HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Peer Review Help Needed

    HouTx replied to OrthoMama's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to performance evaluations conducted by peers? (Just asking, because the term "Peer Review" has a different connotation for Texas nurses) If so, everything must be based upon the...
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    Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

    HouTx replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any studies out there yet that help us understand this from the patient's perspective? I would really like to know if the patient and family feel that our priority is on "nursing computers"...
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    Getting experience

    HouTx replied to cyram81APRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are having so much difficulty getting your nursing career started. However, you need to understand that the OR is just about the most 'protected' area in health care today....
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    Go for BSN right after ADN or get experience first?

    HouTx replied to shannarini71's topic in Nursing Career

    You have my admiration - tackling so many life changes at once is a real challenge. I am assuming that you must continue to support yourself & that's the reason you chose the ADN pre-licensure...
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    Management MSN

    HouTx replied to Jtkknj's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a great route for you if you are committed to a path in nursing leadership. Qualified nursing leaders are going to be in demand, no matter what happens in healthcare overall. Do you also have...
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    Fun Seminar Topic Ideas

    HouTx replied to tranjl's topic in General Nursing

    Why not take the time to discuss a facet of your state nurse practice act? There are many areas that may be confusing for new grads such as continuing education requirements, delegation rules, etc....
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    Snack bar in the ER?

    HouTx replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    I am ambivalent on the idea of 'ammenities' in the ED. On the one hand, family members often have to wait in the area for a long time... and don't want to risk leaving for fear that they will be...
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    Need to vent.......

    HouTx replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I know that it's not really any comfort to you, but your new boss is doing the right thing - for the patients... sometimes those decisions are very hard to make, particularly when they tick off the...
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    So unhappy with my career

    HouTx replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    Hang on a sec --- the OP was "screamed at" by the physician????? And HR is not taking any steps to remediate this situation??? They must be confident that the OP does not realize that this...
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    Route to MSN

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

    I am confused why you would think enrolling in a pre-licensure BSN program would be 'going backwards'. You will have pre-requisite courses (basic math and sciences) that must be taken, no matter what...
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    Are we overworking the CNA's or are we lacking teamwork?

    HouTx replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    One way to absolutely guarantee that a job is impossible and soul-crushing is to have multiple "bosses", right? There is no way to plan and organize your work because each of them is expecting you to...
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    Number of patients that the monitor tech observes

    HouTx replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a specific answer for you, but I would suggest that you investigate this area of study in the "human factors" field. These are the people who develop computer/technology interfaces....
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    Have B.S. in Mgt. and now considering a BSN as well

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

    Congrats on having the motivation and drive to make a career change. I am sure you are already aware, but Nursing is a different "animal" than other majors. It isn't actually a 'major' per se, but a...
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    Question

    HouTx replied to Savvy20RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my part of the country, BLS is included as part of clinical orientation. Most companies provide ongoing BLS classes for their staffs. If you have already been hired, was the position contingent...
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    Finishing BSN.....Then What???

    HouTx replied to WhatsanRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You are so right about the very poor salaries for our nurse educators in academic settings. It's really disgraceful, especially when you consider how difficult the environment is becoming. I have...
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    Casual Reading

    HouTx replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#003399]and if i perish: frontline u.s. army nurses in world war ii http://www.amazon.com/if-perish-frontline-nurses-world/dp/0375415149. amazing stories of nurses deployed into combat zones...
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    Electronic Health Records- Outpatient Practices

    HouTx replied to wtrang's topic in General Nursing

    I know it probably was not meant that way, but the OP's message seemed a tad "age-ist". No one should ever assume that tenured nurses are less resiliant than newbies. Heck, you can't imagine all...
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    Why does anyone go into nursing?

    HouTx replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    I'm a control freak & reealllly like telling people what to do -- there's no better place than critical care. I can control your breathing, bp, level of consciousness..... bwwaaaaaa!!!!! I also...
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    Student looking for a christian school in Texas with a great nursing program!

    HouTx replied to CaseymcFacey's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may also want to check out Houston Baptist University in Houston and University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. St. Thomas in Houston is getting ready to re-open their nursing program as...
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    If the 1st year is supposed to be so rough, how do you know you when it's not right?

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

    Sorry - no crystal ball, but I would strongly recommend that you prepare a list of specific "things that I need" if you are going to request an extension of your orientation. Just a vague "I haven't...
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    Does anybody know of Psych jobs/psych hospitals in houston area

    HouTx replied to vnuwish's topic in Texas Nursing

    Meninger in West Houston http://www.menningerclinic.com/about/affiliations.htm. No personal experience, but colleagues have indicated it's a great work
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    1/2 nursing class cut, WHY??

    HouTx replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    Devil's Advocate here.... Using the term "weed out" implies that the school is actively engaged in removal of some students. This just isn't so. The criteria are all outlined in advance by the...
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    considering nursing, part-time, nontraditional roles?

    HouTx replied to lauramomof4's topic in Nursing Career

    I would advise you to move in another direction rather than nursing - for a couple of reasons. Nursing education is an intense experience that can be very stressful and requires physical exertion...
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    would like some info about nursing/jobs in TX

    HouTx replied to RNmomof-6's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not that familiar with the D/FW area, but have received multiple mailers recently from 'mid cities' (Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Irving, Arlington) recruiting experienced RNs - even offering bonuses...
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    Medvance Institute

    HouTx replied to faithfulfutureRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Doesn't this sound a little shady to you? I mean, changing the start date & changing their name.... seems that this is a bit fly-by-night, doesn't it? Do you have any idea where they are going to...