HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nursing Position after Graduating

    HouTx replied to dontran0120's topic in General Students

    Many organizations will only hire new grads AFTER they have obtained a license because anyone who fails NCLEX has to be moved into an unlicensed role... and this is hugely difficult to
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    Nursing Pay

    HouTx replied to dontran0120's topic in General Students

    Salaries are variable, even within the state - depending upon many factors. In our state right now, Houston metro area seems to have the highest salaries for BSN grads. TMC hospitals are reportedly...
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    New Grad-Leave Top Ranked Hospital For ICU Job?

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

    As you gain additional experience, you will become aware of some universal truths for job hunting. The more "opportunities" (e.g., vacant positions) there are, the greater the turnover. Excessive...
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    preceptor problems?

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

    Hmm - It's sort of an unwritten rule that the newbie is supposed to adapt to meet the expectations of his/her preceptor rather than the other way round... that's how the learning occurs. This means...
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    Passed nclex finally after being out of school for two years

    HouTx replied to Blacksheep80's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations - I can only imagine how relieved you are to finally defeat the NCLEX monster. I understand and respect your anxiety about putting patients at risk in an acute care (hospital) setting....
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    beginning assessment

    HouTx replied to garnerja's topic in General Students

    Relax. It truly is just used to establish a benchmark for where you start. Don't freak out if they require you to re-take this on a periodic basis. The school will then be able to track your...
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    Need help lvn to bsn?

    HouTx replied to LVN23's topic in General Students

    If you can gain admission to a BSN program that 'fits' your needs, this is definitely the way to go. Find out what pre-reqs are requited and then get them at the CC. It's much more economical. CCs...
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    Anxious: Must Get 100% on Math Competency

    HouTx replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in General Students

    The "perfection" expectations are not unusual in accelerated courses. That's only one of the factors that make them so stressful. It's an ironic situation that I have seen several times... students...
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    BLS/CPR

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

    Delayed cards should not be a problem. If you provide the date of your training & the Instructor contact information, they can get information that you completed the
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    Accepted into 2 Nursing Programs. Advice?

    HouTx replied to mcmrp's topic in Nursing Career

    BSN - no question. Houston area hospital systems have largely stopped hiring ADN new grads. Career prospects would be limited without a BSN. I'm a bit biased. I'm a UTHSC-Houston alum (MSN). The...
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    Need advice

    HouTx replied to ferny00145's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are caught up in such a difficult situation. The unfortunate truth is - clinical courses just don't transfer from program to program unless the schools are part of a formal...
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    Non-Science Bachelor Degree to RN

    HouTx replied to Oyiwaa's topic in General Students

    You need to contact the program to get accurate answers to specific questions. In the US, there is generally no difference in admission criteria based upon age or previous experience. The only...
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    South University (Austin)

    HouTx replied to loveify's topic in General Students

    Honestly? As long as your pre-licensure program is fully approved/accredited & produces the right outcomes (NCLEX pass rate) it doesn't make a huge difference. The biggest problem is that South...
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    I Think I Messed Up =(

    HouTx replied to Subvers658's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Please look into Vet/Military-friendly nursing programs. A quick Google will turn up those results. These schools have expertise that can help you translate your current...
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    RN or BSN

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

    RN is not a degree, it is a license, so I'm assuming that you're trying to decide between a BSN or ADN program. What's best for you will depend upon your own circumstances as well as the job market in...
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    Career Dilemma

    HouTx replied to nkengchrist's topic in Nursing Career

    Kudos to you for sticking with YOUR goal despite everyone else's opinion. I wish you the best of luck on your education and achieving your ultimate
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    NCLEX - RN inquiry to the college where you studied?

    HouTx replied to akaur212's topic in General Nursing

    It's very hard for me to understand what question you are asking. If you're inquiring about the process that will approve you to take NCLEX, it includes a DIRECT communication between your school and...
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    How often do you deal with combative patients?

    HouTx replied to Futureflightbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, unpredictable, combative behavior is not confined to the ED - or even to healthcare environments... and it appears to be getting more common. People fly off the handle for the...
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    Discouraged at Chamberlain

    HouTx replied to knowethzani's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm sorry you are caught up in such a bad place. However, the grading scale & "rules" you describe are not unusual for any nursing program. The grading scale is always higher in nursing school,...
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    MA to ICU RN, Testing and Advice?

    HouTx replied to dariannarnold's topic in General Students

    I think PP means that your MA certification will not contain course content that will be transferable to a college hour program. The patient care experience and skills associated with your MA...
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    I'm not sure if nursing is for me and I am freaking out.

    HouTx replied to Brewskii13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really love all the encouraging posts from PPs. Definitely evidence that nurses (at least this bunch) are nurturers. But it seems that OP is stuck in an "either-or" cycle.... bedside nursing or...
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    Acc BSN to MSN/MPH or DNP/MPH?

    HouTx replied to cat-dog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In healthcare professions (nursing included), qualifications for generating new knowledge (e.g., research) are obtained with doctoral education. However, DNP credentials are focused on patient care...
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    RN wanting to join consultancy firm

    HouTx replied to nomad29's topic in Nursing Career

    Been there - Done that - LOL. In my experience, there are essentially 2 types of "consultant" used in Healthcare organizations - 1) diagnostic & 2) project. Diagnostic consultants are called in...
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    Graduate education

    HouTx replied to MaleRN123's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I can certainly understand your trepidation about advancing age & maintaining a clinical practice. We all get there eventually. I would advise you to investigate the wide range of higher-level...
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    Health administration vs MSN

    HouTx replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In my organization, an MSN is required for nursing leadership jobs beyond first-line positions. Many of our Chief Nurse Execs have MSN/MBAs... based on my own observations (they're a phenomenal bunch)...