HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Hybrid program of sorts?

    HouTx replied to Mansfield1891's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe that WGU Texas is not accepting new students at this time due to low NCLEX
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    Clinical Educator Interviews....No Success

    HouTx replied to nursejcarrie's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I suggest you get yourself involved in any "education" opportunity that comes around - Preceptor, BLS instructor, Unit skills checkoff, EHR training, .... anything. Workplace education is normally a...
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    MSN--overwhelmed with options

    HouTx replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I enthusiastically echo the 'traditional school' proponents. If you're concerned about flexible scheduling, keep in mind that grad school is very different from undergrad. In my program, the...
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    DNP for professor

    HouTx replied to random_nurse12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I vote EdD... my own decision. It was the most valuable route for me because I was able to focus on the discipline of education, including the aspects that are unique to my practice environment of...
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    It's Academic Sharecropper Time

    HouTx replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hey, can you provide us some insight on successful techniques to overcome the focus on collecting tuition as a priority? If anyone can do it, you can! Based on my own experience - this is the...
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    When will I know I'm investigated?

    HouTx replied to The6nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Notification process will depend on your own BON's policies and procedures. In Tx, you'd get a (registered) letter notifying you of any serious violation and subsequent requirements/actions that will...
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    What kind of AP degree do I get to work in the OR or wound care?

    HouTx replied to ray216's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with llg.... my MSN program was much more flexible. We chose a clinical focus area (med surg, critical care, OB, etc) + functional role (education, administration, CNS, etc.) and were able to...
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    Questions from My wheelchair about Nursing

    HouTx replied to Totalnoob's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I echo the concerns of PPs who feel that nursing may not be the best choice. I've worked with a few wheelchair bound nurses - due to accidents or chronic illness after becoming a nurse, but they were...
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    Nurse going to school for Data Analytics?

    HouTx replied to KDuncan890's topic in General Nursing

    Our clinical analysts are hired based upon their clinical expertise. Of course, they have to have familiarity as an EHR user & additional IT training is provided, but the essential piece is the...
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    Turned down from Nurse Tech class due to Hep B antibody

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

    I'm assuming that you had a repeat test done to make sure it's not a false positive, right? I know how awful this must be for you especially since this is a very new event and you're still processing...
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    Paying for school and work

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

    Sounds like you have already done a lot of the 'legwork' - investigating your options. Do you know for certain that you are NOT eligible for a Pell Grant? I urge you to go ahead and complete your...
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    Pre-req help!

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

    Make absolutely certain that the program you're interested in will accept the courses before you take them. It's horrible to find out later on - after your application is rejected - that things don't...
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    New nurse, having issues at first job out of school, advice is appreciated

    HouTx replied to jlb1988's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since you've already discussed your concerns with your (unsympathetic) manager, I urge you to follow the chain of command outlined in your organization's policies. Generally, this includes escalating...
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    Help!

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

    This is so shady. If the facility is accredited by Joint Commission or provides services that are reimbursed by CMS, there are regulatory requirements for orientation. One of the most fundamental...
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    Can I exceeding safe speed ticket stop me from getting a hospice job

    HouTx replied to kimlpn2013's topic in Nursing Career

    The only nursing jobs that are routinely affected by moving (traffic) violations are those in Home Care - especially if the job requires driving between client locations throughout your shift. This...
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    Confused and needing advise

    HouTx replied to Erm1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Improving your competency will open even more doors for you. Your application is much more likely to be taken seriously if you have some solid experience because those wanderlust jobs cannot provide...
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    Nurse Sues for Lunch Breaks

    HouTx replied to Mamanurse90's topic in Nursing News

    Actually, my large healthcare organization (also with a major presence in Texas & Houston) eliminated the "auto deduct" lunch in 2000 after our own internal audit revealed that we had problems...
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    Hyperbaric chamber tech

    HouTx replied to orange_dolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh - this takes me back. A couple of decades or so ago, I helped set up hyperbaric services in a couple of trauma facilities (we were generously funded by offshore oil companies because they...
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    MSN with Difficulty Relocating

    HouTx replied to rowalker915's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Agree with PP somewhat. I lead clinical education for a large NFP healthcare organization. All of our nurse educator positions require an MSN & previous demonstrated teaching ability. The usual...
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    graduated but still short on hours?

    HouTx replied to AngryNursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so sorry you got caught like this, but there is an underlying reason. LV/PN programs are based upon 'clock hour' requirements specified by each state's BON. If your clinical hours are not...
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    Starting late

    HouTx replied to miamibreeze's topic in General Students

    Considering the fact that you probably have another 21+ years to work before you're eligible for retirement.... don't you think that this will be a decent return on your educational investment? Many...
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator....

    HouTx replied to TSBSNRN's topic in General Students

    Hi there! It's always exiting to come across a new nurse who wants to join our educator tribe. First of all, what type of education environment are you aiming for - academia or workplace? The...
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    Career Prospects for a New Grad FNP

    HouTx replied to mmgRN's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, this is a great time for you to make the move to FNP because US healthcare is shifting into a population health model in which wellness & 'hospital avoidance' is much more highly valued....
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    Discrimination

    HouTx replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh my goodness. In the US, There is no such thing (legally) as reverse age discrimination. Discrimination only applies to "Protected classes" which are: : Race – Civil Rights Act of 1964...
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    What licenses are required to start a teaching asvan independent contractor?

    HouTx replied to tonygatts's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals rarely utilize external contractors for any sort of clinical education. Internal resources (not always nurse educators) teach the use of the EHR. If you're referring to teaching the legal...