HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    A New Day: A New Psychological Contract with Night Nurses

    HouTx replied to RoxyDi's topic in General Students

    I love OP's passion about this issue. Chances are, since she is in an MHA program, they don't include much "Nursing" literature..... just another example of the status of our profession. I have...
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    Thinking about leaving nursing school

    HouTx replied to Student1713's topic in General Students

    Oh for goodness sake. Why continue to invest time, energy & $ into something that you really don't want to do? That's a definition of self-destructive behavior. There are so many other...
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    GI ASC skills

    HouTx replied to mirid1390's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your new job! I strongly encourage you to join your specialty nurse association - the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA). Check out their web site - it has...
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    Peer assistance job help

    HouTx replied to Ans1127's topic in Nursing Career

    In my part of the country, nurses with practice stipulations have found dialysis to be an accepting environment for them. Wishing you all the best on your successful recovery & resumption of...
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    Canadian RN relocating to Texas

    HouTx replied to LaurieMakingA'way's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! Have you already contacted the Tx BON to explore the licensing process? I have worked with lots of wonderful Canadian nurses in the Houston area... we love y'all!!! Currently, Houston metro...
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    Help I need advice...obgyn triage

    HouTx replied to moty's topic in Texas Nursing

    You're very smart to be concerned about Scope of Practice issues. In Texas, this is beyond the scope of practice for an LVN. The only way it could work is to act under very specific Standardized...
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    ADN programs in houston

    HouTx replied to Alliep1031's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Evidence is better than opinions - HERE are NCLEX results for Tx RN schools over the last 5
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    Repeating classes for better grades?

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

    Carefully check the policy for schools you want to attend. In my part of the country, many schools have 'hard limits' on repeating classes. They do not allow repeats unless the first time effort...
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    Anxiety

    HouTx replied to sara2013's topic in General Students

    Practice, Practice, Practice . . . using a checkoff list with a patient person who can be trusted to provide you with honest feedback Also, you may want to explore "grounding" techniques to decrease...
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    I have an Unhelpful instructor

    HouTx replied to stephey's topic in General Students

    I think OP's comment " I never had to self learn from just a book. " is the essence of what's happening here. For whatever reason (e.g., nursing classes are 'different'; instructor is lazy; poor...
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    How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    HouTx replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    You are absolutely correct. That is outrageous - and certainly not in line with nursing salaries. FYI - it doesn't really matter how "prestigious" the school because everyone takes the same NCLEX....
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    Chemistry Requirement?

    HouTx replied to nursing96student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually, the 100 courses are the lowest level of (creditable) college courses. Anything lower may be considered remedial (non-credit). Have you tried talking to the Chem instructor to see if you can...
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    Losing hope - student struggle stories

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

    Oh gosh, there are soooo many tales of woe here on AN. If you're looking for inspiration, I think it may be a much better option to ask students to share their successes... stories of the moments...
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    Nurse Practitioner vs Nurse Anesthetist?

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

    I am unaware of any direct-entry CRNA programs. Admission to CRNA programs generally requires at least 2 years of ICU nursing experience in addition to stellar cumulative GPA and tip top GRE scores....
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    Getting into nursing school

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

    Unless that "teacher" is connected with the nursing programs to which you are applying, that advice is probably worthless. Save you money and take the courses at the CC. Best of luck to you on your...
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    Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    HouTx replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    FYI Y'all --- Medical residencies are generously funded ~ $100k per year per resident. They are also heavily subsidized by Federal funding and highly regulated to ensure that they meet all...
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    No pump, no drip rates - OR

    HouTx replied to anathema's topic in General Students

    Great thread - very informative. Nobody is calling names or using epithets. Full disclosure: I am a COB.... it was hard for me to 'trust' pumps and give up taping those bags "just in case". I...
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    Need RN career advise

    HouTx replied to destela2's topic in General Students

    Because of the continuing stampede into nursing (since ~ 2008), nursing school admissions continue to be uber-competitive. In many areas, most entry students have GPAs >3.75 with extremely high...
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    RN first then MSN?

    HouTx replied to hstutz86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're able to get an acute care job with an AS/AD in your neck of the woods, there shouldn't be any problem. However, if hospitals are only hiring BSNs, you'd be up a creek for sure because...
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    How hard is CRNA

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

    It's very tough to become a CRNA. This is a fact that I (and any other potential patient) am very grateful for. CRNA programs are uber-competitive. In addition to stellar cumulative GPA, you will...
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    Scary A&P 2 Course (venting)

    HouTx replied to Sweet.tigerlily's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like your instructor has "flipped the classroom". This is a new way of teaching in which students are expected to prepare themselves (with reading and review) prior to the class. Then,...
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    42 yo ER Job Offer

    HouTx replied to v111's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If your decision hinges only on the financial aspect, you need to do some analysis to see how do the two offers 'net' out. Could be that the lower salary is more than offset by avoidance of the loan...
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    MSN

    HouTx replied to SororAKS's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, the best graduate programs are those that incorporate a 'residency' of some sort - which requires you to work alongside an experienced colleague in your chosen specialty/role. This...
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    Per-Diem to Full-Time Position

    HouTx replied to mren0707's topic in Nursing Career

    There biggest challenge for a new grad accepting a PRN job? Orientation and adequate support for transition to practice.... This can be a lengthy process. Make sure that the employer has a plan to...
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    texas new RN do i get an ID Card?

    HouTx replied to chocolatekiss's topic in Nursing Career

    I've never heard of this. When you pass NCLEX, you are issued a license # - it's important that you keep track of this just like your SSN. TxBON stopped issuing paper licenses a long time ago....