HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Is Nursing Informatics phasing out?

    HouTx replied to sharebear003's topic in Nursing Career

    What??? In my part of the country, qualified Nurse Informaticists are hot stuff!! There are jobs with providers as well as the software companies that make healthcare systems and healthcare...
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    What to do with my bachelor's degree in the health care world?

    HouTx replied to Juliaab's topic in Nursing Career

    At this point, your degree does not have any clinical relevance. You could work in an unlicensed role after completing sufficient training - some employers have training programs for nurse aids /...
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    Should I even bother???

    HouTx replied to merchan5967's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PPs. Also, if my (admittedly vague) recollection is accurate, I believe that 4NO's function as LP/VNs, right? If so, you should explore some of the 'vet friendly' nursing schools such as...
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    Graduating in Texas but want to take NCLEX in Louisiana

    HouTx replied to firemedic12's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry - but you will have to meet the Louisiana BON rules in order to test in Louisiana. This is one of the consequences of Texas' choice to reduce hours in ADN programs. I (and many others...
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    Options after nursing school for someone with plantar fascitis

    HouTx replied to justyna030's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Basically, if you are unable to perform the physical tasks associated with a job, you aren't eligible for it. It's a serious patient safety issue. You will be required to attest to your capability...
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    Need some encouragement

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

    Check out CHP insurance for your child... it's very low cost coverage for people who earn too much for Medicaid. I understand your reluctance to commit to marriage if you feel that it's too soon....
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    Direct Entry Program for New Nursing Career?

    HouTx replied to arsickler's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. Just to clarify - in order to become an NP, you have to have an MSN or DNP, so your two goals are not mutually exclusive. If you need to continue to work while pursuing your nursing...
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    What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    HouTx replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Not much different in the ICU environment. We worked all sorts of shifts, including 'regularly scheduled' 16 hours. Less tech, but relationships with physicians was the same as it is now. We were...
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    Do I have a shot in nursing?

    HouTx replied to danyoon1019's topic in General Students

    PP is totally accurate. Nursing school is not Law school. Ranking & school prestige are not that important for new grads as we all take the same NCLEX. However, if you attend a nursing school...
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    Fight or Flight ? Advice needed.

    HouTx replied to SuperNurse19's topic in General Students

    I don't think I was able to follow the whole convoluted story, but I definitely sense your frustration. In my part of the country, it is unlikely for anyone to be admitted to a second nursing program...
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    ER TECH

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

    Hi there. What part of WA will you be moving to? The coast is gorgeous, but Eastern WA also has it's charms. PacNW area is extremely competitive for nursing school admissions. You may want to have...
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    Moving to Houston - looking for per diem - help!

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

    The larger hospital systems have their own internal agencies, so you may want to check with their HR departments or nurse recruiters to see if they're hiring. With your psych experience, I...
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    Moving to another state

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

    I'd advise you against any sort of impulsive actions. Take the time to carefully investigate the employment & living situation in a new area. If you're in a compact state, the process is much...
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    Job That Lasts the Many Years of Nursing School I Have Ahead

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

    Hi there. Sorry you haven't gotten a response yet. I think it's admirable that you're planning ahead. However, there is an issue that you may not have considered. Each time your qualifications...
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    When should I say I can start

    HouTx replied to oceanblue52's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    On the employment application, enter a date after graduation in the "available" date field. It's not unusual to do this. Very few applicants are able to start a job immediately. Anyone who reviews...
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    That Magic 1 Year Mark

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

    How often are these machines calibrated? If you know that the readings are "off", but don't take appropriate action, you're involving yourself in a patient safety issue. Check your organization's...
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    BS+RN+??=MSN?

    HouTx replied to pistolpete02's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. This seems to be a perennial issue. 1) A BSN curriculum is focused on the core knowledge for the profession of nursing. It is not the same as a BS in Micro or Biology. It's like saying that...
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    Prestigious RN School

    HouTx replied to CTH1983's topic in General Nursing

    We all take the same NCLEX. Academic "prestige" isn't very relevant for pre-licensure education. It's VERY relevant for graduate & post-grad
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    Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    HouTx replied to irishicugal's topic in General Nursing

    This is such a great thread. Thank you irishicugal for starting it. Bottom line - health care in the US is structured to accommodate our payment system, which has always seemed to be the highest...
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    Sim lab difficulties

    HouTx replied to kmn0601's topic in General Students

    Performance anxiety is a very real thing. The key is to learn to control it - using whatever technique works for you. Frequently, you'll have to put on your 'game face' in a patient situation -...
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    Ideal Job?

    HouTx replied to hopeful_future_rn's topic in General Students

    In order to achieve expertise in nursing practice, you'll need top-notch clinical reasoning skills. This cannot be achieved without "the acquisition of a deep and relevant knowledge base and...
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    Houston BSN Programs

    HouTx replied to ElenaP14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Admission to the three traditional programs you've mentioned is still unbelievably competitive so you may want to explore some alternatives. I have no idea of the UT-Arlington situation. Wishing...
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    physical therapy degree or mba after BSN ?

    HouTx replied to jpazzi's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry - are we (wimmens) offending? Is the information or advice
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    How to handle allegations of sexual impropriety

    HouTx replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

    This is a huge area of vulnerability for our male nurses. It's unfair and completely inequitable, but some organizations actually have 'chaperone' policies that establish rules that require a third...
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    Verification of CA License

    HouTx replied to lassenlake's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES! That's outrageous. No wonder you're heading