HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New RN, working as a Tech

    HouTx replied to Eerrn19's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time starting your career as an RN but I do commend your loyalty to your employer. Your post has several questions - Re: salary - your employer pays...
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    San Antonio, Austin, or Houston

    HouTx replied to Max,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am biased, but having lived in most parts of the state, I really prefer Houston over DFW, Austin or San Antonio. I love the availability of just about everything - if you can't find it here,...
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    San Antonio, Austin, or Houston

    HouTx replied to Max,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you can provide more information about the criteria that are important to you, it would help. For instance, Houston would be tops if you want to have access to performing & fine arts (more...
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    help! confused about the nursing school process

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

    Nursing is not a 'major' like other fields of study. Pre-nursing is a major, but Nursing is a 'program'. Although there are a set of criteria that have to be met in order to be eligible for taking...
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    Non classroom nursing school setting?

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

    OP, you did not provide a lot of information about why it is "not working" for you. Are you having problems with the pace? reading comprehension? interacting with others? If you can pinpoint the...
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    Code Blue

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

    I would advise you to focus your energies on avoiding codes by triggering your Rapid Response team whenever needed. That is a much better goal for your patient population. In order to become really...
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    High school student, help! Want a nursing career, advice?

    HouTx replied to JanelyCalderon's topic in Nursing Career

    It makes me very happy to see that you are interested in nursing as a career choice. First of all, I would encourage you to take as much math and science as you can while you are still in HS. If...
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    How to help coworker with substance abuse

    HouTx replied to jabwrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow - major ethical delimma with so many elements to consider. Diversion of narcotics or any other meds always requires falsification of records... somone has to be charged for the meds. If the...
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    Older students getting jobs?

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

    Absolutely agree with PP - age CANNOT be required on a job application, according to Federal law in the US. But I have a question for the OP. Two years of education for an MA? I am not super-familiar...
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    Warning: The Debt Rant

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

    OP, Thank you for sharing your story. That took a lot of courage. In addition to the other cautionary messages that you have provided, I would like to remind everyone that many states, including...
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    RN or PTA

    HouTx replied to Michael88's topic in Nursing Career

    You're very wise to explore different options rather than focus entirely on nursing. PTA is a great career, especially in light of the projected increased demand associated with an aging population....
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    Should hubby get an Associates RN or BSN?

    HouTx replied to prillo's topic in Nursing Career

    BSN is rapidly becoming the hiring standard for hospitals in many areas of the US. This is closely tied to 2 factors: research on patient outcomes & Magnet certification. Large scale studies have...
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    Having trouble with a difficult situation

    HouTx replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to all my colleagues who deal with these situations and provide so much care and empathy to the patient's loved ones. I hope you have also established 'caring mechanisms' for the nurses who must...
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    Need a reality check

    HouTx replied to nicubee's topic in General Students

    The use of that 'deeper knowledge' is not noticeable in practice... When a nurse is doing a task, the only thing that is noticeable is his physical activity. You don't know all the 'stuff' going on...
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    Discouraged and new to forum.

    HouTx replied to auntlala's topic in General Students

    Make an appt to talk to your instructor ASAP. Tell her/him what you are experiencing and ask for advice on what to do. Your school may even have some resources that can help you. I worked with a...
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    Men obtaining job for ASN degree

    HouTx replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck on your application. Unfortunately, your previous experience will not really matter - decisions are based on criteria that predict your academic ability - entrance exams & GPA. There...
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    New to Nursing, Having trouble in Stats

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

    There are just some classes that don't work well in an online (asynchronous) mode, and Stats is one of them. Most students really need interaction with a knowledgeable instructor in order to...
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    What are the classes offered at LPN program and what textbook?

    HouTx replied to 2bNewToNurseLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on being accepted to the program and I can understand your eagerness to get started. However, there is too much variation between programs for anyone here to be able to answer your...
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    Help please, resume objective

    HouTx replied to LouisVRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No one includes an objective on resumes these days. It's an outmoded practice. It's pretty obvious that your objective is to get the job for which you are
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    STNA...then to ADN? How hard is nursing school, intimidated hence I am a single mom.

    HouTx replied to Determined4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep in mind that the "minimum requirements" outlined in the course catalogue don't take into account the extremely high demand right now. Schools are getting enormous amounts of applicants, so they...
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    The Debt Rant

    HouTx replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to the OP and all others who find themselves in a similar situation. In many states, the crushing burden of student loans is even worse since anyone in default cannot renew a...
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    How to Pay for 2nd Degree?!?!

    HouTx replied to jmh02s's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Trying to come up with funds for a career transition is never easy. Prior to taking out private loans, I would strongly advise everyone to educate themselves about the current student loan crisis.......
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    Where can I get MORE HANDS-ON clinical training??

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

    From a practical perspective, there are only two ways to access clinical training - in an academic/simulated lab & in a real clinical environment. You have to be enrolled (program, course,...
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    How do you get a job with no RECENT exp.

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

    I am sorry you're having so much difficulty resuming your career. I don't have any solutions to offer - just empathy and support. Our industry and profession have changed so rapidly over he years...
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    Give meds without RN/CI?

    HouTx replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    You don't have a 'scope of practice' since you are not yet licensed. As a student, you are practicing under your CI's license. If your CI has already validated your competency, you can perform the...