HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    RN to MSN for CNS?

    HouTx replied to broe0043's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess I have a different perspective. I did a dual focus MSN - Critical Care CNS & Education - and have never regretted it. Like many large organizations, mine has recognized the value of CNS...
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    I got paired with the dropout :(

    HouTx replied to ChristiHamm8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a look at the information about your grade will be determined for these types of classes/activities. If your 'partner(s)' efforts will impact your grade - e.g., everyone in the group will...
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    Pay in Austin, TX (1 yr experience RN)

    HouTx replied to madRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    PP is correct about salaries. Just like everywhere else, nursing salaries in our state are largely a result of supply & demand. Everyone and their Great Aunt Sally wants to move to Austin, so...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    HouTx replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Very interesting thread. To me, prayer is basically the same as meditation with a spiritual intention... quiet reflection intended to 'center' oneself and achieve a positive frame of mind. It may be...
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    Frequent cancellations

    HouTx replied to firemedic12's topic in General Nursing

    It never ceases to amaze me that hospital administrators believe nurses have magical abilities... that enable them to live on much less income than normal people. Maybe they think we can change...
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    Action plan for discipline?

    HouTx replied to NewRNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that OP's action plan focus on the concept that quality care is a collaborative / team effort rather than the responsibility of any one individual. Rather than lapsing into a 'not...
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

    HouTx replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - OPs story is chock full of instances that appear to reflect the Charge Nurse 'practicing medicine without a license'. This is a violation of every state NPA. OP is a tough spot. Going along...
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    Back to school for MN or MPH

    HouTx replied to Helennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Depends - what career directions are you aiming for? If you're on a path to nursing leadership, you'll need your MSN. If you're more interested in delivering care rather than administration and...
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    Group Projects

    HouTx replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in General Students

    Doctoral programs are all about group work. Some classes were actually taught by the students - at the beginning of the semester, we reviewed the syllabus and each picked a topic and taught it to our...
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    Need help. Not seeing eye to eye with instructor

    HouTx replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Deliberately provoking your instructor is NEVER a wise decision. Although schools strive to ensure objective measures, there are times when subjectivity is inescapable. When this is the case, you do...
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    Selection criteria help

    HouTx replied to esala's topic in General Students

    Here goes. If the organization utilizes behavioral interviewing techniques, you will be asked questions designed to gather information about each criteria. Things like "Tell me about a time when...
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    A and P 2 cardiovascular system heart is a pain

    HouTx replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Students

    You guys are all so smart! As a soon-to-be old person, I'm so glad you'll be managing my
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    What Am I Doing Wrong?

    HouTx replied to hennezzy's topic in General Students

    Not quite accurate, although I really wish it was. Sleeping is much more enjoyable than plowing through really dense information. And you're leaving out an important step - Working Memory....
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    Nursing Entrance Essay

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

    Sorry, but it appears that you weren't really serious about your education or pursuing your "dream". Otherwise, why did you enroll in education to 'get your GPA up" at the very beginning of your...
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    I HATE chemistry

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

    Yep - for beginning Chemistry, the instructor makes all the difference. Same goes for Statistics. Both of these courses are very challenging for people without strong math skills.... and there is...
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    Best Route to BSN

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

    Do you already have a bachelor's degree? If not, an ABSN is not an option. Please heed PP's advice re: incurring student loan debt. It's a terrible burden that cannot be discharged via bankruptcy....
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    A&P Cardiovascular System

    HouTx replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL - in my experience, newbies definitely have more difficulty with Endocrine. Most CV concepts are fairly "visible" and there are somatic sensations associated with them (palpitations, feeling...
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    Stress & Time Crunches/Having THOSE Days..!

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

    Peaks and valleys.... although it is difficult to find perspective when you're in the middle of all that turmoil, your Sunday shift isn't the norm, right? We all have had those horrible shifts where...
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    MSN or CCM

    HouTx replied to roscoenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    It doesn't have to be an 'either or'.... you can do both. CCMs are in high demand in my area. It seems that there are a lot of new opportunities as Population Health programs emerge. So I'm sure that...
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    I'm not sure what route to take next? I feel lost.

    HouTx replied to 1Niss's topic in Nursing Career

    Those jobs that have "NP / PA" mean that they will accept applications from either an NP or physician's assistant. My organization employs a lot of NPs in both ambulatory and acute care jobs. The...
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    Can I work as a sitter?

    HouTx replied to Zara1209's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can work in any sort of job you wish to - LOL. However, in any sort of patient contact / healthcare role, you will still have to fulfill the responsibilities of your license, no matter what the...
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    Career path...?? MSN concentration?

    HouTx replied to sophie<3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Based on your post, it would seem that you're interested in workplace education rather than academia, right? If so, an MSN is going to be "necessary, but not sufficient" to achieve your goals. In...
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    Career path...?? MSN concentration?

    HouTx replied to sophie<3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Based on your post, it would seem that you're interested in workplace education rather than academia, right? If so, an MSN is going to be "necessary, but not sufficient" to achieve your goals. In...
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    Electronic Charting

    HouTx replied to Mar010891's topic in General Nursing

    CPOM (computerized physician order management) adoption is one of the important criteria that is being measured as part of the "meaningful use". ... For non-USA folks, this is a Federal initiative...
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    Your funniest "are you serious?!?!" MIDAS report

    HouTx replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably going to be a really unpopular opinion It is important to report 'near misses' as well as actual adverse incidents.... because THAT is where the real improvements come from. Serious...