HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    need advice

    HouTx replied to crisdi88's topic in General Students

    Most employers have some sort of tuition assistance program, but it's not unusual for this amount to only be about $1,000 per year. This won't pay for very much. These programs are usually for...
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    How to Decide About a Job Offer?

    HouTx replied to ktayrn20213's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just because the facility is not a 'trauma center' doesn't mean that they do not receive trauma patients. That designation is primarily tied to reimbursement, marketing and (probably) to coordinate...
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    CNS or Nurse Educator?

    HouTx replied to Junebloom's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a dual MSN (CNS & Education) because I just couldn't make up my mind. I totally agree with Grumpy - the CNS role is not well defined so those roles tend to be 'all over the place'. I am...
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    What to do after failing out nursing program?

    HouTx replied to Aekju46's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd urge caution with an MHA degree if that is going to be your ticket into healthcare (no prior experience as a healthcare manager). This continues to be a "good old boys" network. There are a few,...
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    I want to quit nursing after my second week of clinicals, bad work environment...

    HouTx replied to Matucm's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree with PPs. I can understand your feeling of alienation if you're not used to functioning in a largely female environment. Since I'm not really qualified to know for sure, I can only surmise...
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    Is he shirking a crap job or am I just in a bad mood?

    HouTx replied to redheadrn86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From a nurse manager perspective - I'd really want to know if I hired a nurse who could not fulfill all job requirements. While it's OK to accommodate staff's religious/ethical beliefs or patient...
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    RN Refresher course for license under probation

    HouTx replied to ohzee64's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, if the probation is associated with any practice stipulations there may be a mis-match with the refresher course curriculum. For instance, if the course requires students to demonstrate...
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    Trying to have a baby in flyover country

    HouTx replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article. I was also dismayed about the very brief mention of CNM contribution to quality OB care.... just a couple of sentences. It would have been a much better piece if the author had...
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    what counts as experience in specialty areas?

    HouTx replied to jdhoward407's topic in General Students

    My organization 'counts' CST experience at 50% for new grad RN hires into OR... So, 4 yrs CST = 2 yrs RN. This is a special deal that is just in the OR - otherwise, the only non-nursing job that is...
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    Nursing School Lost

    HouTx replied to RaRa310's topic in General Students

    It is not unusual for test/quiz items to appear to be unrelated to the lecture or reading material.... this is because those items are designed to force you to analyze the underlying concepts. Ex:...
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    Lost & feeling like I'm in a free fall.

    HouTx replied to amh90's topic in General Students

    Wow - (educator here) I'm nearly at a loss for words. As a student without a license of your own, you ARE practicing under your clinical instructor's license. Any of your mistakes are HER MISTAKES....
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    Nursing Pathophysiology Resource Recommendations

    HouTx replied to js2016's topic in General Students

    If you are able to invest in a resource that will be useful throughout your nursing career, I wholeheartedly recommend Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. It's pricey, but I believe...
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    After NCLEX and Job hunting

    HouTx replied to SoonToBeRN17's topic in General Students

    I think it's great that you have such interesting career aspirations. In my part of the country, most employers have stopped hiring any new grads before they pass NCLEX - because it creates a huge...
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    Grades not good but want to persue a career in nursing

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

    PP's advice is exactly on target. Nursing education is bound by very rigid requirements - not just for admission, but throughout the entire process. It's very unforgiving, with no accommodation...
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    What do nurses learn how to do? (Medical tasks)

    HouTx replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing education prepares us to perform Nursing Tasks... nursing and medicine are separate professions. Physicians practice medicine, we practice nursing. If you want to refer to the entire...
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    How to put AA, AS degree to use?

    HouTx replied to MJPN2012's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're in a nursing job, it is unlikely that non-nursing degrees will add any value. Higher level nursing jobs have less emphasis on clinical skills and more on administrative, operational, and...
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    Working while sick

    HouTx replied to Nurseratchet789's topic in General Nursing

    I understand OP's frustration. Many employers use a PTO system for ALL non-worked time (vacation, holiday, sick time). I have been told that the rationale for this is to prevent unnecessary...
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    I am struggling with depression

    HouTx replied to studentnurse95's topic in General Students

    Please take care of yourself - this needs to be your priority. At the same time, make sure that you follow your program's formal process for withdrawal / leave taking - rather than just ghosting -...
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    I just want to quit..

    HouTx replied to Memphis15's topic in General Students

    CONGRATS on your baby! Very exciting. Honestly? It seems pretty clear that your interest has waned & there are other priorities in your life right now. It's OK. Talk to your dad and let him...
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    Advice please?

    HouTx replied to Meganlynn1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the US, pre-licensure nursing education produces nurse generalists. There is no opportunity to specialize until after you obtain your license. Employers provide training programs for...
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    Basic Pharmacology - Pre Nursing

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

    Pharmacology can be challenging, but if you do well in pre-requisites such as Micro, Chemistry and A&P, you will be much better prepared for success. If you're very concerned, the intro course...
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    Considering becoming an LVN in Houston - Guidance Please

    HouTx replied to romans8:28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can attest to the accuracy of Commuter's statement about the local employment market for LVNs. However, if you're looking for "ADN friendly" hospitals, you'll have to look outside any community...
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    Were you a Bad/good student before nursing school?

    HouTx replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How exciting for you - to be able to travel & live in London. Maturation is a wonderful thing. A definite career goal (nursing) is a much stronger motivator than HS graduation... which for...
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    How the heck do you get a foot in the door in Portland, OR?

    HouTx replied to josie9toes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your frustration and stress is very understandable. . . I know that it's not going to make you feel any better, but this is a common situation for new grads in highly popular 'destination cities'....
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    Worried about skill mix

    HouTx replied to achapman763's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The tried and true method of determining skill mix is to actually do some work sampling.... do determine the quantity & type of patient care that is being delivered. I did a lot of this in...