HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Wrong call maybe??

    HouTx replied to BrittTX's topic in General Students

    Of course you can apply to any other nursing program you wish to. But your clinical courses will not transfer - you'll have to start over from the beginning unless they have an articulation agreement...
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    Debating if I should Transfer Schools!

    HouTx replied to Marieh's topic in General Students

    Those students aren't "transferring" to the expensive for-profit school.... they weren't accepted to the higher quality, inexpensive program so they went with Plan B. Based on the data that OP has...
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    Nursing Field First Impressions-Need Advice

    HouTx replied to Tricia16221's topic in General Students

    What is your ultimate career goal? "Helping people" is waaay too nebulous. I mean, what kind of lifestyle to you want to have? How much scheduling flexibility? How much control over your day-to-day...
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    Second year nursing student not sure if good enough?

    HouTx replied to thehazdawg's topic in General Students

    Totally normal. In fact, (to me) your fears indicate that you are going to be a terrific nurse because you're already focused on your ability to care for your patients. Nursing in the real world is...
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    I quit nursing in my second year, feeling really bad, expressing my thoughts...

    HouTx replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    Other than the prevailing male nurse stereotype, it's interesting to note that most of the 'stuff' is the same in the US ... Career stagnation, lack of progression (unless you advance your education...
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    In need of guidance

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

    You can't do anything about what has already happened. But now you've discovered the right pathway and you're moving ahead. No education is wasted - you may have taken some courses that aren't...
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    Your Biggest Fear/s in Nursing School

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

    PPs are offering great advice. I would also suggest that you obtain Plan B childcare for times when daycare is not available or your kiddo is not eligible due to runny nose or whatever screening...
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    Rejected from nursing schools?

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

    I can understand your desire to have the "college experience" - but you may want to check with some nursing students to get a reality check. You've already discovered that admission to nursing...
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    PA, psych NP, or MD/DO??

    HouTx replied to rlpalmer3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The pathway to NP is not any easier than PA. You'd still be dealing with the same issues. I understand your passionate need to "help people", but getting there involves a long and challenging...
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    Texas RN to Documentation Specialist

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

    Sorry you haven't received any responses. In my experience, doc specialists are employed by the Informatics department. Depending on the scope of the position, they need to have a pretty robust...
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    Graduate Nurse Residency Salary

    HouTx replied to SummerGrad17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If they're quoting you a flat rate salary, this would seem to indicate that the residency jobs are 'exempt' status rather than hourly. From the employer's standpoint, this would be much easier to...
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    In Between Jobs - Survival Tips, Please!

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

    Unemployment benefits are unlikely due to brief job tenure & voluntary termination. I do know of one person in my area who did manage to win unemployment after resignation because he could prove...
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    Not under consideration?

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

    Online HR systems, and the human processes behind them vary. Chances are the "not in consideration" message is just built in to the software. Status notifications can be either automated or human....
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    Treats too much?!

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

    I can't imagine any scenario in which people would be annoyed by cookies. Just be sure to make enough for everyone. BTW, the shortened form of St. Patrick's (Day) is St. Paddy because this denotes...
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    Can't get happy?

    HouTx replied to TNViking's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I encourage you to 'become engaged' in task force/committee work in your facility. This demonstrates not only your value, but also a deeper level of commitment to your employer. These are...
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    Ethical dilemma...need advice!

    HouTx replied to RNME1992's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my state, physicians can delegate this and other esthetic procedures to their nursing staff after ensuring appropriate training and competency validation. It is going on in a lot of "medi-spa"...
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    Feeling doubtful...just got accepted to Nursing school!

    HouTx replied to jmhastings334's topic in General Students

    Stop for a minute and think about all of the nurses you've worked with over the last few years. Now - don't you think you're just as smart (or smarter) than they are? So it is only logical . . ....
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    Not transferring transcripts due to bad grades?

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

    Honesty and integrity are core values of the nursing profession - included very explicitly in our Code of Ethics. These standards are also reflected in nursing education programs and state Nurse...
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    I'm so mad!

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

    I know it's hard not to take everything personally when you're searching for a job, but it will be much less stressful if you can. Try to reframe in a way that is actually more aligned with reality ....
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    Did nursing school prepare you for the NCLEX ?

    HouTx replied to Prettybadd's topic in Nursing Career

    Concept-based curriculum should produce much better outcomes (NCLEX-wise) than more traditional models because it is focused on development of clinical reasoning (critical thinking) ability rather...
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    Auditing falls .. where to begin?

    HouTx replied to Anise4evr's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Magic pixie dust??? Hey, I feel your pain. All of a sudden, this is a huge issue for the C-Suite. They're demanding results RIGHT NOW. ..... as long as the fix doesn't require more staff or...
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    Best route to NP for me?

    HouTx replied to musicisforus13's topic in General Nursing

    Please consider the likelihood of actually getting an NP job with absolutely no nursing experience. My organization employs a lot of NPs in all types of settings. All positions require a solid...
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    Is this normal for a first semester nursing program?

    HouTx replied to quitor1moretry's topic in General Students

    The foundational information for physical and psycho-social assessment was covered in basic sciences, A & P and psychology/sociology. It now has to be applied IRL - e.g. position of organs,...
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    Excited, Anxious, and Lost

    HouTx replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Students

    Oh sheesh - not another wanna be CRNA. Honestly, perioperative nursing is pretty cool, but not that cool. I guess that the motivation is financial, right? It may surprise you to know that there...
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    I blew my teas exam :(

    HouTx replied to anhtran94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm sorry you have had such a disappointment. But - if you really want to pursue nursing education, you're going to need to develop more resiliency. Nursing education is challenging and many people...