HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Self Realization: Coming to terms that it may be time to move on.

    HouTx replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in General Nursing

    Basic physiology... There is no growth without conflict. Something has to come along and upset the status quo in order for growth/change to be triggered. I like to think it's the same for life...
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    "On my last leg"

    HouTx replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Self awareness is a wonderful thing. Thanks for your honesty OP. Glad you're reaching out for some qualified assistance - other than all us 'armchair quarterbacks' here at AN. Best wishes on your...
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    Magnet hospitals

    HouTx replied to bh93's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet criteria is only focused on criteria that relate to NURSING professional practice. This does not mean that a non-magnet hospital cannot be top-notch in terms of quality and patient care. In...
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    Feeling very sad right now

    HouTx replied to TheNatural_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One very unique aspects of any clinical profession is our proximity to death. In modern society, very few people are ever exposed to the death of another human being. It's one of the hardest things...
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    Ivy League Schools worth it?

    HouTx replied to medic1969's topic in General Students

    LOL - we're a picky bunch, right??? Actually "top tier" has a specific meaning in academic circles, as it denotes a university that meets very specific criteria. I agree with PPs - for an undergrad...
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    Advice on Continuing my Nursing Education

    HouTx replied to c27_AEMT's topic in General Students

    The PA programs I'm familiar with will accept 'clinical hours' from paid positions in addition to those in a clinical practicum - as long as the total meets their ~ 1000 hour requirements. NP...
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    Job offer different than what was said in interview

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

    That is a violation of the terms of your employment. Even a verbal offer is usually considered a 'contract' when it comes to employment. I agree with PP - raise a stink about it in
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    Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

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

    I'm in an area with relatively low cost of living, and BSN grad salaries range from $26 - $26k base pay in addition to $3-$4 night diff. So I can't help but think that OP's salary is pretty low....
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    Going back to nursing school after accounting degree

    HouTx replied to marissapage93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We call this "second degree nurses". It is not uncommon at all. I think you'll find that many schools have programs designed specifically for people such as yourself. Best wishes on your nursing...
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    Clinical Judgement/Reasoning

    HouTx replied to gemmi999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only way to become an "expert" is via experience.... And even then, that is not sufficient. Studies of expertise have shown that 'experts' engaged in quite a bit of reflection after each new...
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    Advice Please!!

    HouTx replied to RB1215's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry you have had such a bad experience launching your career. Have you taken some time to reflect on your situation in order to determine which aspects of work are making you so unhappy?...
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    Public health nurse opportunity

    HouTx replied to Vielle Elgin's topic in Nursing Career

    I would imagine that it depends upon the role. Some may be too autonomous for a new grad who still needs immediate supervision and support. I do applaud your interest in Public Health. I'm dismayed...
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    Nursing career at insurance company

    HouTx replied to gnirest_tsomo's topic in Nursing Career

    You're probably need to be more specific? What type of job are you referring to? There are all sorts of areas that may employ nurses, from handling appeals to case management or reviewing
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    Nursing Infromatics Practicum in Houston Area

    HouTx replied to idaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Many organizations (including mine) are no longer accepting any 'one off' practicums due to cost and liability issues. This is a huge drawback to the "choose your own adventure" programs that claim...
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    New Grad RN in Houston seeking advice

    HouTx replied to jh408's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're not a BSN grad, you may have better luck applying to facilities that are NOT affiliated with any of the major health care systems, as they are no longer hiring ADN grads. If possible, focus...
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    Guitar elective

    HouTx replied to Palamino2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the idea of "opposite" learning is wonderful. Rice University - very prestigious institution in my hometown - has always encouraged students to pick a minor that is a polar opposite from...
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    Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    HouTx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been noticing one-off blips periodically, but here is clear evidence that the shortage of experienced specialty nurses is very real in the Houston area. Houston Methodist is offering $10k...
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    Educator pay

    HouTx replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    (Rant)The horrendous salary inequity for academic educators has always been just accepted with a shrug.. "that's just the way it is". I have never understood why. As a workplace (non-academic)...
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    Dallas Nursing Institute

    HouTx replied to Chanel, CNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Please be very careful. NCLEX results are the best indication of the overall quality of a nursing program and DNI's NCLEX-PN & RN results have been dismal... you can check them on the Texas BON...
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    I need some help!

    HouTx replied to Jenny_21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I encourage you to enroll in one of the many (many, many, many) private English proficiency schools in the Houston area to improve your skills. You can check online ratings to decide on which one....
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    POLL ---Can a teacher give a group grade, but YOU a different grade from the group?

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

    Agree with Rose_Queen. As an educator, I can assure you that group projects are always associated with a clearly defined grading rubric in order to avoid the "freeloader" phenomenon... whereby the...
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    New grad resume questions

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

    Agree - Education is always first, followed by Experience & then Memberships (professional activities) and Interests which include all the great stuff you do but aren't paid for such as...
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    Resume Dilemma

    HouTx replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Employer B is going to show up in your background check because a routine SSN check is part of the data that is required by the Feds for any organization that receives Fed reimbursement (Medicare,...
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    New nurse errors/feeling down

    HouTx replied to abrights3d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    COB (crusty old bat) here. I can empathize with your situation. It's such a horrible feeling to think that you may have harmed a patient. Been there, done that. But unless you have a time machine...
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    New grads are expensive...really?

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

    HOLD THE PHONE I cannot believe PP wrote "When hospitals are business and nurses are a financial drain....." Nursing care is the ONLY reason that hospitals exist.... if a patient does not need 24X7...