HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What do you call the tracking device nurses sometimes wear?

    HouTx replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I work with our Supply Chain Management folks - they refer to this (RFID locators on equipment) as "Asset Management Systems". We're starting to include this in most of new mobile equipment...
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    Nursing Research for publication

    HouTx replied to spartan_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The Institutional Review Board (IRB) you're using will have criteria that reflect all of the "official" requirements that will be needed for publication. Most larger organizational IRBs have...
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    **STRESSED** how to study for Foundations at UTA on campus

    HouTx replied to sydoo's topic in General Students

    If you haven't yet taken a test, what information are you using to reach this conclusion? In any student group I've ever been in (or taught), the most popular conversation topic has been "woe is me",...
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    paramedic starting nursing school

    HouTx replied to Josh-n-tn's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the (nursing) tribe! You're wise to keep your background on a 'need to know' basis rather than running the risk of negative consequences. I'm sure that, over time, your level of expertise...
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    IM/IV med administration

    HouTx replied to wordrm's topic in General Students

    In A & P, nurses learn about the nervous system - including the distribution of 'sensory' pathways throughout the body. Some parts of the body have a LOT of sensory nerves.... fingers, hands,...
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    L & D residency programs with nurse Midwives

    HouTx replied to blackmamba89's topic in General Students

    I am unaware of any organizations that will fund CNM education - however, most have tuition reimbursement benefits for their employees. Granted, this is usually not sufficient to pay for everything,...
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    Keep mouth shut? A & P 2

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

    At some point in the nursing education process, the focus shifts from 'recall' to 'understanding'. In order to cope with this transition, the product/outcome of your study has to shift from memorized...
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    online RN refresher course & advice needed?

    HouTx replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    If your BON does not require it, you don't need a refresher course. I'm jealous too. When you interview, be sure to highlight everything you learned during your hiatus... emphasize your improved...
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    Am I not meant to be a nurse?

    HouTx replied to mimi1317's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it's hard - but it's personal. Those school admission people don't even know you. You aren't being "rejected"... you're just coming in lower than the competition. It DOES depend upon the...
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    Which Shift for Family Life: Nights or Days

    HouTx replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights (11-7) when my kids were little. We accidentally discovered that they didn't realize that I worked. One day hubby was explaining to the pre-school teacher that I wouldn't be able to...
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    Employee home buying assistance

    HouTx replied to stepbystep12's topic in General Nursing

    It's only a perk for execs... generally part of the relo package. They provide "assistance" with sale of previous home & purchase of a new one. Sigh. Not for us common
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    Certifications to get before applying to ER as a GN?

    HouTx replied to ItsCheese's topic in General Students

    First Aid would be pretty worthless since it's a program designed for "civilians" not health care professionals. Your employer will pay for ACLS if your job requires it.. and it usually is for all ED...
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    Passing NP certification

    HouTx replied to millani's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! We're proud of
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    Kicked off unit when Joint Commission arrives

    HouTx replied to Skittles767's topic in General Students

    Student rotations add to the cost of hospital operations... in terms of decreased productivity & increased liability. Schools do not 'pay' anything to the host facility in my part of the country....
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    MSN Dropout?

    HouTx replied to tamale29's topic in General Students

    I prefer to think of it as "double-starting" or "taking a hiatus" rather than dropping out - LOL. I did it... started grad school & life interfered for a couple of years before I was able to...
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    Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    HouTx replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    I know I'm really late to this party - don't know how I missed this thread the first time around... But the OP's instructor is actually adhering to EVIDENCE-BASED instructional methodology. There is...
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    MA/ADN Bridgeprogram

    HouTx replied to kriziaelora1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NOT WORTH IT!!!! STOP RUN . . . This is a scam surrounded by a strong sales pitch. MA trining is a vocational/clock hour program. This means that they don't have any transferable credits. The...
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    Will you not be able to enter a program with a 3.0?

    HouTx replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you investigated any other health careers? There are many with approximately the same educational requirements, but a lot less competition. Frankly, many of them have a much better career...
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    Are there any fields good for someone who doesn't work well under pressure?

    HouTx replied to Suzyq85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly? I'm trying to think of an area of nursing practice with minimal stress & no productivity pressure that requires multi-tasking..... and I can't think of any. Even the educational process...
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    Were To Begin

    HouTx replied to Rachelochoa69's topic in Nursing Career

    Is that just one gigantic title? With every word capitalized, it seems that way. Do you have a question for
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    Is nursing my future?

    HouTx replied to Rdnb6614's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're serious about becoming a nurse, you'll need to develop a plan... otherwise, it will just remain a dream. Suggest you start by investigating the educational requirements & available...
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    Utica college Florida..

    HouTx replied to superking's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - a very quick Google provided all the information you're looking for. If you want to be successful in your nursing education, you'll need to become more
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    Masters Degree assgt on L&M help please

    HouTx replied to CairnsICU's topic in Nurse Management

    How did it go? Sorry I didn't come across this thread earlier. The question makes perfect sense to me - LOL. I usually try to apply metaphors to facilitate understanding of complex concepts, and I...
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    Basic EKG class teaching ideas?

    HouTx replied to compassionresearcher's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Relax. You are NEVER going to please everyone. There are always participants who really don't want to be there.... especially if it's a mandatory course to keep their job. Sounds like you are doing...
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    What is the best way to obtain CEU provider to teach end of life care as an NP

    HouTx replied to Kghkat's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You will need to get the course approved for CE at the appropriate level. If you are only going to be providing the course in your state (and those immediately surrounding it), you can go through...