HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Any Healthcare Professionals with a Degree in Healthcare Administration

    HouTx replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, bachelor degrees in "healthcare administration" are pretty much worthless. Nurses who wish to move into leadership positions must obtain BSN & MSN. Healthcare admin degrees are...
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    $26/hr RN Telemetry in San ANtonio,TX

    HouTx replied to Edz86's topic in Texas Nursing

    FYI, San Antonio salaries are the lower than other Texas metro areas - for all
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    Time to move to Houston....nervous and worried

    HouTx replied to vilove's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! Although H-town is currently a very welcoming market for experienced nurses, I strongly encourage you to obtain your CCRN or other clinical specialty certification as soon as possible,...
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    Needing encouragement and guidance

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

    When it comes to BP, make sure you are focusing on the patient rather than just looking at the numbers. What is the patient's norm? Is she feeling & acting OK? Keep in mind that patient...
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    I thought I was done crying and feeling incompetent

    HouTx replied to IHeart BSN RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No human person is able to perform perfectly when faced with a brand new situation. Because it's NEW. Words from a very wise person: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know...
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    FNP/PA or Healthcare Administration MASTERS

    HouTx replied to SOONtoB's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are aiming for a nursing job in administration, you'll need an MSN. The most prevalent degree requirements for non-nurses in healthcare administration are MHA & MBA - with focus in...
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    Questions about Texas!

    HouTx replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here ya go... check this out. Wallethub's "best places for nurses". Texas is #2 when it comes to opportunities for nurses. There is a wide variation in salary across the state. In general, Houston...
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    New BSN graduate with 5 years LVN experience!

    HouTx replied to jmnlvn2bsn's topic in Texas Nursing

    When determining the initial salary for new hires, my organization counts LVN experience at 50% of RN.. so, OP would have the equivalent of 2.5 years of RN experience. Relevant LVN experience is also...
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    "non declared" major to start

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

    If you're taking your pre-requisites at a regionally accredited school, the credits are transferable, but you'll need to make sure that they map to the nursing program's requirements. I would...
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    Advice

    HouTx replied to nerdy student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand how frustrating this is for you. But - the admissions folks probably couldn't give you a firm answer about your GPA because it would have to be evaluated in terms of the entire cohort...
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    Nursing School Options in Texas?

    HouTx replied to Devonmayes01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, Here is a list of all the approved RN nursing programs in Texas & their 5 year NCLEX pass rate. It's important to look at the pass rate, because this is a very good indicator of the...
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    Awful Management

    HouTx replied to StephLPN2015's topic in Nursing Career

    I would also suggest contacting your local CMS Ombudsman program... you can google with your state & "CMS Ombudsman" to get specific contact information. These are volunteers who are authorized...
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    Texas Nursing Job Fairs in January

    HouTx posted a topic in General Nursing

    there will be nursing job fairs in houston (jan 25th) and dallas (jan 31). looks like there will be a large number of area hospitals represented at each location. more information here...
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    Staff nurse to Educator

    HouTx replied to Chares's topic in General Nursing

    You are very wise to take time to weigh all the considerations. Education is a 'whole nother' discipline. Although there is a smattering of informant about patient education, education theory is not...
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    ICU death debriefing for RNs

    HouTx replied to R1love's topic in General Nursing

    My clinical area is ICU. I am a HUGE advocate for Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Smart organizations have integrated this into their normal operating functions. I have worked with hospitals...
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

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

    The daily stuff you get paid to do isn't supposed to be "therapeutic" for you. That's why it's called
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    To be or not to be a nurse

    HouTx replied to ShallINurse's topic in General Nursing

    All direct patient care is one-on-one. The big difference? OT's don't have to deal with the 'less desirable' aspects of patient care such as dealing with bodily fluids and ADLS (bathing, toileting,...
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    HouTx replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, assault on a health care professional is a felony - no matter who the perpetrator is. I'd take that one to the wall for
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    Nursing is a passion?

    HouTx replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As always - this is a fascinating topic for me. I enjoy all the differing viewpoints. For me - the word "passion" is associated with a feeling of heightened enthusiasm/excitement/ardor than can't...
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    Act like you are grateful to be in College

    HouTx replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    Wow - the words of Maya Angelou come to mind The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy...
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    Wound Ostomy and Continence Standards

    HouTx replied to Rashelle21's topic in General Students

    The knowledge base for Wound Care certification is composed of the nursing standards for their specialty. Just like NCLEX is based on generalist nursing standards, their certification test reflects...
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    Waiting On New Grad Program. What Now?

    HouTx replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in General Students

    You don't have to limit yourself to "new grad programs". These formal programs are too expensive for many smaller facilities that may also be hiring new grads. If an organization hires new grads, it...
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    Houston Community College not having a RN program 2016?

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

    I haven't seen any definitive information about this yet... but if they are closing up shop, it's probably due to their dismal NCLEX pass rates since 2013. They haven't been able to bring it up to...
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    Application essay- educational background

    HouTx replied to katRN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I encourage you to include information about your life experiences on your application essay. It could provide a great deal of insight into your motivation for a career change into nursing. It is...
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    HELP, How to get into ICU or Med Surg

    HouTx replied to rager2001's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS -- The lack of support for experienced nurses who want to change clinical specialty areas -- is a very serious roadblock in nursing. My organization is currently investigating the possibility of...