HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Is it common practice to back chart?

    HouTx replied to grace08's topic in Nursing Career

    Check your employer's policy on this to see how they want to handle 'late' entries. No matter how organized you are, there are times when something will just fall through the cracks. As long as you...
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    Should I become a nurse if I can't work night shifts?

    HouTx replied to Kellywon's topic in Nursing Career

    PPs are providing really valuable information for OP. I just wanted to add -- an important factor in salary is the 'market'. Highly desirable jobs have lots of applicants.... so employers don't have...
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    Did I Do The right thing?? So confused!! I want to go back!! But How do I Improve?????

    HouTx replied to Meganmegzxxxx's topic in General Students

    My youngest was diagnosed with math & spatial reasoning problems in elementary school, so I'm a bit familiar with your struggles. Have you been counseled on adaptive coping mechanisms? For...
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    Didn't get into backup direct-to-Master's Program, now what?

    HouTx replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    There is no such thing as an "RN Certificate". Registered Nurse is a license obtained by passing NCLEX-RN, not a degree. Do you mean an Associates degree or Diploma? Either of those will also...
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    Foreign exchange nursing degree?

    HouTx replied to AllTheNamesAreTaken's topic in General Students

    Anything is possible. However, there is no such thing as a standardized international nursing curriculum. The International Council of Nurses has been focusing on this for decades. As far as the US...
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    No RN program this year at HCC

    HouTx replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hadn't heard that this was official yet. HCC has experienced declining NCLEX pass rates over the last few years. It would appear that they decided on this option since they were unable to fix this...
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    Great Clinical Day

    HouTx replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    That's great! Store this one away & be prepared to haul it out when you have a bad
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    Halfway through, and drowning in my own mind.

    HouTx replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

    Not a normal reaction to nursing school. If you're consumed with free-floating generalized anxiety that is interfering with normal activities (like sleep), it's time to consult a qualified...
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    Masters Entry to Nursing

    HouTx replied to cmcdonnell12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make sure that you have a realistic picture of job prospects for entry-level masters grads. They are competing for the SAME new grad jobs as everyone else. An entry-level masters does not add any...
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    Will I be able to succeed in nursing?

    HouTx replied to Addiegrace1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PA is a great option for anyone who wants to remain in an "assistant to the physician" role. Nursing offers a much better variety of career growth & academic options as well as the potential for...
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    Breaking contract and its consequences

    HouTx replied to RRRRS808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with the need to obtain legal advice. There are a variety of consequences that could occur - from very little (employer decides to just let you go with a 'not eligible for rehire' status) to...
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    Lpn

    HouTx replied to Professional3737's topic in Nursing Career

    Compensation for nursing staff is pretty much non-negotiable in the vast majority of companies because they have very strict salary structures. They actually HAVE to - in order to avoid being sued for...
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    License or Job first?

    HouTx replied to jcbwatson's topic in Nursing Career

    In many metro areas, employers will not take an application very seriously unless the candidate is licensed & 'good to go' in that state. This is because they don't want to waste time and...
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    One step at a time. Help!?

    HouTx replied to StudentAxel's topic in Nursing Career

    Just want to begin by stating that I know two Chief Nurse Executives that began their academic careers with GEDs after dropping out of HS. One is an MSN, PhD, the other a DNP. So, where you begin...
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    Nurses Aides & Drug Testing

    HouTx replied to Omxilyomx's topic in General Nursing

    Drug diversion is not the only trigger for a drug screen. There are a number of things that could result in a drug screen. In most organizations, follow up and treatment for any on-the-job injury or...
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    RN's without APRN certifications working in capacity of NP

    HouTx replied to WLQRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would seem that the practice described by OP is becoming more common. My organization recently enacted tightened rules & regs to ensure that it was maintained within legal and professional...
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    Clinical Project on E-Cigarettes

    HouTx replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Students

    I'm a bit confused. What type of 'project' is this? Is it a lit review only? Are you going to be collecting data of some sort? Are you trying to obtain some sort of outcome data? From whom? If it...
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    Did anyone find anatomy easy?

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

    If you want to get an 'objective' measure, I would advise you to arrange to take a practice TEAS test. Since these tests are standardized, it would provide you with comparative
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    Unsure of which route to take

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

    Based on the information you've provided, it would appear that your GPA is not adequate. If so, there is only one way to fix this.... taking additional courses and making A's in them. It is not a...
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    It all happened so fast

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

    Masses of Kudos to you!!!! It wasn't "luck" - your hard work got you in the door. Your talent & commitment will take you
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    Oh how much has changed in over a year!

    HouTx replied to sugar12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Obviously, your persistence paid off for you. A wonderful example of what can happen when you choose to tough it out rather than taking the easy way
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    What's wrong here?

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

    I think your instructors may be cluing in to the fact that you're a quick learner with an assertive personality - this is a good fit for critical care. However, if you're an LVN, you'll have to...
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    Military spouse needs advice!

    HouTx replied to AJ_1229_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have any first-hand knowledge of the job climate in Hi.. hopefully, someone will be around soon to give you better info. But I do want to assure you that areas with a heavy military presence...
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    Getting the Office RN position

    HouTx replied to HYates1213's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck with your interview. PP has offered great advice. Physicians are most likely to be interested in your knowledge of A&P, emergency responses, etc.... Be sure to offer examples of...
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    Just started a month ago, and I have a bad, bad feeling about this hospital...

    HouTx replied to Theragran101's topic in Nursing Career

    It would seem - from the situations you've described - that your colleagues may have a much lower level of applied physiology. I refuse to believe that any nurse would knowingly take any action (or...