HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    And the results are in....

    HouTx replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Is 'not paying your loans' an option? Aren't there some serious consequences for
  2. HouTx

    How should I introduce myself?

    HouTx replied to LegalQuiltMom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would advise you to first do some homework. In most instances, the NICU physicians don't have any employment authority for nursing staff. This is the responsibility of the Nurse Director/leader of...
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    I'm In! But Can I Afford It?!?

    HouTx replied to zoemorg's topic in General Students

    It seems like you painted yourself into a financial corner by pursuing admission to a school that is not affordable based on your circumstances. Doesn't appear to be do-able. After having to begin...
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    What master's besides nursing??

    HouTx replied to Floridanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You really need to go for an MSN if you want to move ahead in a hospital environment. This is really the minimum requirement for anyone in nursing management these days. Masters in other disciplines...
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    Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((

    HouTx replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You have my sympathies! I know how difficult it is to embark on big change - especially one that will have such an impact on how you are accustomed to organizing your day. It sounds like there will...
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    Is every nursing program the same way?

    HouTx replied to daystarmike's topic in General Students

    C'mon guys - The program/school did not fail anyone. Students failed out because they were unable to meet the pre-established criteria. They are not victims that were singled out as targets due to...
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    do nurses get employer sponsored pensionplan?

    HouTx replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

    My organization (Catholic health care system) has a 'cash balance' plan in which they contribute a percentage of employee salary & also a 403B in which they match up to 2% of salary...
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    Family Nurse

    HouTx replied to Tamarah Chick's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - this is an area of health care services that needs to be developed. It is basically patient advocacy & education - in a broader form -- so it is well within our scope of practice. I...
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    terminate and bon

    HouTx replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Were you subjected to Peer Review as part of the termination process? You should have been... this is mandatory for any places that have >10 nurses employed. According to our rules & regs, if...
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    BSN or Specialize?

    HouTx replied to tokidoki7's topic in Nursing Career

    Many nationally recognized specialty certifications now require BSN for eligiblility - so it may not be an either/or
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    Magnet Status

    HouTx replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PP - don't discount the quality of care provided by smaller & rural facilities. I a previous job, I worked with rurals for many years. At first, I was definitely influenced by my...
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    Ready to throw in the towel

    HouTx replied to MeldogRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Houston hospitals do not use Group One. Totally agree with TheCommuter re: need to accommodate recruiters & hiring
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    Any way to do this w/out life altering situation? (switch to nursing career)

    HouTx replied to health care analyst's topic in Nursing Career

    I really don't want to be a party pooper, but why don't you keep on working, and let your life settle down for a bit? I think you already know that the demands of an accelerated program are too great...
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    leaving a top MBA program for nursing? (Second Degree/Accelerated Nursing Program)

    HouTx replied to lost&confused's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree - you are midway through a stellar program. Don't abandon this opportunity for what appears to be an emotionally driven an illogical change. From the outside, nursing appears to be the "it"...
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    Hospital access to online journal articles, etc.

    HouTx replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    My organization provides access to a number of reference sites. We have just implemented EBSCO's Patient Education Resource Center into our EMR as well. Our staff prefer sites that compile EBP...
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    need some help!

    HouTx replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those seven years would have passed by whether or not you were actively engaged in accomplishing your education goals, wouldn't they? Actually, since you are only able to take 2 classes at a time,...
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    Nursing Residency Programs

    HouTx replied to MissRN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmm - in view of the fact that most new grad residency programs are receiving > 10 applications for each open slot, they just don't need to offer any financial incentives to the applicants. It's...
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    any RNs working as an "advice nurse" here?

    HouTx replied to neatnurse30's topic in Nursing Career

    I completely understand your need for a career switch. However, the 'advice/triage' nurse positions have their own stressors. Training is a very exacting process, there is very close supervision....
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    Associates in Nursing over BSN if you already have MS in Health Care Admin?

    HouTx replied to health care analyst's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to burst your bubble, but an MSN is the only sure path to management in an acute care environment these days. This is largely due to the influence of the "magnet" movement and evidence that...
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    What is your opinion of people who go into nursing for the money?

    HouTx replied to Seohyun's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you have outlined the issue very well. Our 'value' to our profession & society as a whole is determined by the outcomes we produce. Our reasons for entering nursing should not have any...
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    Recommendations for New Grad

    HouTx replied to Goldeeloxx1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree with PP. All of our larger cities have many nursing schools & a steady stream of locally produced new grads. You'd be much better off looking at the smaller markets. Also agree - don't...
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    should I include this experience?

    HouTx replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I strongly advise you to include ALL previous employment experience because it will show up when a prospective employer does the background check required by Federal laws. This includes collection of...
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    Made the GroupOne list... any help?

    HouTx replied to malenurse122879's topic in Texas Nursing

    To my knowledge, there are no Houston hospitals using Group One at this
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    UTA online program.

    HouTx replied to Denisse_1's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Are you referring to the University of Texas at Arlington program? If so, you may have better luck with your question in the Texas
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    Non-nursing Bachelors to ADN

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

    PP's are all correct - great advice. In addition, I would urge caution regarding entry-level Master's programs for a couple of reasons. First of all, you may run into real problems with licensure in...