HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nursing OR Nutritionist?

    HouTx replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    Want to extend my Kudos as well! There's nothing that impresses me as much as successful weight loss - way to go! PP's are providing great advice. Unfortunately, US healthcare is pretty much still...
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    Scrub help

    HouTx replied to LaloM's topic in General Students

    Don't feel bad. This is due to the fact that your shoulders are larger than your waist, so you practically have to dislocate an arm to get them off, right? Tricks of the trade.... locate a seamstress...
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    Will Twu overlook my bad teas v math score on my application?

    HouTx replied to mcastillo15's topic in General Students

    My guess? No, they probably won't 'overlook' anything. But please try not to take it personally because it's not about you. TWU is deluged with applicants to their highly competitive program. If...
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    Getting a job while in Nursing school

    HouTx replied to ren.romeo95's topic in General Students

    Most larger hospitals in my area have Patient Care Technician (PCT) roles designed specifically for senior nursing students. These have very flexible work schedules. Have you checked to see if any...
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    PhD vs DNP

    HouTx replied to Hoyasaxa96's topic in General Students

    There's a third choice..... EdD. After investigating outcomes & curricula, I discovered that continuing in a nursing-centric degree was not the best choice for me. Nursing programs tend to...
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    Any nursing students out there with ADD/ADHD?

    HouTx replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    I wish you both the best - I really do. I have a close family member who has a learning disability that was very challenging. She deliberately chose a career field in which her weakness was not a...
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    Malcom x college city college/trade school-nursing

    HouTx replied to wfunches's topic in General Students

    It's a good idea to be cautious. My advice? Take the least expensive option that's available to you. Community Colleges are a huge bargain. After you obtain your RN, you can always pursue your...
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    Nursing School with a Chronic Illness?

    HouTx replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    Realistically, I don't know how a nursing program could accommodate a student who is: 1) unable to be fully vaccinated as required for clinical work in hospitals and 2) at risk for infection due to...
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    What are my chances of being accepted to a direct-entry MSN program?

    HouTx replied to Falco421's topic in General Students

    Aside from PP's very articulate & accurate advice & the logical comparisons between vocational certification & a degree ..... Who in the world is going to hire an inexperienced NP?? My...
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    Trade school credits / Nursing

    HouTx replied to wfunches's topic in General Students

    OK - PP provided a nice explanation of the difference between vocational/trade schools & those that have transferable college credits. I don't blame you for being angry. The 'sales pitch' at...
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    Got ATT, am I in the clear?

    HouTx replied to guest4/14's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Depends on your state process. . . some states - like mine - have moved things around so that the big-time background check is done as part of the admission process to nursing school. So when it...
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    Hired after Fired

    HouTx replied to YesYesRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh my stars and garters. Speaking from personal experience here... If being canned meant the end of a nursing career, there would be a lot fewer working nurses. IMO, future career directions and...
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    Doubts on becoming an RN because i don't think i am smart enough..

    HouTx replied to cardenas_a's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing education in the US is designed to produce generalists. Educational specialization does not occur until graduate (MSN) school. I'm very glad you are considering a career in nursing, but...
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    I want to become a nurse anesthetist but I am in my senior year getting a psych B.A!

    HouTx replied to nakirahpinkman's topic in Nursing Career

    Any credits you have earned are undoubtedly transferable if they have been obtained at a regionally accredited school. But you will have to complete all of the course requirements for a nursing...
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    Attention all COBs

    HouTx replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurses Rock

    You're most
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    Sharps injuries

    HouTx replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Nursing

    In light of the sheer number of sharp things (that can poke or cut you) you will handle as part of our nursing practice, it's very likely that we will get stuck or cut at some point. Careful practice...
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    Transition from ICU nursing

    HouTx replied to Cg134357's topic in General Nursing

    I never made that switch, but I know a LOT of ICU nurses who did .... they loved Home Care but not the cut in salary or lack of access to additional resources. A couple were also very frustrated by...
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    Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

    HouTx replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

    Doubtful that you would be able to work part time until you have achieved an acceptable competency level .... and this could be a steep learning curve in
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    Recruiter vs direct hiring

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

    Completely agree with PP. Employers do not need to spend money on advertising or recruiters when they have a constant stream of applicants (especially new grads). Apply directly to each
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    New Grad subacute help and advice please

    HouTx replied to blindcheeseit's topic in Rehabilitation

    Congratulations on your new job. One of the biggest shortcomings in our (US) nursing education curriculum is the overwhelming focus on acute care settings. Our new grads don't have a very clear...
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    Working over 40 hours... still no overtime pay? Legal?

    HouTx replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Amen. This is the absolute truth. Work is Work. If Education is required for your job, it is Work. No difference. If you are required to participate in a Task Force or Shared Governance Committee...
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    Neuroscience ICU or Oncology

    HouTx replied to medicalninja's topic in General Nursing

    OK - I'll admit I am biased. I LOVE Neuro-trauma ICU. That's where I began as a new grad. It has a steep learning curve & is very fast paced. Neuro is typically not a student's favorite area of...
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    Curious how Magnet Hospitals & employment?

    HouTx replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, there's too much drama about the Magnet=BSN controversy. Achieving Magnet designation is about a lot more than this. Is it worth it? In my organization, the Magnet facilities outperform (in a...
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    What a Tobacco Treatment Course Taught Me About Opioid Abuse

    HouTx replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this really enlightening article. As a nurse, this is a confusing area for me. I understand the logical parallels with tobacco addiction, but it's the precipitating factors I...
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    Having to meet with the hospitals lawyer

    HouTx replied to Mhsrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I have been deposed 3 separate times (YIKES!!) .... as a nurse educator with two different organizations (double YIKES!). I recall that the easiest part of the process was meeting with my employer's...