HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Re-locating

    HouTx replied to Buckeyegirl1969's topic in Nursing Career

    Each state makes its own rules for licensure. So, you need to contact the licensure authority for the states you're interested in. Be sure you're contacting the right agency, as these may differ -...
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    Opportunities in Nursing Abroad

    HouTx replied to MathisDantes's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to work in another nation - with that population rather than a community of American Expats - you'd have to meet all the license & practice requirement of that nation. Although I...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

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

    Great Thread!!! We (non-academic educators) usually find it very frustrating when we are faced with fragile nurses who seem to decompensate when confronted with even the teensiest bit of...
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    Vasque vs Brooks

    HouTx replied to Dano86's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT??? Time to have a discussion about gender discrimination with the manager of that "nursing store". It's very short sighted to ignore 10% of the
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    Nurse duties at dr office

    HouTx replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Based on my own experience, ambulatory staff are generally divided into two functional areas: Front office & Back office. Front folks handle the operational stuff - reception, registration,...
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    Felony arrest but no convictions

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

    Answers to your questions will depend upon where you live because professional license regulation is controlled by each state & there is no national standard. Some states are much more strict...
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    TXBON with 2 Misdemeanors and Felony

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

    I want to commend you for the work you're doing to turn your life around. There's a "bad news - good news" aspect to your issue. The bad news? Our state is one of the strictest in regards to the...
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    Terminated from first nursing job!

    HouTx replied to ILNurse728's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you find yourself in this situation. It's awful to add to the 'normal' stress associated with transitioning from student into practicing nurse. Based on my personal experience, Whenever...
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    Will an IVC bar me from obtaining my license?

    HouTx replied to ANursewant2be's topic in General Nursing

    In some states (like mine), there is a high level of BON scrutiny of nurses who have any sort of "impairment" - and this includes substance abuse AND mental health. If this is the case in your state,...
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    Do hospitals consider experience as an LVN when hiring for RN positions?

    HouTx replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - my organization also recognizes LVN experience as a factor to determine starting salary... using the same conversion factor as PP's employer. I encourage you to take advantage of RN new grad...
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    Nursing school grades, and getting a job.

    HouTx replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

    In my part of the country, GPA is generally one of the criteria that is considered for application to new grad residency programs - along with exit test scores, instructor recommendations, etc. It...
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    RN programs that don't have a preceptorship?

    HouTx replied to Xlorgguss's topic in General Students

    My organization has found that graduates of programs with 'preceptorships' are better prepared for their transition to practice. We particularly love the grads of BSN programs that have a 5th...
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    Opinions about nursing shoes.....

    HouTx replied to Labor&delivery88's topic in General Students

    I'm a real fan of Alegrias - HEREs my favorite style, but they have others as well. IMO, just as supportive as Dansko's but more comfy/flexible and quicker break-in
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    failed right before senior RN year need advice on licensing and possible online classes to

    HouTx replied to carabear1028's topic in General Students

    Agree with PP - RN students cannot sit for NCLEX-PN in my state. LP/VN is a completely different scope of practice & this is emphasized in their educational programs. It's disrespectful to think...
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    CHANGE MAJOR from Nursing

    HouTx replied to megantrump's topic in General Students

    Sorry - "health administration" is bogus. I don't know of anyone with just that degree who was able to get an admin job in healthcare. Healthcare is a very complex industry - managers have to have...
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    Statistics..... Ouch

    HouTx replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in General Students

    LOL I feel your pain. I had to have 3 hrs Stats for admission to BSN... 3 hrs in my BSN (research methods) ... 6 hrs for MSN .... and (wait for it ...) another 9 hrs for doctorate. The light at the...
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    Stationed Overseas- Stuck at what I should do!

    HouTx replied to Aaliyahcm's topic in General Students

    If you are educated and licensed in England, you will be a Foreign Graduate. There are significant differences in English & US nursing education. There would be a LOT of hoops to jump to become...
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    Should I get my CNA license?

    HouTx replied to anga7692's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Small correction. CNA's do not have a license. It's a certification. There is a big difference in terms of accountability and scope of service. Trust your program advisor's advice. If CNA is not...
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    41yrs old going back to school.

    HouTx replied to Amay24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on today's working world, you have >25 more years of work ahead of you. That's plenty of return on any educational investment. Don't stress about the gap since your last classroom...
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    Underestimated Summer Classes

    HouTx replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there for a while but make sure you are aware of the "drop" deadlines ... when you can drop a class without any penalty to your GPA. You may discover that it's perfectly manageable for you....
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    Float pool right out of school?

    HouTx replied to 2015Kayla's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many hospitals in my part of the country are using this method to provide new grads with employment opportunities when they don't have any other openings. Usually, the new grad begins in the float...
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    help with interview for chronic care managerial role

    HouTx replied to 1357's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're being considered for a management role, you'll they'll probably want to assess your people skills; making assignments, managing conflict, coaching, counseling, (customer) service recovery,...
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    Diploma RN

    HouTx replied to mkinn57's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry to see what has happened to you. It would appear that you have explored all types of alternatives with no luck. Unfortunately, CA is probably one of the worst geographic areas for a...
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    How to get over cold feet about nursing school

    HouTx replied to Beautifuldreams85's topic in General Students

    I really don't want to spoil the ending for you. . . . but I'm sure your story is going to turn out just fine. It takes remarkable fortitude to turn your life around in the way you have. You...
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    Fear of Regretting NOT Going to Nursing School

    HouTx replied to lalions11's topic in General Students

    From the information provided, it seems as though OP's parents are paying for school. If that is the case, they certainly deserve to be included in any decision-making process. I would recommend...