HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    HouTx replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    60-Bed multi-specialty adult Critical Care Unit. Elderly CHF patient admitted early on nights turned out to be the mother of a well-regarded, but not very empathetic House Sup.... you know the type,...
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    Passing the NCLEX...one and done!

    HouTx replied to emily06_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS . . . . NURSE. Welcome to the
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    Does Orientation Really Help?

    HouTx replied to magster3200's topic in General Students

    I understand your anxiety. The unknown is always pretty scary - especially when so much is at stake. Orientation is simply the process whereby a new employer: 1) validates competencies & 2)...
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    Salary and retirement compared to other RN specialties?

    HouTx replied to okiedokie123's topic in School

    There's nothing to stop you from picking up some extra change once in a doing PRN. I think that the teachers' retirement scheme varies a bit from state to state. In my state I believe that it is...
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    Is a year a year if you only work part time?

    HouTx replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The easiest way to compute this is by using a conversion factor for Full Time Equivalent (FTE). In most organizations, an FTE = 2080 hours (52 weeks X 40 hours). A 36 hour per week position would...
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    Best Starting Spot

    HouTx replied to lionofdisouth's topic in General Nursing

    My standard answer to this question is --- the BEST place to start is the place that can provide you with the support that you need. I began my nursing career in a Neuro-Trauma ICU..... loved it and...
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    Best Shoe Brand for Wide Feet

    HouTx replied to Traveler5's topic in General Students

    Splurge on some Alegrias. They'll last forever. They have a few different 'all white' styles. Insoles are replaceable ($20). Fantastic arch support. Disclosure.... I receive absolutely no personal...
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    I'm a student at Mildred Elley.

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

    Two important points here. . . First of all, nursing education programs have strict requirements for admission in order to ensure that students are capable of the work that will be required. They...
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    Pursue a certificate and transfer(?) or Prereqs & stay/transfer(?) Essex County College!

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

    You may need to ask your advisor for more information - in order to understand the rationale for her recommendation. It may be related to the current economic climate. Currently, many community...
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    TMH New Grad Residency Program

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

    You probably need to spell out "TMH" so people will know which facility you're talking
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    Dismissed from nursing school

    HouTx replied to summerlynn13's topic in General Students

    It's terrible that you've had so much misfortune to deal with - but that does not mean that the school is required to relax their standards to accommodate your needs. In fact, this would open them up...
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    Nursing Volunteer Opportunities or Internships

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

    Volunteers are always welcome in most hospitals, but their duties are strictly non-clinical in order to avoid violations of the plethora of Federal laws governing patient confidentiality and privacy....
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    Health and Fitness meets Nursing

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

    The underlying problem is - our current US "healthcare" system does not value or reward preventative health care. It is focused on illness care. So - clients for those services are basically...
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    Resources to prepare?

    HouTx replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I would suggest that you do some intensive self-study on the Emergency Severity Index. This is the 5-level triage system developed by AHRQ... used in most hospitals today. Although newby ED nurses...
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    New nurse struggling!!

    HouTx replied to Kcv19's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you shared this information (in your post) with the educator or your manager? If not, I urge you to do so. Your fear of making mistake could be triggering 'paralysis by analysis'.... you are...
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    Failed out of RN program, Getting head straight for LPN exam

    HouTx replied to Grizaptimus's topic in General Students

    Here ya go - OK rules will allow OP to take NCLEX-PN. The guidelines (in the link) and process seem pretty
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    frustrated

    HouTx replied to Ams1203's topic in General Students

    Nursing programs differ on how they evaluate/calculate GPA. Some use cumulative, but others may only include your pre-requisites. See if you can find some programs that have the second option and...
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    Masters in Informatics and Job help?

    HouTx replied to DragonflyLady17's topic in Nursing Informatics

    My organization has many Nurse Informaticist (MSN) positions - at least one in each facility & larger facilities may have several. Their primary purpose is to serve as the 'voice of nursing' for...
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    41 years old about to enter Nursing School

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

    Look at it from this perspective.... 'normal' retirement age is now 66 - and will gradually increase. So, at minimum, you have ~ 25 years to go. With that in mind, the return on your career...
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    NP & MBTI?

    HouTx replied to med_life_for_me's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ENTP here. I'm a nurse
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    Becoming a Nurse with Chronic Pain

    HouTx replied to FiresWifey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you have your physician's OK to pursue nursing? I'm sure that you already are very well informed about dealing with your own limitations, but you may not be aware of the very high rates of back...
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    NYC Masters Nursing Programs

    HouTx replied to MakingMyDreamsHappen's topic in General Students

    Based on my own experience & interactions with grad & post grad programs. . . . You'll have a very tough time gaining admission to a competitive graduate program with a cumulative GPA My...
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    Disciplinary Question

    HouTx replied to cristoloro's topic in Nurse Management

    Did he violate a policy? If so, this needs to be addressed in the same way that other policy violations are addressed. If you fail to do so, it could be construed as favoritism. Working from a 'Just...
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    "FNPs can do anything"

    HouTx replied to Jules A's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    WONDERFUL advice. I hope that it catches the attention of prospective students. My organization employs a lot of NPs. We are definitely having a hard time finding qualified acute care
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    Discouraged and down about grades

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

    I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. But it's important to be realistic. Professional Nursing requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of A & P. If you are having a great deal of...