx replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Hospitals in my area are using new grads' GPA as part of consideration for internship & residency
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    ? if I want to become a CRNA where should I begin to work?

    HouTx replied to Dragonfly777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with PP. In order to prepare for CRNA application, you'll need at least a year of critical care - with very high tech - experience. This means IABP. BIVADS, etc. Not for the faint hearted....
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    Slower paced nursing for RN with 2.5 years of experience?

    HouTx replied to no time rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, you really are in a pickle. I gather - due to the level of disclosure in your post - that you have attempted to speed up your work without success. So - just a stab in the dark here.... have...
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    Oru bsn graduate seeking job in houston

    HouTx replied to chitory3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Chances of a new grad - who did not do clinical rotation within the facility -- getting a shot at ICU or ED is very slim. Even more difficult if you're not a BSN grad. You'll probably need to lower...
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    Male nurse working with female patients.

    HouTx replied to andrewmiller1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Many hospitals have a "chaperone" policy that requires a female to be present if a male (physician, nurse or whatever) is performing certain procedures on a female patient. Don't be offended. This is...
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    Grooming for male pre-nursing students

    HouTx replied to rocketberger's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey guys - old bat here with an FYI HCAHPS now govern hospital reimbursement. This means that patient satisfaction has a direct effect on how much money the hospital will receive for their services....
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    A Nursing Student Needs Your Help!

    HouTx replied to Tuesday17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One of the most important things that we all need to do is clarify our own values... figure out how you stand on important issues. Do you value quantity of life over quality? Do you value patient...
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    Tips for getting help from family while in school....

    HouTx replied to hb08491's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm - funny that none of the PP's have pounced on a major issue here so I'll give it a go. You're taking on a huge amount of new "work" with school. Your life is going to change. The change does...
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    Is this grievance worthy????? need feedback!

    HouTx replied to Charis's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you were still in your initial (probationary) period of employment, your employer can terminate for you for whatever reason they want. Check with the HR policies & procedures, but most...
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    incident report on 2 errors.

    HouTx replied to RNwholovesherjob's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath. Do you know what the errors are? If not, she may just want to hear your side of the story. This is a normal part of the risk management process at any organization - the...
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    How did you guys make it?

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

    First of all, it's not your responsibility to "hop on to their level" with the PhD instructors.... just the opposite, in fact. They are supposed to do whatever it takes to ensure that you learn the...
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    Left position that stunk, feeling bad...

    HouTx replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You will need to list all jobs on your resume. Federal law mandates all hospitals to do a 'deep background' check on employees. This will turn up any job for which the employer deducted FICA &...
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    have you seen septic shock develop this QUICKLY?

    HouTx replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are, your patient was well into SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) prior to surgery due to the intestinal problem. This does not require any infection - can be triggered by any...
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    wants to get masters in Nursing but what field??

    HouTx replied to mhaiyarn's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, couldn't interact with the OP's poll for some reason... If you're "researching" information about nurse educators, I assume you are referring to those employed in academia rather than in...
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    Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

    HouTx replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to the OP - whatever her decision is. Seems to have her head screwed on right & I am sure she will be a wonderful nurse if that's the direction chosen. Just wanted to caution against...
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    Looking for Independent Legal Nurse Consultant Jobs

    HouTx replied to Spooler's topic in Nursing Career

    First step - become familiar with the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) I would also suggest becoming certified. They have...
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    Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    HouTx replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    I love the PP comments - great stuff. I didn't realize that white-out was such an essential element to criminal enterprise - LOL My organization has a contract with an outside agency that does...
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    Technology taking over

    HouTx replied to mpink74's topic in General Nursing

    That's an easy one - FUNDING!!!!! I agree, the VA system is wonderful, because they got $ from our taxes. You're welcome. The rest of us are not so lucky. Implementing these systems cost an...
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    Nursing Error

    HouTx replied to Nurse_Extern's topic in General Nursing

    Anything you did that was not: intended or according to policy/procedure. Nurses are human beings - human beings make mistakes -- ergo, nurse mistakes are
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    Graduate nurse: difficulty finding job.. Emergency Medical Scribe Experience

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

    I tend to agree with Esme12 - this is yet another ploy by physicians to avoid changing their practice despite the very clear evidence that patient safety improves when physicians assume responsibility...
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    Remote, Nationwide, Flexible, etc

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

    OK - I'll give it a shot. Non-acute & "health-oriented" services are not well-reimbursed in today's world in the US because they are viewed as a luxury or at the very least, low-priority. We are...