HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Not Naturally Smart

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

    I just wanted to respond to this comment. I agree with it for the most part, but wanted to point out that employers in my part of the world are including GPA as part of the screening criteria for new...
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    Interview Red Flags

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

    There are basically two different approaches to hiring new grads. Some organizations will hire new grads into specific positions, so the hiring manager for that department will handle all the hiring...
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    Am I cut out to be a nurse?

    HouTx replied to NurseRunner13's topic in Nursing Career

    I would urge you to engage in some self-reflection and try to figure out exactly what aspects of your work are producing so much anxiety. If it is related to a reluctance to assume responsibility for...
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    Managerial Promotion

    HouTx replied to drea.says's topic in Nursing Career

    It's early, and I haven't had a lot of caffeine yet, so apologies in advance if I am totally off base. BUT - if this work setting involves patient care... "Nursing Care", who in the heck is...
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    Trying to get back into nursing after six yes

    HouTx replied to Perisoreus's topic in Nursing Career

    Sad but irrefutable - Nursing is a 'practice profession' - our pre-licensure education is designed to produce a very specific skill set that is in line with current (at time of graduation) practice....
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    Moving from Philadelphia to Houston

    HouTx replied to PhillybabyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Howdy! I encourage you to follow PP's advice - choose your living area based upon where you work. H-town is huge and although our traffic is not as difficult as some other large cities, you don't...
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    Nursing student hair color change for more respect

    HouTx replied to Vonqiqi's topic in General Students

    Full disclosure - natural blonde here... tinged with silver at this stage, but whatever. The issue is not hair color per se - it is the impression one gives if one makes deliberate choices in...
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    Med-Surg lecture

    HouTx replied to dcwang's topic in General Students

    Listening only triggers your short term memory - literally "in one ear and out the other". It will take more effort to make it stick. Make sure you review the material BEFORE the lecture. This...
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    Where to start?

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

    Go with the lowest cost option to complete your pre-requisites. In most cases, this is your local (tax supported) Community College. Many CC's also offer distance learning options, including...
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    no SACS accreditation

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

    Oh for heaven's sake - DO NOT waste time, effort & money taking courses from a non-regionally accredited school if you intend to move on to higher level degrees. You'll probably end up having to...
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    Remedieal Math

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

    You are not alone. I was at a meeting recently in which our local CC leaders told us that >60% of incoming students had to take remedial courses ( math &/or English) last academic
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    ADN then RN-BSN or BSN?

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

    If none of your previous credits are transferable (because the school was not regionally accredited), you're basically going to have to start from scratch with all your nursing pre-requisites. Get...
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    Master Of Jurisprudence

    HouTx replied to onemo's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the advice to pursue a JD if your're really keen on moving into law. Essentially, a JD is a Masters degree equivalent because a Bachelors degree is pre-req for law school. So, I don't...
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    Are you expected to work on a unit you haven't oriented to?

    HouTx replied to lorichka6's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES! This is a pretty serious issue for all nurses. I don't know of any state Nurse Practice Act that allows nurses to simply "hope for the best" if they are given an assignment that is beyond...
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    Where to get my RN to BSN?

    HouTx replied to Nursingstud534's topic in General Students

    Agree with GrnTea. Many of these 'quickie' programs have sprung up as the demand for BSN qualifications has intensified. Our hiring managers prefer BSN graduates that have actually had some...
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    Going from Business major to Nursing

    HouTx replied to Business2bNurse's topic in General Students

    Be sure to check employability of entry-level MSNs in your area. It's not so hot in my area. Employers prefer generic BSN & ADN-BSN... accelerated BSN - in that order. ELMSNs compete for the...
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    Older student....frazzled and unsure!

    HouTx replied to Wanderlust2's topic in General Students

    Keep your eyes on the prize. I work with two very successful Chief Nursing Officers (one with CRNA, MHA and the other with MSN, DNSc) who both began their academic journeys via GEDs.... after...
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    Community Health Clinical Ideas?

    HouTx replied to AllisonK2282's topic in General Students

    Do you have a local Covenant House or similar shelter for homeless teens? I have done volunteer work with them in my area & it was a wonderful experience. Their residents have many health care...
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    Houston: St. Lukes vs Ben Taub (pros and cons)

    HouTx replied to txgrad15's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you considering job opportunities with both organizations? Congratulations!! I don't have policy specifics, but I'm sure that there are some 'insiders' here on AN who can help you out with that....
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    Fashion Design to Nursing: Advice on How to Break into the Nursing and Healthcare Industry

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

    Hi there - one of my progeny is gainfully employed in (theater) constume design... so I find your situation very intriguing. It's certainly not very common. First of all, please make sure that an ASN...
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    HELP ME!!

    HouTx replied to wheath98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If Option #2 is a commercial, for-profit school..... I don't know of any other 'nursing only' BSN programs.... go ahead and eliminate it. You'll have to do your pre-reqs no matter what type of...
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    How do you explain experience as a volunteer RN when employeers seek hospital experience?

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

    Are you actually medically cleared to resume work as a nurse? Uncontrolled seizures & "unaware" hypoglycemia would appear to pose a significant risk to the safety of patients under your care....
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    Career change looming... need advice.

    HouTx replied to Komelika's topic in Nursing Career

    Frankly, if you have trouble with patronizing and condescending people & lack of respect..... nursing may not be a good fit for you. We're the lowest rung of health care professions in most...
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    College confusion!

    HouTx replied to veesoriano's topic in Nursing Career

    It warms my heart to come across high schoolers like OP who are goal-directed & actually beginning to formulate a concrete plan to achieve their objectives!!! Maybe there's hope after all,...
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    OR student nurse-feeling unhelpful

    HouTx replied to Loveliliv23's topic in General Students

    In the US, OR nursing is a pretty 'closed' society - especially since our nursing students are not routinely provided with exposure to this clinical specialty area. OR nurses tend to really love...