HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    HCC LVN program 2016

    HouTx replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    The BON is concerned with HCC's very poor NCLEX results for the past 2 years. Unless they can get the pass rate > 80% this year, they're going to be in real
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    CHRISTUS Santa Rosa in San Antonio

    HouTx replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Texas Nursing

    CSR uses Meditech. They have multiple hospitals in the SA area. Which one(s) are you interested
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    Combining Nursing with Exercise Science and Biomechanics; is it possible?

    HouTx replied to runyourheartout's topic in General Nursing

    Yeppers - I think you're thinking of Kinesiology. I took some post-grad classes with those folks. They were engaged in all sorts of really fascinating research areas. One was working with a...
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    Becoming an NP without relevant nursing experience

    HouTx replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    My organization employs a lot of of FNPs - but does not consider any employment applications from candidates without at least 2 years of advanced nursing experience in a relevant setting - ED...
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    Applying for nursing schools!

    HouTx replied to Futurenurse2323's topic in General Students

    I wish I could provide more optimistic information, but there is a very important reason for the higher GPA requirement. It's because that's what it takes to be successful in nursing school. It...
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    HELP please. Will I be disadvantaged if I do RN to MSN without a BSN?

    HouTx replied to BenjaminsMom's topic in General Students

    IMO, Capella will be much more of a disadvantage than the lack of a BSN. Their MSNs don't require any type of actual residency/experience or practicum. Theoretical knowledge is OK, but not much value...
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    ADN Program will have a period of no accreditation from ACEN or NLN-CNEA.

    HouTx replied to ajourneytonursing's topic in General Students

    Huh - I've never heard of this. What are they going to do about anyone that graduates during that 'interim' time when most employers only consider graduates of 'accredited' programs? There's no...
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    which school has a good nursing program!!

    HouTx replied to jess2184's topic in General Students

    Respectfully disagree with PP. TWU is a stellar program (both locations) and their grads are highly recruited. Take a look at THIS data on NCLEX pass rates for the past 5 years. It's pretty...
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    3.2 Junior in College

    HouTx replied to Olise's topic in General Students

    Your GPA is not too shabby, especially since you have some pre-requisites left. If you ace those courses, you could definitely get up to ~ 3.5 which is definitely in the running for most programs....
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    Nursing School on 2nd year probation?

    HouTx replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    C'mon guys - one of the most important attributes of a nurse is the ability to think critically. Apply this to the "top ten" lists of anything. Take a look at the criteria that are being used for...
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    94 or higher is an A?

    HouTx replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    Hey everybody - my newest soapbox is Grade Inflation.... it's a thing now. Take a look at that link if you want to see how serious it is. Students feel that they 'deserve' high grades & get...
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    Switching My Major?

    HouTx replied to Winry's topic in General Students

    There is a growing reality in the US - hospitals in most larger cities are no longer hiring ADN nurses. This is an outgrowth of the IOM recommendation - based on evidence that higher percentages of...
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    Living expenses while in ADN program

    HouTx replied to arb29171's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Warning. Schools that "do not do Federal loans" are most likely disqualified from participation due to lack of compliance with the rules and requirements.... frequently due to poor graduation rates...
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    New Grad

    HouTx replied to emilycp26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. Nursing schools need to be more up-front with potential students about many different things. ADN students need to be informed about any hiring limitations in their area. Applicants should...
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    Always Rumors

    HouTx replied to babynurse101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can certainly understand why you are feeling down. Just when you feel like you're becoming more comfortable, you got hit with another 'newbie' whammy. It doesn't really matter what co-workers are...
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    Unemployed Vanderbilt FNP

    HouTx replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My organization employs a very large number of NPs in a variety of settings, from ambulatory to acute care and other inpatient settings. All of the jobs require experience & documented evidence of...
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    How easy it is to pick up extra shifts?

    HouTx replied to alexamasan's topic in Nursing Career

    Most large hospitals in my neck of the woods have some sort of "bid shift" system - an online application where you can log in to see what is available & sign up for the ones you want. I think it...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    HouTx replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, it is much more common for nurse leaders to arise from the more intense/challenging areas rather than from Case Management, Quality, Infection Control, etc. Rather than seeking...
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    Interviewers said I seem like a 'Know-It-All'???

    HouTx replied to NurseMedic28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are actually some conversational techniques that OP can use. Pause & reflect - Before blurting out an answer (even if you're very sure of your answer) take a 10-count pause. Say something...
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    Religion or Medicine

    HouTx replied to ambojcksn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was stunned to discover that NICU was such a morally/ethically ambivalent place in which to work. I couldn't reconcile myself to the way that decisions were being made, the basis for those...
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    bridge the gap: Article Hospitals must educate nurses about health care costs

    HouTx replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Very nasty response. Disappointing, in light of implied erudition in previous
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    Change of shift admissions

    HouTx replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - there is quite a bit of evidence on the connection between mis-communication & patient harm. Handoffs are based on communication - so there is a correlation between handoffs and patient...
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    Am I ridiculous or is this somewhat normal

    HouTx replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Remember those long-ago classes where you learned about the 'stages of grief'? Grief is a natural reaction to any type of loss - not just death. When you lose something important, it triggers grief...
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    How is nursing school?

    HouTx replied to RN to be soon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a couple of reasons that nursing school can be a humbling experience for students who have high pre-requisite GPAs. One of the seldom-acknowledged reasons is grade inflation. This...
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    34 yr old starting out...help

    HouTx replied to katylady22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! As for the "I am sooo old" comment..... with retirement eligibility in mind, OP has another 30+ years to work. So, IMO, there will definitely be more than sufficient return on a career...