HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Unsafe doctor...do I report it?

    HouTx replied to Munimula's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did any adverse events actually occur? If not, what would you be reporting? This is important because it would guide your actions. Actual patient events would go through your risk...
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    MHI vs MSN-NI (Informatics?)

    HouTx replied to ParryPerson's topic in General Nursing

    MSN-HI will be provide more value overall, as it will also qualify you for clinical leadership roles. In my organization (and many others), there is a very large Nursing Informatics department -...
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    New graduate seeking direction

    HouTx replied to jonesti's topic in General Nursing

    The most important consideration will be - the availability of a structured & stable "transition to practice" program for new graduates (e.g., residency, internship, etc). Some organizations have...
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    RN Case manager Vs Doctor Office?

    HouTx replied to obc8166's topic in General Nursing

    Case Management would add more value to your career trajectory. CM is a growing field - very important element for population management. CM jobs can vary, but most are focused on improving discharge...
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    Research Critique

    HouTx replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely qualitative - results are based on interpretation of subjective information. I'm a huge Bandura
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    Apartments close to Houston methodist Downtown

    HouTx replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh my - if you're going to be living in Houston, you're going to have to get a car at some point. I love my hometown, but it's not really public transit friendly. You may want to explore apartments...
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    Bullied by preceptor!!

    HouTx replied to BsnBull's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can understand why you may not want to make any waves until you are safely through the orientation process, but IMO it's a moral imperative to take action to discourage such disrespectful behavior....
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    Bachelors or Associates?

    HouTx replied to katherine.elizabeth's topic in General Students

    If you've been hospitalized for mental health treatment, be aware that this may create a snag for you, depending upon your state's processes. Some state BONs treat mental health problems in the same...
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    Nursing Arrogance

    HouTx replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    GAH - not the fluffy bunnies and Angels of Mercy brigade again. I can think of sooo many more adjectives than those. This type of stuff just frosts my cookies. It is so pervasive. Like those...
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    New RN in unsafe training program

    HouTx replied to NewRN1979's topic in General Nursing

    Preceptors do not "teach". They may need to demonstrate a procedure (that you should have already covered in a classroom &/or skills lab), but they are not educators. They are staff nurses with...
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    Job interview ethics...

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

    Good grief - what in the world is that manager thinking? This is (once again) one of those Management 101 issues. When a staff member wants to transfer in order to meet some sort of personal goals...
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    Mandatory Peer assistance for ADA disability

    HouTx replied to RockiesRN3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey OP - have you tried contacting your state representative &/or state senator about this? This is just the type of thing that some politicos like to tackle because it illustrates their...
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    Ohio BON: Clinical requirements

    HouTx replied to ShyGirlShai's topic in General Students

    BONs do not interfere in policy decisions (for schools or employers) and do not over ride the rules that your school has established. The BON only outlines the minimum requirements for program...
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    Getting the Foot in the Door

    HouTx replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    If you can move into an LTAC, that would provide a better launching pad because it is acute care also. Sorry you're having so much difficulty, but try not to take it personally. There is a surplus...
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    How Chamberlain Was This Session (Houston)

    HouTx replied to studentnurse624's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the update. I am so sorry you're having such a bad experience. You're absolutely correct about the lack of faculty preparation. Commercial (for profit, investor owned) schools only exist...
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    Shadowing as a Graduate Nurse

    HouTx replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in General Nursing

    At the beginning of each shift, work with your RN to establish a plan for the day. Find out what s/he wants you to accomplish & when the tasks need to be done. This will (hopefully) change the...
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    Current student, moving after graduation

    HouTx replied to klsRN26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's doubtful that any organization is interested in providing you with a summer externship prior to relocation in order to improve your chances of finding another job. These programs are expensive...
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    Does it matter where you get your associates?

    HouTx replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agree - needs to be ACEN accredited (CCNE doesn't accredit AS/ADN programs) and regionally accredited so that your science courses will transfer if you decide to go for a BSN. Community Colleges...
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    PCT training

    HouTx replied to TrinaftureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my organization, PCT jobs include 'higher level' skills that are performed by CNAs. The PCT jobs are reserved for second year nursing students. They don't need any additional training to perform...
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    How to fix bedside nursing

    HouTx replied to vt prn's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is going to be unpopular. . . If we want more bodies at the bedside, we need to take a step back & look at alternative models of nursing care. Payment for health care overall is...
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    Divorce before graduating to avoid alimony?

    HouTx replied to NJRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot provide legal advice per
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    Nurse Leaders? Assignment Help

    HouTx replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK - I don't do this very often, but I'm giving you a freebie. Many organizations have adopted a decision-making model... here's ours Framing: * Define the issue: identify key facts (who, what,...
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    Research nurse class

    HouTx replied to maccheese's topic in General Students

    I can sense OP's pain. It may not be any comfort, but in my job I use "research" skills a lot. This is the same for my colleagues who work in Risk, Quality/Safety, Infection Control, etc. We make...
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    Seeking Educational Advice: Should I repeat an RN Program? - (and why I'm considering it)

    HouTx replied to CDub72's topic in General Students

    Wow - I have so much sympathy for OP. What a mess. IMO, This is a direct consequence of FL legislature's bone-headed decision to remove their BONs "nursing school approval" authority. I believe...
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    Wait listed for Accelerated BSN programs

    HouTx replied to LL217's topic in General Students

    If someone who has been accepted decides not to attend after all, the school will offer a slot to the first person on the Alternate list. The Alternates will be listed in order of preference. Unless...