HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    So I wanna be a health educator...

    HouTx replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, there is very little reimbursement for health education (as a separate service) & this really limits the job market. In an ideal world, preventative health care services would be...
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    Crappy Maternity leave!

    HouTx replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure you must be dealing with company-specific rules, because other organizations definitely don't do the same thing. I'm not shocked though - in today's economy, with an overabundance of...
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    should nursing school more students and not have a cut off requirment

    HouTx replied to love7777's topic in Critical Care

    There is a very good reason for maintaining higher standards for admission. Nursing school is more difficult than most other undergrad programs and requires a lot of effort from students. The best...
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    Micro - I'm just sayin'

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

    I really enjoyed reading all the PP's... as an educator, I realized long ago that the process of taking an accelerated course (like summer courses) usually degenerates into a prolonged aversive...
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    calling all old newbies

    HouTx replied to 40oldnewbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow - 43 is 'old'. . . I guess I'm ancient, so I must also be wise, amiright?? After reading the OP, I just wanted to tamp down any potential inference that older nruses are less computer literate. I...
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    HELP!!

    HouTx replied to cag01's topic in Nursing Career

    This decision should be easy unless you have $8800 to spare. FYI, this is exactly the reason that hospitals are so reluctant to hire new grads. It is important to honor your obligations and...
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    Would I Have a Better Chance With My BSN?

    HouTx replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    Westieluv, You may want to do a little research on 'patient education' jobs first... since this is generally really reimbursable, most inpatient facilities do not have any of these jobs any more....
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    Please advise.......

    HouTx replied to AmIReady16's topic in Nursing Career

    First things first -- go talk to admissions counselors at the nursing schools. They can provide you with a 'roadmap' that can answer your
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    Dreaming about death...

    HouTx replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a highly experienced devoutly Catholic ICU nurse... she told me about a recurring dream in which she showed up to be admitted to heaven, and was instead sent to purgatory for the...
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    Is it necessary to take Masters?

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

    In the US, there are an increasing number of jobs that are only available to master's prepared nurses. For nurse practitioners, a master's degree is currently the entry level credential for practice...
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    Termination= Fired?

    HouTx replied to Missy89's topic in Nursing Career

    You will need to list this job on your resume & employment applications because it is 'on record'. The employer deducted FICA & taxes which are now connected to your SSN. Any future...
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    Peer interview... Need advice!

    HouTx replied to Beckyknob's topic in Nursing Career

    The type of questions really depends upon what interviewing structure the organization uses. If they are a proponent of behavioral interiewing, they will ask you "what if" questions designed to...
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    So confused...please help a girl out

    HouTx replied to GAYLE29's topic in Nursing Career

    There are basically two different types of LVN programs. One is a "program as a whole" that is based on contact hours rather than traditional college credits. The other type is based upon college...
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    Any experience with headhunters/recruiting firms?

    HouTx replied to T-BoRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on what type of job you are seeking. No one is using recruitment firms for staff nurses these days but many organizations are using them for management or hard-to-fill jobs. As a nurse...
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    Psych nursing vs the OR

    HouTx replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - talk about opposite ends of the nursing spectrum! I think you need to ask yourself whether you'd be happier in a very structured & rule-bound environment (OR) or one that is really...
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    RN-BSN-Midwife?

    HouTx replied to judit4424's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Note to OP - In order to become a Nurse Midwife you'll need to have an MSN (Master's degree) & certification as an advanced practice nurse...
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    Should rural nursing be a specialty?

    HouTx replied to msn10's topic in Rural

    The vast majority of our state is rural and the Texas Rural Health Association http://www.trha.org/ has been very influential in health policy decisions for decades. Unless you travel only by air,...
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    Can EMTs work in hospitals?

    HouTx replied to LHM1436's topic in Nursing Career

    In TX, EMTs & other first responders are considered "unlicensed assistive personnel" in hospitals. They are strictly limited to work that is similar to nurse aids. This is defined by our...
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    Wondering if I should get my BSN...

    HouTx replied to delabeaux's topic in Nursing Career

    My organization (large, multi-state) has a gazillion jobs for nurse/clinical informatics people. Both aspects are important. Plain vanilla IT folks. . . not so much. From what I understand - oldest...
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    Unpaid Positions on Resume

    HouTx replied to cyb3rRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, caring for family members is not appropriate to list on your resume, no matter what type of tasks you are doing. It does not meet the definition of 'volunteer' either, since it is limited to...
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    New grad looking for part-time work

    HouTx replied to momto2j's's topic in Nursing Career

    I can only speak for my organization, but I feel that we follow the same general guidelines as most others. We only hire new graduates into full time positions because that's the only way that we can...
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    Speeding tickets and employment

    HouTx replied to loveishope's topic in Texas Nursing

    Point of clarification - speeding tickets & other moving violations - are directly applicable & relevant in Home Care jobs. Many Home Care companies do an annual check on driving records in...
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    Can unexperienced nurses be hired PRN, or is it unlikely?

    HouTx replied to regrebs's topic in General Nursing

    In my organization, inexperienced nurses are NEVER hired into PRN - or even part-time slots. The only way to become competent is through experience... there are no shortcuts. Working fewer shifts...
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    I Just Need To Get Accepted Into A Nursing School

    HouTx replied to daodanny5's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, but your pre-req GPA is kind of low in terms of the current applicant pool for nursing programs at traditional (non-commercial) schools. The competition is fierce, particularly at the schools...
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    New to precepting

    HouTx replied to littlehands's topic in General Nursing

    I fully support asking fully competent "newer" nurses to serve as preceptors for new grads. They remember what it was like to be the new kid so they are more able to identify problems and issues...