HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Cardiac rehab help

    HouTx replied to JBonnn10's topic in Rehabilitation

    This is a great career field for nurses. It's not one that most new nurses aspire to, so I'm wondering how OP came to this decision. Probably the best source of information is the Cardiac Rehab...
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    Trying to reduce supply waste

    HouTx replied to ClairaJ's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to OP's employer for utilizing staff with the highest level of expertise - STAFF NURSES - to solve this problem instead of bringing in expensive black belt six sigma lean consultants who...
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    Can We Talk Pay?

    HouTx replied to TeamPlayer4's topic in General Nursing

    It may be of little comfort to you, but nursing salary data indicate that there's very little (salary) incentive for staff nurses to remain with an employer. The average "raise" has been 2-3% in the...
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    Difference between a BSN from a University VS. an Institute?

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

    Both of the programs you mentioned (WCU & DNI) are fairly new, and both have dubious NCLEX results thus far. Take a look at THIS - it is a 5 year summary of NCLEX pass rates for all RN programs...
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    Criminal record 2 felonys new york

    HouTx replied to scully4174's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations on overcoming your challenges. However, the information you have provided is not 100% accurate - "Nursing schools will not tell you that you cannot go to school." In some states,...
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    Frustrated and Unsure

    HouTx replied to ajlamb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm seeing a clue in the way you describe yourself as "really structured and organized". I'm guessing here, but think it may be due to the feeling of being out of control, unable to anticipate and...
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    Should I switch from Nursing?

    HouTx replied to RandhM16's topic in General Students

    At this point, I strongly advise you to avoid squandering your resources on a degree that will not provide any value in terms of employment or career development. Will that degree qualify you for any...
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    A Job That's Cut Out for Me

    HouTx replied to HairyMurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with PP - it's always an advantage to consider one's own limitations when selecting an employment venue.... That being said, there is no where in the USA that you're going to be able to avoid...
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    U.S. nursing vs UK nirsing

    HouTx replied to emmaUKRN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all - just wanted to interject a bit more information. There are significant differences in employee 'benefit time' because there is no national legal mandate -- yup, absolutely no requirement for...
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    HouTx replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the crux of the problem. Even if you are showing up at work to fill a CNA slot, you are professionally obligated to function with all the expectations of your license. So - what happens if...
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    What the hail is a 'capstone', anyway?!

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

    I have come to believe that successfully navigating all of the implicit rules, regulations, guidelines, customs, norms, pitfalls and mine fields of an educational program is actually a carefully...
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    concerned about limited clinical/didactic hours

    HouTx replied to Smwright19's topic in General Students

    PP's analysis is absolutely spot-on. This is the huge weakness of the 'accelerated' pathway to NP.... and it is the basis for the constant refrain of all the physicians (and other like-minded...
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    Did not always hit mark on Kaplan, Passed NCLEX the first time

    HouTx replied to DCPLA's topic in General Students

    Wonderful information for all students. Thank your for thoughtful analysis and encouraging
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    Help me figure this out

    HouTx replied to Dreamer05's topic in General Students

    All of the details and grading criteria should have been outlined in the course syllabus. This would have included information on how each activity (presentations, projects, quizzes, participation,...
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    Anyone have experience with EAP

    HouTx replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend caution if you're dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. In some states, counselors are required to report these issues to professional licensing boards... it's not...
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    CNL

    HouTx replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    (full disclosure - CNS, Critical Care & MSN-Education here) I think CNL is bunkum. It was created to justify entry-level MSNs because they had to come up with some sort of "generalized...
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    Light Duty, workers comp, cast

    HouTx replied to sashamay's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness - you've really been through the wringer. Throughout my career as a nurse educator, I have always relished the opportunities to conscript any specialty nurse who was relegated to 'light...
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    Homeopathy taught in a Pharmacology class?!?!

    HouTx replied to dura.mater's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is an example of why it's pretty much impossible to transfer from one clinical program to another - each school has the freedom to customize nursing curricula in a way that reflects their own...
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    Should I exclude my last job on my resume

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

    This is a very frequent situation here on AN. Omitting jobs that will show up when a prospective employer runs your background check is NOT a good idea because it puts your credibility in question. A...
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    Some expert advice needed:) - SanDiego for New Grad?

    HouTx replied to NikkiDawn08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Point of clarification & good news. You only have to pass NCLEX once. In order to work in a different state, you have to go through a reciprocity process whereby the new state will grant you a...
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    Caregiver second guessing career

    HouTx replied to MochaFiend's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PPs. While empathy is essential for nurses, we also must be able to establish emotional boundaries and compartmentalize those emotions so that we have the objectivity needed to effectively...
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    Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    HouTx replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    ON BEHALF OF NURSE EDUCATORS EVERYWHERE --- I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR THIS UNBELIEVABLY MISGUIDED "TRAINING" DEBACLE. I don't want to believe that any of my colleagues would have violated all precepts...
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    Giving report

    HouTx replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I encourage you to discuss this with your manager because (from the information you've provided) the problem is systemic - ingrained into the culture of your unit. As a manager, I found that working...
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    How to get family to understand

    HouTx replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    As long as you're accepting the ongoing financial support of your parents, you're pretty much obligated to fulfill household responsibilities that they've assigned to you. But it may be a good idea...
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    Master's Entry Program or Accelerated BSN, MSN

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

    I strongly recommend BSN first - through whatever means you choose. How in the world would you know what area of advanced practice specialization to choose if you don't even know if you like nursing?...