HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nurse gifts

    HouTx replied to Grow Nup's topic in General Nursing

    If you're thinking 'fancy', I just got a really gorgeous Brighton sterling silver badge holder for my Nurses Week gift. Love my
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    Is there such thing as financial aid for graduate school?

    HouTx replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    With the looming shortage of nursing faculty, there are Federal funds to support graduate education - check with your local universities to get more deets since they are the
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    Nursing school help

    HouTx replied to Kaut9200's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may not be cut out for nursing. We all have a unique set of natural talents and characteristics that play a huge role in our ability to successfully pursue different pathways. For instance, no...
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    UTMB Spring 2017

    HouTx replied to tiffgill_92's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck on your application. UTMB is uber-competitive, so it may be wise to have a Plan B just in case you don't make the cut. You may find more UTMB-related threads/info in the Texas state forum...
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    Can a school withhold your transcripts if...?

    HouTx replied to Celine.L.P.'s topic in General Students

    Yes - schools can (and do) withhold transcripts for any number of reasons - unpaid fees, overdue library books, tuition balance due, etc. But I think that the issue that OP should pursue is the fact...
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    RN Refresher course or try to apply right away ?? Kindly your advice

    HouTx replied to B.Matti's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my organization, you would be classified as a new grad - because you have no US work experience. This would make you eligible for new grad residency &/or extended orientation. This may also...
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    How to decline interview

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in Nursing Career

    Just tell them that you have already accepted another position. It is unlikely that they maintain records of routine applications or interview schedules. Even if they did, you certainly haven't done...
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    Planning to move to Austin Tx

    HouTx replied to Sesa0323's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, Austin nursing salaries are lower than other Tx metro areas - effect of supply and
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    Ever in situation something should be done but reluctant to do

    HouTx replied to brhrcr's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to professional responsibility, failure to act is generally perceived as being complicit. When you know that something is wrong, and fail to take appropriate action - you're liable for...
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    Help me with my paycheck

    HouTx replied to H'sMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an idea - funnel some of that OT loot into your 401K / 403B. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing it's there without the tax
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    Does accelerated programs prepare you to be a nurse?

    HouTx replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    The most common complaints from accelerated program grads in my organization have been inadequate time for professional acculturation & lack of opportunities to work as PCT while in nursing...
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    Disposal of Morphine IV Bags

    HouTx replied to ncupp10's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to your employer's policy & procedure. This is a very hot topic & many organizations are changing their practices to stay on top of
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    Cognitive informatics

    HouTx replied to Gbread75's topic in General Nursing

    Well that escalated quickly. I was intrigued enough to Google. Seems as though this is a new avenue of informatics research & development. Very
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    Is DePaul MENP an MSN program?

    HouTx replied to MagsNo25's topic in General Students

    Iv'e never heard of an NP program that did not award an MSN, except for those that award
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    Applying to nursing schools

    HouTx replied to Futurenurse2323's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reality check. Your pre-requisite GPA needs to be >3.5 to have a good chance of admission to a nursing program. Pretty much everyone with a low GPA has a sad tale of woe that 'caused' this to...
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    ASN to MSN route?

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

    I applaud the fact that you're open to different strategies. And, FWIW - prior degrees aren't going to make a difference in anything but financial aid. If you already have a degree, your access to...
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    Own business

    HouTx replied to Lmcallister37's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many staffing agencies owned and operated by non-nurses. However, you will need to have a knowledgeable nurse at the helm with responsibility for managing clinical competency & scope...
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    Nurses... The Unsung Heroes

    HouTx replied to MrsSassyLassie's topic in Nursing Career

    What a lovely tribute. Thank you so much for sharing. I would caution you against voicing the "angels of mercy" stereotype as time goes on. Nursing requires scientific reasoning, emotional...
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    Web based training

    HouTx replied to tmarie9483's topic in Nursing Career

    Short answer -- the "C" means Certified. Which indicates that there is a state-approved curriculum and process in place. OP should start with an investigation of those rules and regs. I would...
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    What job is this?

    HouTx replied to menot's topic in Nursing Career

    I have an acquaintance who works with a (legit) chronic pain management physician practice. She does a lot of patient teaching and supervision of complex pain medication regimens - including...
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    Advice on giving two weeks notice...

    HouTx replied to jes07's topic in Nursing Career

    My recommendations * - ALWAYS thank your manager for the opportunity that s/he gave you. This is especially true if it was your first nursing job. S/he didn't have to take a chance on you, so...
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    Foreign Educated Nurse move to US? (state undecided)

    HouTx replied to narsmars's topic in Nursing Career

    I can only imagine how daunting it would be to relocate to a different country. Have you tried investigating major metro areas to determine which ones may have a significant population of nurses that...
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    CRNA vs NP (pros and cons)

    HouTx replied to brimurse58's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to "teach", I would suggest aiming for an MSN curriculum that includes the skills and knowledge associated with the discipline of education. It's a completely different profession. In...
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    Can some LPNs just not be able to be a CNA?

    HouTx replied to CoryReece's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you misinterpreted her message. LP/VNs can certainly perform all CNA tasks, but that does not mean that they would be content to function within the bounds of a CNA role.... maybe that's what...
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    Need Advice!- University Of Houston (Victoria) Second Degree BSN Spring 2016

    HouTx replied to george46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Their NCLEX results have been stellar. Whatever they're doing, it seems to be working. It's actually refreshing to see that a program is holding the line rather than falling into the overall grade...