HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nervous about graduating

    HouTx replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Students

    My grannie used to refer to this type of worrying as "paying interest on money you haven't even borrowed"... If you're a worrywart, this type of thinking is pretty much your "normal". But if not, it...
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    Not sure if this is stupid question or not but..

    HouTx replied to EP10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My organization provides BLS training as a part of onboarding for new employees. No charge to
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    New Grad Clinical Supervisor? Am I shooting myself in the leg?

    HouTx replied to chimichanga18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a friend who resigned her position with a very large school district - on she had held for > 10 years - because they switched to this type of arrangement. She tried it for a year, but was...
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    Job satisfaction; pre-nurse student

    HouTx replied to WannaBeNurse786's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, there isn't a lot of career growth in nursing. We have severe salary compression, with staff nurse salaries tending to plateau around 5 years. Average annual "raises" are ~ 3%. The only...
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    Hispanic Student Failed Nclex 1st time.

    HouTx replied to FutureRn2018ly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, based on your written communications, you're more literate than many of us native-born folks. There are also a lot of substandard schools right here in the US, so you're in good company. No...
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    I'm a new RN here..

    HouTx replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    Here, let me Google that for you. In order to be eligible, you'll need at least 12 months of RN experience with 1000 hours in an oncology setting along with an unencumbered
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    Sister's Nursing School may be going under/losing accredidation

    HouTx replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in General Students

    When nursing schools lose their accreditation or opt to close voluntarily for one reason or another, they will 'teach out' the remaining students. So she won't be left high and dry. Is this WGU by...
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    Should I not look back at nursing ever again?

    HouTx replied to nocturna's topic in General Students

    Any nursing program you apply for will investigate your previous nursing program experience and uncover the fact that you left due to a failing grade. This may make any sort of nursing program...
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    School on Probationary Status

    HouTx replied to KittyBooBoo's topic in General Students

    'On probation" is still accredited. If a program actually loses accreditation, they will 'teach out' the remaining students. So sorry to hear that FL is experiencing such difficulties. A great...
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    Alternatives if not accepted into a program?

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

    Make sure you understand the type of LPN program. "College hour" programs include some courses that are transferable to an RN program but "clock hour" (vocational) programs do not. The best type of...
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    CNA to LVN to ADN - I thought getting my RN would open more doors for me.

    HouTx replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm curious. Why do you feel that LTACHs are a "death sentence for your license"? The only things that can impact your license are your own decisions and actions. Do you feel that these...
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    I know this gets posted often...

    HouTx replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm - I dunno what's going on. From your descriptions, I am confident that you wouldn't have any difficulty landing a job in my part of the country. It's a puzzle. BTW, the interview dress code...
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    Prior discipline. Now in Nurseys for public view.

    HouTx replied to danij040866's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I actually didn't realize that Nursys information included this stuff. But, as I understand it, it reflects information downloaded from the state BONs - so if it's on their record, I guess it shows...
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    Prioritizing

    HouTx replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    Relax. Take a breath. You're at the very beginning of the educational process. The curriculum is sequentially arranged, so that you will absorb more and more information at the same time you're...
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    Overwhelmed

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

    Just want to chime in - if you sustained an on-the-job injury which has impacted your ability to continue in your current career, have you investigated any disability/career training benefits that may...
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    what steps next after non nursing degree?

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

    Of course expense is a major issue (as it is for most of us) but your GPA will also be a critical factor in the choices that are available to you. If this is a concern, then the step-wise approach...
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    Colorado BON Background Check

    HouTx replied to wanna_be's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm not licensed in CO, but I do know that they are one of the only states that do NOT do either a fingerprint or paper criminal records check -- it's entirely self-disclosure. HERE's more...
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    how to write a CV

    HouTx replied to ayo2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you mean resume. Although both types of documents are used in the employment process, they have two different areas of focus. A resume is a listing of your job qualifications, including jobs...
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    Nurse Beth, MSN, RN please help!!

    HouTx replied to Clara38's topic in Nursing Career

    Is there an experience gap in your resume? If so, this may be providing a negative impression to potential employers. There's no need - EVER - to disclose personal information as part of the...
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    Aspiring nurse with questions

    HouTx replied to PinkMom's topic in Texas Nursing

    My organization conducts 'transition to practice' (residency) programs for new grads at several of our facilities. "Transition to Practice" is the new label for these programs. Program participants...
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    Nursing without a License - What can be done

    HouTx replied to PinayUSA's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, it is a criminal offense. The individual is subject to arrest and their case is referred to the District Attorney. In the latest BON bulletin, four cases were reported. Oddly enough, all of...
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    Need advice: 1mo into NG program, want to seek another job

    HouTx replied to sepulveda's topic in Nursing Career

    In my part of the country, only acute care hospitals are able to afford transition to practice programs for new grads. Other settings just have to make do with an extended orientation. Many...
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    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    HouTx replied to taraleee's topic in Nursing Career

    Here, take a look at THIS site - American Psychiatric Nurses Association - for tons of information. It has the answer to your
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    Pay Way Too Low

    HouTx replied to BsnBull's topic in Texas Nursing

    In terms of salary scale, San Antonio is on the low end of the scale. According to the last information I saw, Houston was at the top, followed closely by DFW. It has a lot to do with supply &...
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    I have a kids question!

    HouTx replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing - and the Healthcare industry in general - moves very quickly. Taking a hiatus is always risky because you can get really far behind, particularly if you work in a clinical specialty that...