HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Last days of life

    HouTx replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have access to an Ethics consultation? These folks can really help you clarify all of the issues you're dealing with. My organization automatically involves them as part of the care team for...
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    Critique research articles any advice

    HouTx replied to jamiewilder49's topic in General Nursing

    The best approach is to compare & contrast the content of the article with the principles you have learned in your research class. For instance, you could point out the weaknesses of a study that...
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    paying out of pocket

    HouTx replied to mbtsab's topic in General Students

    Contact your school's financial aid office for advice that will be specific to your situation. They can help guide you through these complex processes. Congratulations on being
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    Cut my losses or continue program?

    HouTx replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Trust your gut. Is this a commercial (for-profit, investor owned) school? In my experience, they don't invest a lot into faculty development .. just hire warm bodies with minimal qualifications &...
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    Advice on gaining experience while in school?

    HouTx replied to katyq82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, make sure that you have an accurate perception of the employment market in your area. If hospitals are only hiring BSN grads, no amount of extra qualifications will change that fact....
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    Tips for getting into a nursing program after high school?

    HouTx replied to deajah22's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you already talked with your guidance counselor? S/he should be able to provide you with information about the transition to CC. The specific requirements may differ, depending upon your local...
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    Business degree and BSN

    HouTx replied to gatorgrad.'s topic in General Nursing

    My advice? Get certified before making a move - it adds a lot of value because it indicates both your clinical expertise & level of professionalism. Why not think outside the box? Look at the...
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    Texas Nurse Extern- Academic Credit?

    HouTx replied to grit&grace's topic in General Nursing

    Normally, an externship is a collaborative process, developed by the hospital and one or more academic partners. That is what is supposed to differentiate an "externship" from "internship" - the...
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    ADN, BSN, or ABSN

    HouTx replied to WCSU1987's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You don't really want to pay 3X the cost for an ADN, do you? That isn't logical. Accelerated programs are more expensive because they require much more instructor support to maintain the required...
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    no dosage test

    HouTx replied to yellowleaf's topic in General Students

    That escalated quickly. Good to know that we're all on the same patient safety
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    Start ADN now or finish BA first?

    HouTx replied to PowerliftingLady's topic in General Students

    Can you clarify what you are referring to as "Private schools"? Do you mean commercial (for profit, investor owned)? FYI, the trem private is generally used to denote traditional, non-tax supported...
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    Good Idea to Speak to Admissions Counselor

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

    If you're dealing with a traditional (not for profit) school, go for it. Their admissions counselors won't tell you anything they're not supposed to, but they will probably have data about previous...
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    HELP me! Im Lost! I need college advice please!

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

    As soon as possible, go to the FAFSA website and review all the information on student aid. File your FAFSA as soon as you can - pay attention to the deadlines for your state & college. This...
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    Low GPA Transfer Student: Options

    HouTx replied to Yaya1964's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly? I don't believe that your current GPA will be adequate for admission to a nursing program. GPA is a very critical factor, since it is a direct indicator of your ability to study and learn....
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    ADN or BSN

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

    My advice? Tackle some of those pre-requisites before you firm up your plans. It's not unusual for people to re-think their educational goals when they hit Chemistry, Micro, A & P, Stats, etc....
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    Thinking of going into nursing and need advice

    HouTx replied to HerRoyalMomness's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you aiming for RN or LP/VN? If RN, are you interested in ADN or BSN? Have you already completed your pre-requisite courses? If you can clarify, it will ensure that the advice provided will be...
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    Sleeping at work

    HouTx replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't want to defend an "oppressive regime", but organizations can get into a huge legal bind if they don't follow the same rules for everyone. So if their rules say that sleeping on the...
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    Do traffic tickets affect your ability to be hired?

    HouTx replied to BananaPanda's topic in General Nursing

    The only instances in which your driving record is relevant to the hiring process would be when you're applying for a job that entails driving. So, driving records are always relevant to Home Care....
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    Nursing Admissions: A Frustrated Student's Manifesto

    HouTx replied to medicapoetica's topic in General Nursing

    What's "sponsorship"? It's not a term with which I'm familiar. Is this a scholarship? Admission to any school is affected by the school's overall mission. Private (not tax supported) schools may be...
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    Am I meant for the NICU?

    HouTx replied to Babynur16's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand OP's feelings. Years ago, I transferred to NICE as a very experienced (CCRN & CNRN) nurse - because I though I wanted something different. It was overwhelmingly difficult...
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    Giving report to the next RN?

    HouTx replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    My organization (and many others) utilizes a standard format for Bedside Shift Report. New hires are trained as part of orientation. Although BSR sometimes gets a bad rap, new grads have told me that...
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    Do grades mean much?

    HouTx replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    I realize that not all employers do so, but my organization and most others in this neck of the woods uses cumulative GPA as a screen for new grad hires - they also restrict new grad hires to BSN....
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    WGU to Walden NP?

    HouTx replied to ChristCares's topic in General Students

    It frosts my cookies when people call out AN'ers for not being "caring"... bull hockey. Nurses are not 'angels of mercy' who go through life dedicated to making everyone feel good. We're...
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    Is age an advantage or disadvantage for nursing school?

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

    Guy in Babeland - is very wise. Maturity is the key. Many times, very young nursing students have a more difficult time in clinical due to their discomfort dealing with intimate patient contact and...
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    Full-time work and school

    HouTx replied to uscgwife17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on my own experiences, it's probably a good idea to lower your standards - housework-wise - to decrease the amount of time you will have to devote in this area of your life. A lot of us have...