HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Critical Care Help

    HouTx replied to kistigirl84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you asked your clinical educator? S/He can provide you with relevant resources that will be most valuable for your current role. Don't hesitate to ask physicians for reference/learning...
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    Recruiters, is this plus or minus? Clinical instructors, how assertive is too pushy?

    HouTx replied to zephyr9's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're wise to be cautious. One label you don't want is "entitled" - attempting to circumvent normal process because you're "more" (talented, smarter, etc.) than everyone else. In my organization at...
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    Doubts about job change

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

    in my organization, instructor jobs require high levels of clinical expertise & educator jobs require an MSN, so I don't know what type of education job you have. But no matter what level -...
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    Accepted new grad offer to Houston Methodist in TMC! Houston tips, anyone?

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

    Howdy! Congrats on your acceptance to one of the most sought-after & prestigious residencies in the country. Houston is not as user-friendly as other cities, that's for sure. We do experience...
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    new nurse terminated

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

    Are you in the US? Just asking because "cheques" spelling seems to indicate you're not. In the US, employers are required to conduct in-depth background checks & these invariably reveal all job...
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    Job in an Office Setting?

    HouTx replied to cctaylor88's topic in Nursing Career

    PP advice is accurate. Physicians in my neck of the woods rarely employ RNs... it's probably 80% MAs & 15% LVN, with RNs most likely to work for surgeons so that they can assist with inpt...
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    BScN RN to MSW

    HouTx replied to LMacRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Following your passion is always the way to go, but make sure you have an accurate understanding of that new role. Be prepared for a significant decrease in your income potential. Talk to some SWs...
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    MSN or JD?

    HouTx replied to CatherineCunniff's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered an MSN/JD? There are combo programs available. In my organization, we have several of these folks in clinical risk management positions. Another hot graduate specialty for...
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    State to State licensure

    HouTx replied to Emily456's topic in Nursing Career

    Accreditation is a confusing issue. In most states, the only thing that is actually required to begin a nursing education program is approval of that state's Board. So - it is entirely possible to...
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    Should I not even consider nursing if I am prone to contact dermatitis?

    HouTx replied to jewelipooli's topic in Nursing Career

    Those "non bedside" jobs normally require a considerable level of clinical competency that is only available through bedside experience.. classic Catch-22. I know of several nurses who had to leave...
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    Is it worth it to go get your MS in Clinical Informatics?

    HouTx replied to jlw777's topic in General Nursing

    Informatics is still very hot in my part of the country. Since you're in that area, have you taken a look at OHSU's Clinical Informatics dept? They have certificate programs as well as degrees - and...
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    clinicals mcneese state university

    HouTx replied to meganpolk's topic in General Students

    The 'actual' minimum GPA admitted can be much higher than the one in the catalog because so many people are applying. When a school has far more applications than they have space for, they begin...
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    Should I complete the program or shoud I leave?

    HouTx replied to summer2000's topic in General Students

    Perfectly normal. Nursing education is very different because unlike other majors, we not only have to learn and remember information, but we also have to APPLY this knowledge in a clinical setting...
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    Adn Vs Bsn

    HouTx replied to Schwabee524's topic in General Students

    In Houston, you will need a BSN to work in acute care (hospitals). You've mentioned the top 2 schools, but you may want to check out UTMB and HBU. The UTHSC Pacesetter program is only 15 months -...
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    Need help in the worst way

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

    First of all - your plan is entirely do-able. I know 2 Chief Nursing Officers that were both HS dropouts due to difficult personal circumstances ... they began with GEDs. Both have MSNs - one also...
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    Letter of Good Standing

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

    Hmm - if I'm understanding your previous status correctly, the end of your previous school experience was due to failing a course... followed by a decision not to re-take the course. "In good...
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    Computer recommendation

    HouTx replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HP has a number of great low cost alternatives. The Stream is not actually a Chromebook, it is Windows based. However, it's limited memory & storage will curtail the use of MS Office products....
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    Guide to becoming a successful RN

    HouTx replied to Jpan9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Start investigating nursing programs in which you're interested. They will provide you with information about curriculum requirements & the admission process. That's a great place to begin. The...
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    Stuck Between 2 Specialties

    HouTx replied to janurse1990's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Based on average tenure & turnover, Periop is a specialty that lasts... nurses either decide it's a no-go right away or they stick to it for the rest of their career. It is the "oldest"...
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    2 Years After Getting BSN...Now what?

    HouTx replied to ICUguy0122's topic in Nursing Career

    It really cheers me up to encounter young talented nurses who are committed to becoming future leaders. We need you! It seems that your ultimate goal is to make a HUGE difference on a very large...
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    Can this really happen?!?

    HouTx replied to AFNurse2b13's topic in General Students

    Bummer. It's awful to be confronted with additional unexpected costs - especially if it was handled in an abrupt way. That is certainly not an insignificant amount of money. The quality of...
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    Advance nursing career?

    HouTx replied to Katyann14's topic in Nursing Career

    There are some 'certifications' intended to reflect educational qualifications or acquisition of specialty knowledge rather than your level of actual expertise. One of the hot ones right now is the...
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    CV/Resume...Opportunity missed?

    HouTx replied to HYates1213's topic in Nursing Career

    A CV is a listing of all of your professional accomplishments ... publications, major projects, speeches & presentations, research, etc. These are not associated with any particular job, so you...
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    Preparing for actual nursing classes

    HouTx replied to CMAS's topic in General Students

    Hang on skippy --- you're not a nurse yet. "Nurse" is an earned title. We frown on things like that here at AN. If you can re-categorize stress as an aerobic activity, you'll be working out a lot...
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    Dallas Area Nursing Education

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

    Howdy! Traditional US university-based nursing education has a separation of pre-requisite courses (general education & sciences) that have to be completed PRIOR to being accepted to the...