HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    What looks good on a nursing school application?

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

    PP is correct. The source of your pre-licensure education does not have a great deal of influence on hiring decisions because all new grads take the same NCLEX. In fact, this can be a real...
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    Binded with a contract and trying to see the positive side of it.

    HouTx replied to nursejaclynxx's topic in General Nursing

    Although it may normally be challenging to move from outpt to acute care, I don't believe it is as difficult to move from outpt Surgery to inpt Surgery.... I've seen it happen quite a bit. So, if OP...
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    Superb Online School for Prerequisites

    HouTx replied to tdhollowell's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just curious. How do you know it is 'superb' if you haven't completed any classes yet? Great customer service does not necessarily equate to great learning outcomes - as demonstrated by many...
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    Anyone catch HIV from patients as a Nurse or Nursing student? My biggest fear!

    HouTx replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the mid-90's, a co-worker of mine developed a corneal herpes infection due to a patient coughing in her face... lost her vision in that eye and subsequently had a corneal transplant to restore some...
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    Why are we so complacent with high patient loads

    HouTx replied to Fullmetalnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In a very large and well-known study (Hospital Nurse Staffing and Patient Mortality, Nurse Burnout, and Job Dissatisfaction) published in JAMA (October 23/30, 2002 - Vol 288, No. 16) Linda Aiken...
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    Narcotic counts

    HouTx replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Any discrepancy? No one leaves until it's resolved. Srsly. Our acute care facilities are all on Pyxis, & LTACS, LTC & Clinics are still on paper at this point - but the process is...
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    CPR in a van

    HouTx replied to Joseph callmejoe's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has been very entertaining - thanks to the contributors with a sense of humor. BTW, it is certainly possible to do 100% online AHA-approved BLS. My organization converted to this process...
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    MSN

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

    PP is correct. An MSN is "necessary but not sufficient" to nursing leadership jobs. It's never too early to start moving along in your career progression. Start by taking advantage of peer...
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    so embarrassed...

    HouTx replied to kesia123a's topic in General Students

    Have you shared any of this information with the teachers in question? None of them have a crystal ball, so unless you tell them what's happening with you they will have no idea. Likewise with your...
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    How do you introduce yourself to other health care professionals?

    HouTx replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    Ouch! Too bad, you were doing so well. This post is coming across as condescending. You castigate a poster for making a comment about "all docs" but now you're doing the same thing... tsk tsk....
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    Unsure about fit for program.

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

    I have actually never come across anyone that equated nursing qualifications with physical appearance... never. There is just no connection. If anything, above average intelligence is a bonus, but...
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    Need advice: Paying for Nursing school

    HouTx replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a long shot, but some rural hospitals do offer tuition assistance or even scholarships in return for a work commitment. You may want to investigate this if you can. Tuition reimbursement...
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    How Hard Should You Push to Get That Nursing Job?

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

    Great advice Caroline. But - PLEASE - avoid disclosing your real identity on social media. It is important for everyone, but for nurses it is essential. One tiny slip could endanger your entire...
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    Wound Care- Good choice for a new nurse?

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

    I have never worked with a Wound Care nurse who did not have extensive nursing experience prior to assuming the role. Wound Care is a very specialized field - if this is where you begin, it may be...
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    Moving to TX from PA

    HouTx replied to Citynurse302's topic in Texas Nursing

    Austin hospitals are swamped with hopeful new grads on a continuous basis. Same goes for Houston & DFW metro areas. Salaries are largely based on supply & demand, so I don't expect the...
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    San Antonio

    HouTx replied to ERNURSE47's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio is a pretty small market - I don't believe you'll find the range of non-clinical positions that are available in the larger metro areas. For instance, certified CM's are a hot commodity...
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    Clocking out

    HouTx replied to Kathan123's topic in Texas Nursing

    PP is correct. However, make sure that you inform your supervisor that you haven't completed your documentation... in writing is best, so you have a record that you have informed him/her, including a...
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    Need to change my study habits

    HouTx replied to wannabeny's topic in General Students

    I'm a very fast reader also. I love to read & always have my Kindle with me. BUT reading for enjoyment and reading for retention/understanding are two different animals. Recreational reading is...
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    Divorce and nursing school

    HouTx replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    You're not alone. It seems as though 'going back to school' is associated with marital problems. In some cases, I think that the student spouse is seeking a positive change and a more positive...
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    Taking a break from school

    HouTx replied to Ratrob's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry that you find yourself in such a sad place. Have you discussed this with your program director? I encourage you to do so. Based on my own experience with similar situations, they will...
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    Unsure about major?

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

    It's very refreshing to see how honest you are about your own weaknesses. You're absolutely right in assuming that becoming a nurse takes hard work, time and effort. Nursing practice requires a high...
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    RNFA, Surgical NP, or ONP

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

    It may be a good idea to explore the various scopes of advanced nursing practice before you decide on a career path. There is no "Surgical NP" or "Ortho NP" - these reflect medical specialties, not...
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    Nursing school - I don't know what to do next

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

    Contact the school or look at their website for instructions. They usually have a step-by-step guide for prospective students. Good
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    Pre-employment personality test

    HouTx replied to jy17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's odd that you haven't received any feedback. In my experience, 'charm school' screens provide automated feedback - either something like "we regret that you don't fit....." (and you're prevented...
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    Nurses with eating disorders?

    HouTx replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I worked alongside a nurse who exhibited classic signs (long johns in all weather, walking 2 miles to and from work, always taking stairs, never joining in with communal snacks, never taking an actual...