HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Driving nurse attributes (DNA) assessment??? Please help :(

    HouTx replied to Ana112193's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible... and it doesn't even make sense to "assess" skills that you don't have yet. I abhor the 'charm school' pre-screening tools that everyone is using as part of their online employment...
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    Contractor (Nurse)??

    HouTx replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. You'll get a 1099 at the end of the year - it's a statement of your tax-free earnings & it's also sent to the IRS so that they know exactly how much you have earned. Employers who don't do...
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    Difficult coworker..how to deal?

    HouTx replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend working with your Director of Nursing services (Whoever is accountable for the supervision and deliver of nursing services..should be the person who does nurse performance...
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    Evil Nurses

    HouTx replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Read your organization's policies related to behavioral standards. In most organizations, obscene finger gestures are considered lewd behavior... just like using obscene language, these are things...
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    What happened to professionalism in nursing?

    HouTx replied to NursebirdRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can you transfer to a different department with a more mature & positive culture? I find it shocking - in today's world - that any organization would turn a blind eye to charges of racism....
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    Should NPs replace School Nurses?

    HouTx replied to AAC.271's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, OPs post is misleading. I'm not sure what mandate OP is referring to, but there is certainly not a nurse in very school in my part of the country. In this area, many financially strapped...
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    Completing a UCH/AACN residency

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

    I don't claim to have exhaustive information on the current state of admissions for nursing grad schools, but I am quite familiar with those in my part of the country. I am not aware of any of them...
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    Help! I am so confused and desperate!

    HouTx replied to Raquel77's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I certainly can understand your frustration. Patient care is hard work - and it only gets harder as we age. I'm already there! Going for your LVN license is probably a good idea. There are many...
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    Online nursing programs

    HouTx replied to Novasocal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Clinical classes don't transfer unless it's within a pre-determined 'ladder' program (ex: LPN-ADN-BSN) that's part of a collaborative agreement between schools. Most schools won't consider anyone who...
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    Temporary or full-time work before MSN/NP?

    HouTx replied to opotter's topic in General Students

    I'm not familiar with PA, but I would strongly advise against informing ANY prospective employer that you aim to move on after only 1 year. They would not be interested in you due to such a poor...
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    BSN through Direct Entry

    HouTx replied to Sami92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been involved in similar discussions. Based upon what I remember (by no means a thorough and factual compendium), it is because the 'required' basic education required for licensure that is...
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    LPN job prospects in Abq/SF?

    HouTx replied to bp123456's topic in General Nursing

    Santa Fe is actually pretty small, population-wise, and housing is pretty expensive. CHRISTUS St. Vincent is pretty much the only game in town & I don't believe that they hire LPNs in acute care...
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    To all the nurses in NOLA

    HouTx replied to sryu's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Just a point of clarification. "Tuition Reimbursement" is part of the standard benefit package in hospitals. It is generally a pre-determined amount per year...... it is very unlikely to be...
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    Colorblind Nurse

    HouTx replied to Sagegrr's topic in General Nursing

    Although color is used as part of 'alert systems' on meds and equipment, Federal law requires there to also be a secondary alert mechanism such as symbols or bold typeface... because color blindness...
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    Are there part time positions available for patient care technicians?

    HouTx replied to Cheystarr2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great advice & information from PP. In my organization, PCT positions are ONLY for RN students, so they are all part time & scheduling is based on school
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    Is nursing a good career?

    HouTx replied to HannahSierz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll just bet that - as time goes by, you'll notice that very few of your classmates who "choose to pursue nursing as a career when they can't decide what else to do" will make it to the finish line....
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    Homework help: nursing research literature review organization

    HouTx replied to sroseo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Conducting a comprehensive lit review is an essential skill - not limited to academics. It is the initial step in any sort of organizational initiative or quality improvement activity. Just wanted...
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    To MSN or not to MSN?

    HouTx replied to GCom24's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, it is true... our academic colleagues are not provided with salaries that reflect the importance of their role or their qualifications. However, we nurse educators in non-academic...
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    WGU - Prelicensure - Dallas-2016

    HouTx replied to alvina23's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, your information is accurate. It my take them a while to achieve the NCLEX improvements. Do you have a Plan B? This BON ruling is applied to any school experiencing the same situation. It is...
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    HELP!! Other Options

    HouTx replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Great advice from PPs. I just wanted to add - make sure you have figured out why you haven't been more successful in school. Then take steps to fix what's broken. Those courses are easy-peasy in...
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    BA to BSN South NJ

    HouTx replied to Asabo's topic in General Students

    It may be difficult to find a "BA to BSN" program with that search criteria or name.... what you're describing is an "Accelerated BSN". Give that a whirl, and you will find a lot more information....
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    Scribe Job

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

    It's amazing that a whole new healthcare role has been created simply because physicians don't want to use computer systems. I wonder what other jobs are going to be created due to the consequences...
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    New Nurse terminated, should I put it in my resume

    HouTx replied to rapRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This is one of the most frequently encountered issues here on AN. If you were paid via normal routes, with FICA deductions, this information will be included in background checks performed by all...
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    Would I be ready to leave to another floor after 6 months?

    HouTx replied to NURSEJSS's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry that you find yourself in this situation. But the first thing I would advise you is to STOP taking on more shifts than you have to. STOP answering that phone! Don't feel guilty. The...
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    Rumor has it with FNP's...

    HouTx replied to knurse10's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you discussing this with physicians?? LOL. You have apparently received a lot of opinions, but they don't reflect the reality in my part of the country. NPs are certainly working 'at the...