HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    In over my head

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

    If you truly believe that you're 'over your head' in your current position & you're facing a sink-or-swim deadline, it may be better to voluntarily make the switch if you're in danger of an...
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    53 Year Old Who Wants Hospital Job

    HouTx replied to Mindfulone1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep trying! Although bedside nursing is a very physical job, the 50+ demographic is still alive and very much kicking. You may also want to explore LTAC opportunities - it's acute care, just like...
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    Where Do I Go From Here?

    HouTx replied to boojeboy's topic in Nursing Career

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. From your description, you have already managed to overcome very significant obstacles just to get through school & obtain your license. Isn't it time to invest some...
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    being forced to pick up extra shifts

    HouTx replied to Baylorgal's topic in Nursing Career

    The rules about mandatory overtime vary from state to state. HERE is a summary. Familiarize yourself with your state's law & make sure that you advocate for your own
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    When a patient complains

    HouTx replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    A "good" manager will always investigate any type of complaints - obtaining first hand information rather than simply accepting hearsay. You'll be able to plead your case at this time. However, it is...
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    How long should I stay at my job?

    HouTx replied to Jeans93's topic in General Nursing

    Reality check - Behavioral Health is not included in the HITECH incentive payments for EHR adoption..... ergo, they are not participating because they cannot recoup the cost of implementation. They...
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    Disloyal for looking for another job

    HouTx replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Huh. That's really an odd way to address a potential candidate. There is a finite number of experienced nurses in any area.... and experienced applicants will be moving from one facility to another....
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    Will I be perceived as disloyal?

    HouTx replied to rural-rn-15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The issues you've identified are common with many rural/critical access facilities. I urge you to put together a clear and concise 'project plan' to address them.... provide data about the lack of...
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    Patient eduction liability?

    HouTx replied to Jack_G's topic in Patient Education

    Check your organization's policy. It is highly likely to specify that you can only provide "approved" materials/resources for patient education. This is intended to reduce liability. If you go...
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    How can I make an impact in healthcare?

    HouTx replied to mintkiss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Politics? Everything we have is a reflection of our current reimbursement system & Fed Gov is the largest
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    Where is our "Safe Haven"

    HouTx replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow. Illustration of the immense power imbalance that cascades throughout US healthcare ... and the lack of an effective Nursing
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    Learning Activities to Promote Thinking3

    HouTx replied to train's topic in General Students

    I highly recommend "Clinical Teaching Strategies for Nursing" by Gaberson & Oermann. I think the latest is the 4th ed. Oermann has several texts that are very valuable reference for any nurse...
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    Hardest things we tell family

    HouTx replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Great thread. "Moral Distress" is very real for nurses and other clinicians. It's important to recognize it and seek/provide support for one another when it occurs. Although it is sometimes...
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    Volunteering to get into a nursing school?

    HouTx replied to roseUP19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PPs are correct. In the US, 'patient contact' is limited by regulatory & legal requirements. Volunteers are utilized in support roles such as gift shop, information desk, etc. where they won't...
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    Start nursing school for ((free)) or Absn for (( money)) help me plz!!!!!!!

    HouTx replied to Nona moh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you eligible for licensure & work in the US? If not, neither route will be an option. I am not aware of Pell Grants covering 100% of any course of study, with the exception of some...
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    New healthcare regulations?

    HouTx replied to Anaarte2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this a homework question? Can you tell us what you think about this issue? There is a constant barrage of information about 'losing the patient focus' in healthcare & too much attention to...
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    Job Fair/Facility Culture

    HouTx replied to magnolia44's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds kind of judgy. Maybe she was not feeling well or her feet hurt. It's always a mistake to judge based on superficial appearance. An organization's culture is more than any single
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    New grad vs 6 months experience and laid off

    HouTx replied to bluepeachez's topic in Nursing Career

    Since I assume that you were receiving a paycheck with FICA deductions during that period of employment, it WILL turn up on any future background checks. Do you know if you're categorized as eligible...
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    Patient Assignments

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

    Wow - I've never heard of this before. I certainly understand why Preceptors with Orientees would get first choice for obvious reasons. But the rest of it just sounds like management has abandoned...
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    How difficult is it to earn MSN in education?

    HouTx replied to jarielle22's topic in Nursing Career

    Yea! It's always great to encounter someone who is planning to join our team (nurse educators). There are actually two different pathways you can choose - academia or workplace education. Have you...
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    Easy online statistics course?

    HouTx replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Students

    There is a growing body of evidence that there are some courses are not well suited to online delivery.... Statistics is one of those. Online stats is not the way to go unless you have a strong math...
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    Last Day of Nursing School

    HouTx replied to nlitened's topic in General Students

    GO GET 'EM!!! Welcome to the
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    I kind of want to shadow a nurse sooner rather than later.

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

    You will have to obtain 'official' permission from the hospital in order to shadow anyone. Many organizations are very reluctant to do this for anyone who is not already formally enrolled in a...
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    Listing schooling in progress on Resume

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

    Yes - education should be listed just like your job history, with the most recent first. So, you can list your MSN with "anticipated graduation" date on top. Be sure to include your area (e.g., MSN...
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    private duty nursing vs facility

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

    I'm assuming that the private duty would be through a home care agency... at least that's the way it work in my part of the world. There are those types of jobs, particularly for home-bound patients...