HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Texas Board of Nursing-discrepancy- help need advice!!!!!!

    HouTx replied to HopefulRN2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Bureaucracy is awful. We all agree. I was prevented from boarding a flight recently because of a typo on the reservation that I hadn't noticed. Had to get it fixed before I could travel the next...
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    Hostage situation

    HouTx replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there is emerging research on this area - relationship between 'patient satisfaction' and clinical care. And (not surprisingly) the results are supporting what many of us - including OP -...
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    Making it better

    HouTx replied to gamecaco4's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to point out - if you poke around here on AN, you'll discover that your situation is not very unusual at all. You're in good company. Best of luck to
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    Ah, the anxiety of applying to accelerated BSN programs...

    HouTx replied to getthemtothegeek's topic in General Students

    Agree with PPs. GPA & test scores are the deciding factors for accelerated programs. They want to make sure you have the academic prowess to succeed in such an intense
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    Chances of getting into Accelerated BSN

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

    PP is correct. Even though the ABSN catalog may state a minimum GPA, your chances of admission will depend upon your applicant cohort. If you're unlucky enough to be applying with a bunch of...
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    Dissection Lab Reaction?

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

    Are you sure that it wasn't the formaldehyde? That always used to make me pukey. Most nursing students experience various types of 'swoon' when they're exposed to new (kinda gross) clinical things....
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    Interview Question that has me stumped

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

    Dopey question - poor interview skills. I mean, what was the point of grilling you about this? My guess? Going with the "I'm so much smarter than you'll ever be" technique to put the newbie in her...
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    Advice greatly needed

    HouTx replied to Danij0105's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Point of clarification. NP education will not prepare you for administration. NP, Nursing Leadership & Nursing Education are all completely different skill sets. In my experience, NICU staff...
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    New grad job hut

    HouTx replied to KayStanley's topic in Nursing Career

    It doesn't hurt to ask. Keep in mind that most physician offices are staffed primarily with Med Assistants rather than nurses. Their reimbursements are being squeezed - which makes it very difficult...
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    moving back home, 2 year 'contract', crna vs management

    HouTx replied to agirlcandream's topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to give you a ((((((hug))))))). I'm old - just wanted to get that out there to explain my frame of reference. Jobs will come and go. They are not your life. Your family & friends...
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    Need to go back in orientation?

    HouTx replied to ksparks's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry you are in such a difficult place right now. FWIW, I agree with your manager about not extending orientation. You've moved from a more predictable environment that you had mastered (LTC)...
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    Park Plaza Hospital-Houston?

    HouTx replied to bsnnurse3520's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's been around for quite a while. Originally gaining distinction from it's unique, "patient-centered" design which was very original at the time. Over the years, it has had a solid reputation, but...
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    Social media and nursing don't mix

    HouTx replied to jackhensy's topic in Nursing Career

    Perception is reality. Lee Atwater There are no eternal facts, as there are no absolute truths. – Friedrich Nietzsche: Human, All-too-Human Just sayin' - Social media reflects the...
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    CML Patient interested in becoming a nurse

    HouTx replied to Djakujudobre's topic in General Nursing

    I don't intend to demean anyone, but at times lay folks forget that health care is a business. We are employees, just like everyone else. Our industry is in a severe cost containment crunch, reeling...
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    Private vs: Public Program

    HouTx replied to sarah_kansas's topic in General Students

    Have you already maxxed out or are you ineligible for governmental subsidies (Pell Grant, etc)? If not, your financial summary may not be accurate. If these schools follow the usual pattern, you...
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    Depression in nursing school

    HouTx replied to applecrumb21's topic in General Students

    Best advice - "If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging". We all make bad choices.... some of us more frequently than others. But it's usually best to acknowledge a mistake and take...
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    Tampa General ICU nurses - THANK YOU

    HouTx replied to cdmccarthy's topic in General Nursing

    What a terrific story. Thank you for sharing with us. Please be sure to write a letter to the hospital CEO & Nurse Executive as well. Heck, write a letter to the Editor of your local paper!!...
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    Military Spouse -- moving to another state - endorsement questions?

    HouTx replied to x28y31's topic in General Nursing

    Even with compact states, once you have a permanent address in the new state, you will need to go ahead and apply for a license in your new state because the compact only provides 'coverage' for a...
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    Is this unreasonable?

    HouTx replied to EricaAngela90's topic in General Nursing

    My first reaction is "wow, nurses have so much time on their hands that they can just wander around and chat with other patients' families?" That is certainly not the case in most hospitals these...
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    Nursing degree, need advice.

    HouTx replied to Firas5's topic in General Students

    One of the peculiarities of the US is the balance of power between the Federal and State governments. Educational requirements & professional licensure are both areas in which each state makes its...
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    No- you won't lose your license.

    HouTx replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the majority of nurses simply do not know enough about their Nurse Practice Act. It's certainly the case for my organization. That is the reason that my state BON is requiring a...
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    Did that really just happen?

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

    WELCOME TO THE DORK
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    Shorter length scrub tops

    HouTx replied to R5RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you considered having them altered to fit you? Check your local fabric store for the names of seamstresses in your area. I think you may be surprised at how inexpensive it is. You could also...
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    I have a fear of being bullied what should I do?

    HouTx replied to sadbuthappy's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds almost like performance anxiety (AKA, fear of value judgments). That would create a lot of anxiety related to any situation in which others would be 'rating' you ... in any way: performance,...
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    Difficult Patient - Definition

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

    What about # of patient/family requests per shift? If you have a good call light system, that data is retrievable. Other factors could be related to care needs such as #meds, complex interventions,...