HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    New Grad Select Specialty Hospital

    HouTx replied to CHnurse79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be careful - several Select Specialty locations have closed in recent months. From all indications, reimbursement changes are at fault & there may be more to come. LTACs are under
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    New nurse; what is even happening?

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

    Having worked both, I think that 8 hr nights were easier & more compatible with family life than 12 hour nights. I discovered that my kids didn't even know I worked... I found out that they just...
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    My first cry

    HouTx replied to RNby24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Despite daunting obstacles, you kept all your patients safe. Sometimes, that's the only realistic goal. This experience will serve as your frame of reference for years to come.......
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    Male graduate and pinning

    HouTx replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey, some of us are just not into this sort of thing - it's not gender-specific. I have never attended any of my graduation ceremonies after HS (parents made me go to that one). I avoid ritualistic...
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    Schedule Conflict

    HouTx replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES! Sounds like you are a victim of poor management. It is not YOUR responsibility to ensure adequate staffing - that's what the manager is paid to do. So don't let her 'guilt' you into taking...
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    ED tech role in code situation

    HouTx replied to kateee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In many states (like mine), it is a violation of licensure practice acts to allow any unlicensed person to administer drugs, including IV solutions. So - a tech could initiate a venous access device,...
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    Is my work experience enough?

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

    Congratulations on landing your first job. I hope they provide you with an adequate transition program - it may be challenging if you are not assigned to a 'home' unit for your initial period of...
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    Military or Nursing-Bay area

    HouTx replied to truebluefoo's topic in Nursing Career

    If you hang around here on AN for very long, you'll come across a lot of great information as well as 'take it or leave it' advice. There are many (many many many) of us that would advise against...
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    Leaving nursing. Has anyone else done it? How?

    HouTx replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your frustration and burn-out. School nursing in my neck of the woods is BSN only. In my flights of fancy, I am imagining some type of "concierge nursing" whereby individuals can...
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    New question on the license renewal form

    HouTx replied to Coleen123's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I know [raises hand] - because this was discussed at a BON update last Fall. The TPAPN 'treatment' duration for substance has increased to 5 years (used to be a max of 3). So they have...
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    I'm Done With Nursing.

    HouTx replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm envisioning RegNurse1987, ADN, BSN walking away in slow motion - silhouetted against a huge background explosion of computers, monitors & paperwork taking place. He stops, takes one look...
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    Cellulitis caused by pneumovax

    HouTx replied to Bossleo44's topic in General Nursing

    Any invasive intervention can result in infection when it introduces a pathogen. Contaminated needle, inadequate skin prep . . . just
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    Is it a calling or am I just crazy?

    HouTx replied to emmi004's topic in General Nursing

    First 'critical thinking' advice.... your two possibilities may not be an 'either-or' - it could in fact be both - LOL. Srsly, if you feel that Nursing is your True North (keeps attracting your own...
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    Who's at fault here?

    HouTx replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    HESI standards are developed and maintained with a very very large population..... so it's not the "test's fault". How does your class' results compare with previous cohorts? With other area...
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    Accreditation questions

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

    It seems like an odd situation - did the program have ACEN (CCNE does not do ADN programs) accreditation at some point? If this is the case, you may want to carefully investigate & see what...
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    African American in San Antonio

    HouTx replied to NurseDMSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Although the San Antonio population is majority Hispanic, it is pretty diverse for its size - probably due to the military influence, as OP stated. Be sure you engage the services of an experienced...
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    New ER nurse, forced to quit just after completing internship for husband's job relocation

    HouTx replied to bmarie1188's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, it's OK. This appears to be a case of "unavoidable turnover" (in HR lingo). If you didn't know about the relocation or anticipate the pregnancy, you didn't do anything shady. Everyone will...
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    Question for male nursing students/nurses in regards to family...

    HouTx replied to WCSU1987's topic in Male Nursing Students

    No flames here. You're really lucky to have a great relationship with someone who appears to be much less worried about the whole "breadwinner" thing than you are. Could it be that you're setting...
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    Help me choose - IPad Pro or M. Surface pro 4

    HouTx replied to Quiet Sunshine's topic in General Students

    What do you want to use it for? If you're looking for a handy lightweight laptop substitute, I vote Surface (got one). They keyboard actually feels "real" & I love (!) the magical stylus. It...
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    RN School is Awful

    HouTx replied to Bigwave108's topic in General Students

    [Full disclosure] Stupid, degenerate, worthless loser nurse here..... I must be. Because I love to teach. And it's always soooo much fun when we get to deal with a student who knows so much more than...
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    Nursing student after TBI

    HouTx replied to vryeesfeathers's topic in General Students

    You're obviously intelligent and articulate as evidenced by your post and GPA. However, nursing is not about "us" - it is about the patient. It doesn't matter how prepared we are - if we can't act...
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    Would a 75% NCLEX pass rate scare you away from a school?

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

    It could be worrisome. Accreditation/approval (state) usually requires NCLEX pass rates >80% for first-time takers. Two consecutive
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    Corpsman Worried About Admissions Requirements

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

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE I urge you to look for "veteran friendly" nursing programs.. usually located in areas that have large military presence. These programs will be able to offer you special...
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    Change in Path- Cal State LA Direct Entry

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

    What??? "don't worry about the finances"..... anyone who says that really DOES need your help (mental health counseling). You can always knock out those pre-reqs at a community college for a lot less...
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    Nursing prerequisite grades

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

    Just wanted to contribute a couple of points. First of all, there are legitimate reasons that it takes such a high GPA to be admitted to a nursing program. The sheer number of applicants will raise...