HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Being depressed

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

    24 months from now, you'll still be 2 years older..... whether you have achieved your academic goals will depend entirely on what you do with that
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    can a non-native speaker do well in nursing school?

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

    You'll be fine. Your written English is better than a lot of us native speakers - LOL. I suggest you re-frame this challenge.... and consider that "Nursing" will be your 5th
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    Which class is better?

    HouTx replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take the easy option - with no potential for a GPA 'ding'. Nursing school admissions are focused on your pre-requisites & GPA, additional electives will not impress them. You can always take...
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    Should I place my license as inactive?

    HouTx replied to setsuna92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang on just a minute here! OP's job - tobacco cessation - IS definitely within the scope of nursing practice. Teaching and counseling are inherent to nursing practice. Please remember that those...
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    48 and a new grad...need advice

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

    Unlike many professions, such as IT where it's much more prevalent and obvious .... there has always been the idea that age is no barrier for older nursing grads. But the reality is very different,...
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    Always feeling a bit anxious/stressful before each shift...need some tips/wanting to vent

    HouTx replied to barcode120x's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with PPs. Just wanted to add - SBAR is your friend. Adhere to this format when calling those grumpy docs in the middle of the night & you'll be much better prepared and more confident....
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    On probation for being too "anxious"

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

    In OPs original post, she identifies her difficulty with multi-tasking. This can give rise to all the other stuff that is going on. Sorry - going off on a bit of an academic journey here..... those...
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    New Grad off Orientation

    HouTx replied to froggy93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    KUDOS TO YOU OP!!! I have the unique perspective of having been 'in the trenches' for 30+ years.... and I can assure you that the "horrible experience; constantly overwhelmed; stressed to the max"...
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    ANM candidate after 14 months?

    HouTx replied to britpanda's topic in Nursing Career

    Go for it!! Based on the information you've provided, you are an ideal candidate to move into nursing management. We need talented and energetic leaders to move our profession
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    Career in healthcare/hospital...no healthcare experience

    HouTx replied to Jody7818's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a lot of jobs in the healthcare industry that do not require ANY clinical background or knowledge. After all, healthcare is a business that requires all the same operational functions -...
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    Which way to go-advice please

    HouTx replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Nursing Career

    You hit the nail on the head. Adulting is very hard..... some of us try to put it off as long as possible. Just an off-the-wall suggestion. Have you discussed your situation with your manager or...
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    What is the difference between call back and bonus pay?

    HouTx replied to bcandygurl's topic in Nursing Career

    It's pretty confusing. I don't intend to increase the complexity, but everyone should know that when overtime is computed, it's based on an amount that includes all of the 'extras' that were received...
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    HCAs personality test

    HouTx replied to Nazzerena's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a decent background in organizational development - very familiar with psych testing and psychometrics. Based on that, I'm am really ambivalent about these types of 'charm school' screens...
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    Job abandonment

    HouTx replied to Nurse_CrystalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Kudos to OP!!! It's very gratifying to see that our new nurses are well-informed about their Nurse Practice Act. The essence of professional behavior is making those very courageous decisions - the...
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    I'm making the jump

    HouTx replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wishing you all the best as you embark on this life-changing journey. We've got your
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    Sweeping second hand watch?

    HouTx replied to Meldel's topic in General Students

    Do a search for "nurses watch" on Amazon and you'll turn up a zillion "fob" watch options - they pin on to your chest. Super inexpensive & they don't pose an infection control risk. Most of them...
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    A&P Suggestions?

    HouTx replied to aglass0714's topic in General Students

    I am assuming that you checked ahead of time and the nursing program was OK with an online course... that usually has a physical lab. This is pretty unusual for a pre-licensure program. A&P is...
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    Controveral Topic: Using medications for studying and exams

    HouTx replied to Volley88's topic in General Students

    There are some misconceptions. Taking stimulants may make you THINK you are studying more effectively, but actually, the end result is not what you think. HERE is one of the studies. You may think...
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    Is it worth it?

    HouTx replied to Jae8826's topic in General Students

    Another consideration. If you intend to move back 'home' after you graduate, attending an out-of-area school would be a huge disadvantage. Local graduates always have the home court advantage when...
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    GPA AND JOB

    HouTx replied to manda1331's topic in General Students

    New grad residencies in my neck of the woods are awash with applicants, so most of them have begun to use objective criteria as part of an automated screening process. The nurse residencies in the...
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    And So Im Surprised...

    HouTx replied to ladedah1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for posting this. We hear so much about Reality Shock as an unpleasant phenomenon..... it's great to hear that the shock can be
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    Beaumont Hospital

    HouTx replied to BubblyNurse05's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL - there's also a Beaumont, TX. Probably some Beaumonts in other
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    Critical care nursing interview

    HouTx replied to Newnurs01's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you don't have ICU experience, it would not be logical for the interviewer to expect you to have expertise in managing ICU patients. However, I would anticipate that the interviewer would be...
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    Graduate nurse salary

    HouTx replied to BAMF, BSN, RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know a new grad who was accepted into a TMC facility Nurse Residency - $30 per hour with $4 geographic differential (working in the TMC is a
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    2 weeks notice.

    HouTx replied to RNurse2414's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you have not received a formal written offer, the disconnect is with your prospective employer's HR Department. It's very risky to quit a job unless you have the new one sewed up.... and it's...