HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    career change- Assistant Teacher to Nursing

    HouTx replied to NursingDreamsS's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't have to have an Associate's degree in nursing to enroll in a BSN program. Nursing has several points entry into practice - Diploma, Associate, BSN or even MSN. They all end up as new grad...
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    Need some career advice

    HouTx replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Career

    You've obviously given a lot of thought to this. Seems like you are repelled by the nearly continuous chaos of acute care environments. That's probably the highest priority, criteria-wise. If so, I...
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    Which organization to join?

    HouTx replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with ANA & State NA. This is where the 'action is' -- including organized lobbying efforts for nurse-friendly legislation. I have my dues set up with a monthly electronic transfer, so...
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    "Should I Report This?" Yet Another Bullying Thread

    HouTx replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You've obviously given a lot of thought to this issue, and I agree with many of your points. However, I think that the problem lies not in "reporting" but in the response & actions taken...
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    Frustrated with my first nursing job.

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

    Take a deep breath -- you're doing fine, Really. You appear to be a very conscientious nurse who is committed to delivering quality care. I'd certainly like you on my team!! The situation you...
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    Pay for classes?

    HouTx replied to pmcd8243's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, If a certification is required for your job, your employer must not only pay for the cost of the class (up front or reimbursement) but also for the time you spend taking it. If attending the...
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    nursing priorities

    HouTx replied to ashleyriddell's topic in General Students

    I agree, always follow "ABCC"... airway, breathing, circulation & c-spine. In that order. Start with the most serious issue, get that stablized, then work to the next one. Pretty much any...
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    employment conditions

    HouTx replied to krissyj7's topic in Texas Nursing

    krissy, When is your arrival date? I hope you don't have to cope with more sunshine than you're prepared for. August was an all-time record setting month... only one day with less than triple-digit...
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    Relocation question

    HouTx replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes - it's much better to already have a Tx license & local address. Right now, there is such a surplus of applicants for every job in the metro areas & employers are not likely to wait on...
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    Yet another RN to BSN question....

    HouTx replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that Western Gov was acquired by Apollo - parent company of University of Phoenix. I would advise looking at the U of Tx at Arlington... last I heard, the RN-BSN
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    Is it me or that hospital's system?

    HouTx replied to Nurse_RaRa's topic in Nursing Career

    The use of nurse aides in critical care is rare in my part of the country - primary care is the norm. Many organizations are still struggling to find the gazillion$ to implement electronic health...
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    Patricia Benner

    HouTx replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in General Students

    When you're researching Benner, be sure to examine the ORIGINAL "Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition" This is what Benner based her theory on... but it is rarely acknowledged in the Nursing community....
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    slowly losing hope...

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

    My advice is to the CC route... the money you save on tuition will more than pay for day-care for your child. Also, you can be sure that the class credits are transferrable - so you won't have to...
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    New here, just passed my Algebra

    HouTx replied to Kalind28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Online classes are not for everyone. I absolutely hated taking online classes as a student -- kinda strange because I teach them. I need the experience of physican interaction with other students in...
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    Your introduction to your patient

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

    In my organization, we mandate a particular way of introducing yourself to the patient that includes your name, credentials & pertinent experience.... so in my case I would say, "hello, Mr X, I am...
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    To apply or not to apply...

    HouTx replied to OhioRn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Experience" means functioning as a fully licensed nurse, managing patient care independently - not in an educational practicum. So, nursing clinicals do not count as
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    Continuing Education Crossroads... HELP!

    HouTx replied to tlj1cookie's topic in Nursing Career

    It's good to hear from one of my fellow "HAPPY LEARNERS".... we love taking classes & learning new things. It's a very happy place for us. I would encourage you to move toward a clinical...
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    In the progress of becoming a Registered nurse :) but yet im a little worried...

    HouTx replied to babyv15's topic in Nursing Career

    You certainly won't have a problem - if you check stats on new grads, you will find that the majority are in that same age range. I am totally in agreement with your mom.... paying for your own...
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    Prophecy Testing

    HouTx replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

    Hey guys, I know that we all hate 'tests' but there is a very valid reason for testing travelers & agency folks. Organizations are paying top dollar for people that are supposed to have top-notch...
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    MSN jobs

    HouTx replied to bsnwnab's topic in General Nursing

    In my organization, ALL jobs from Nursing Director and higher require a minimum of MSN. Nurse Educator jobs are all 'MSN preferred'. We also employ CNS and NPs who, of course require those specific...
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    Documetation Beef!

    HouTx replied to Nurse424's topic in General Nursing

    omg! the op's facility is just one qui tam lawsuit ([color=#0e774a]www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/r40785.pdf ) away from making the headlines for fraud. when this happens, everyone with any knowledge will...
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    employment conditions

    HouTx replied to krissyj7's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! I'm very glad to welcome another Brit to H-town -- you'll find a lot of fellow ex-pats here. Unfortunately, it's impossible to answer your questions with any degree of specificity because there...
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    Nursing School options

    HouTx replied to Blackburryz's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Since you are apparently self-supporting, are you eligible for Pell Grants or other financial aid? Make sure you explore these options with an admissions counselor. I strongly advise you to...
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    BAD Preceptor, HELP!

    HouTx replied to Lizzy84, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PLEASE discuss this with your educator. The precepted experience is part of your educational process... just like clinical rotations in med school. So your educator needs to know if this is not...
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    Disillusioned and Bullied

    HouTx replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK - so maybe I am just dense today, but I don't understand what chart audits have to do with harrassment. Is there an assumption that the harrassment was warranted because of poor clinical...