HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    BSN VS MSN

    HouTx replied to marqoo10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Truth? The likelihood of actually obtaining an advanced (specialist) job with no nursing experience is very very small. I have no idea who is hiring entry-level NPs, but it's not my organization...
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    how to answer this question?

    HouTx replied to futurefnp27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is an increasing amount of published evidence which indicates that NP outcomes are equivalent to those of physicians - some small studies have even shown that NPs are better, but these are...
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    When is it time to leave...?

    HouTx replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I've found myself involved in some discussions about a related issue... How can we maximize the value of our experienced, highly expert older nurses who are no longer physically able to...
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    SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    HouTx replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    OP, something in your well-organized and very articulate thread gave me pause... Please do not assume that nursing jobs are associated with great health & retirement benefits. This is far from...
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    HouTx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many different ethical issues bubbling around in this thread. It's very interesting to see all the divergent opinions. Thanks for sharing. IMHO, the intent of drug diversion needs to...
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    Accelerated ADN/ASN Vs ABSN

    HouTx replied to maki122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think OP may be looking for unicorns. I've never heard of an accelerated ADN. The "accelerated" part of a nursing program is only the clinical stuff. ADN programs are too brief to benefit from...
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    ER vs Trauma Nurse

    HouTx replied to al3x117's topic in Emergency

    Many top-tier trauma centers have a completely separate service line & staff for trauma, including a separate pathway through the ED. Nurses who work with ED Trauma are frequently required to...
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    Gave PO contrast too early?

    HouTx replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    Although OP is taking ownership, this is a great example of a systemic issue.... lack of clarity in the dosage & admin process. The problem has been identified, now hopefully someone will take...
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    Lost stethoscopes

    HouTx replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I would suggest attaching one of those 'lost item' thingamajigs... There are a bunch of them on Amazon. You can locate the missing object with an app on your cell
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    HouTx replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    OP - I admire your integrity. Rather than continuing to take the path of least resistance - which would undoubtedly result in burnout of nuclear proportions, you're taking responsibility for your own...
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    Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    HouTx replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    Your question may have stumped us because you are targeting two very different ends of the health care continuum. Nurses who specialize in wound care are primarily employed in acute/inpatient...
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    Nursing School?

    HouTx replied to LawP15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi neighbor! Here are listings of all approved nursing RN & LVN programs in Texas. Take a look and you can see all your options, depending upon how far you are willing to drive. I strongly urge...
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    Unreasonable professor

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

    If you are offended by an instructor insisting on correct grammar and punctuation, moving into a much more formal APA-style writing (required for nursing papers) will be an ordeal. Nursing education...
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    What are clinicals really like?

    HouTx replied to coder24's topic in General Students

    OP - have you considered becoming a PA instead? That would allow you to escape all that messy hands-on nursing stuff. Bottom line, it's impossible to enter advanced nursing practice without first...
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    How not to get overwhelmed?

    HouTx replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind - the number of people who have been successful in your program. It is highly unlikely that they were all smarter than you. If they could do it, so can you. Rinse & Repeat as...
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    Dealing with a bad group member...did I screw up and what to do now? (Long)

    HouTx replied to throwaway26's topic in General Students

    AAARRGGHH! Group projects are the worst. Unfortunately, you will be caught in the same morass at each successive level of education - been there, done that. The only positive aspect is - by the...
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    Are nurses actually people too???

    HouTx replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    LOL - I remember feeling the same way -- back in the Dark Ages when I was a student. I was in absolute, total awe of the ICU nursing staff. I knew I would never ever make it to their exalted level....
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    Present vs. future advice

    HouTx replied to atrn4887's topic in Nursing Career

    You've got a great Hubs - give him a hug for us. I agree with Hubs - there are no "do-overs" when it comes to family. Babies don't stay that way very long & you'll never get that time back. But,...
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    Berkeley College LPN to BSN program @ Woodland Park, NJ

    HouTx replied to Celeena1215's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you an LPN? If not, it would not appear that you qualify for the new program. Although Surgical Technology is certainly involved in direct care, it is not equivalent to LPN scope of practice....
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    Need advice/ guidance for my educational advancement of Nursing.

    HouTx replied to sbolesRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Ditto on recommendation for MSN in Public Health. No matter what happens to health care in the US, this is going to be an ongoing need. I would urge caution about shooting for a "research" career....
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    I'm getting discouraged about going back to school for FNP

    HouTx replied to arw555's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you looked at the employment projections for FNPs? They are not so rosy in many areas of the country, particularly now that ACA changes are in question. I tend to agree with your advisors -...
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    Is this Pay too low for Baylor Scott and white??

    HouTx replied to Nursemia's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree - it's a geographical phenomenon. Statewide variation is market driven. Areas with less supply have to offer higher salaries to support their recruitment needs. Although we're a very big...
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    No trauma at Parkland emergency dept

    HouTx replied to Thenurseofmordor's topic in Texas Nursing

    I find it difficult to believe that a Texan, especially someone who is apparently involved in emergency services, did not know what Parkland was - LOL. OP, thanks for the clarification. Most...
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    Helpless

    HouTx replied to Living_True's topic in Texas Nursing

    Critical thinking is not nursing-specific. It is application of logic. I understand OP's frustration, but there may be some level of misunderstanding. Having 'connections' or family in health...
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    Hospitals make people sicker than they have to be

    HouTx replied to AliNajaCat's topic in Nursing News

    LOL - I am always amused when a physician "discovers" something that has been around like - forever. He should have taken some time to do a bit of research. For instance, the Planetree healing...