HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nursing to microbiology

    HouTx replied to Andi29's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're interested in moving into a career in Laboratory Science, then by all means - go for it! But, as I'm sure you have already discovered, this is a completely different career from nursing so...
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    BSN, LVN Title

    HouTx replied to csarah's topic in Nursing Career

    As a foreign grad, you may not actually have the equivalent of an US BSN degree. So, if you want to list it as a credential for US employers, you should indicate that information... perhaps "BSN...
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    Nurse management peer review

    HouTx replied to mrsvaughn1227's topic in Nursing Career

    Post title is a bit misleading..... there is a huge difference between "Peer Interview" and "Peer Review".. the latter involves an investigation of purportedly unprofessional behavior or breach of...
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    Have an MPH. Thinking about BSN

    HouTx replied to jvj24601's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally agree with PP - The nursing educational pathway cess is far too intensive to be easily relegated into any sort of 'add-on' career decision. Keep in mind that it will also be a multi-year...
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    Positive PPD test!

    HouTx replied to Nosocomi's topic in General Nursing

    Two issues of concern here. First of all, even though it does produce a lot of anxiety, many of us have "converted" at some point after a TB exposure - without any negative impact on our careers. I...
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    So, should I BSN to MSN?

    HouTx replied to noelly10's topic in General Nursing

    Good plan. Congratulations on your upcoming
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    Why don't you just read the chart?

    HouTx replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My organization is in the process of adopting 100% face-to-face handoffs as recommended by patient safety research. Bedside Shift Report is the standard. Actually "laying hands" on the patient as we...
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    First informal evaluation with my manager

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

    Based on the information you provided, I also think that your manager is not knocking your clinical ability or judgement. She's not saying you're dangerous or incompetent. She is providing feedback...
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    How to perform CPR on a hospital bed?

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

    This is actually a wonderful question. We (clinical educators) often fail to include this context-specific information in our "code training" for staff. I try to make sure that our educators conduct...
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    Advice for the Future for an Incoherent Student?

    HouTx replied to Nooob's topic in General Students

    Hang on a minute. You're missing something - there is actually a very hot new emerging career field .... Healthcare Informatics ... that you left off your decision options. It's a hybrid that merges...
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    Hope you can help

    HouTx replied to Mreed8959's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll have to refer this question to your state's BON. They will be able to let you know what your options
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    WGU Texas

    HouTx replied to luna_moon's topic in School, College Programs

    HERE are the NCLEX stats for Texas RN programs.... As you can see, WGU is not doing well. If they can't pull up their pass rate, they will be on probation very soon. I was not aware that WGU had a...
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    What does a Kidney Infection feel like?

    HouTx replied to swellnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not a pedi nurse - but the descriptor I have heard most often is "backache". People don't usually associate it with kidney problems because they think the kidneys are
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    I PASSED!!! YOU CAN TOO!!!!! NC Central, Former CNA turned RN

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

    Congratulations for a job well
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    Nursing Preceptor Program

    HouTx replied to cmrn11's topic in General Nursing

    We conduct regular classroom-based training for preceptors in all of our acute care facilities. In addition to the basics (communication, conflict management, documentation, adult learning, etc) we...
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    Burnout/ Compassion fatigue

    HouTx replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be your own advocate. There is no justifiable situation in which employee safety is deliberately ignored. Please use all of your internal resources & processes to address the safety...
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    Does the school matter

    HouTx replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are some indirect advantages to the 'right' school. Those programs have locked down the clinical rotations in the 'best' facilities - leaving other programs with less desirable locations for...
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    ADN waiting list *sigh*

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

    Great advice from PP. Thanks for sharing your story. I keep telling wanna-be nurses about the highly competitive admission process in the Houston area, but your concrete example (showing your own...
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    Taking office (paperwork) job straight out of school

    HouTx replied to mrd2689a's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how important it is to begin earning some money... any job is better than no job, right? But if your only 'experience' is non-clinical, it won't look good to prospective employers at all. As...
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    I've Been Accepted!! Preparing for Nursing School

    HouTx replied to rbrandt's topic in General Students

    There are so many ways you can go "off the rails" if you're trying to teach yourself complex phenomena such as those in A&P or micro.. you might be much better off doing a fast Medical Terminology...
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    Avg teaching load

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

    You'll need to get specific information from the school, but clinical courses are generally weighted higher than classroom courses. I have seen a lot of online 'chatter' among adjunct faculty - some...
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    Start over with WGU MSN or transfer credits to a non-RA MSN?

    HouTx replied to Murse901's topic in Western Governors University

    Sorry that the NP track is not working for you, but I certainly understand why. It is extremely difficult to work while engaged in NP clinical courses. My MSN program was still the same. It is...
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    New Grad Nurses in Austin, TX

    HouTx replied to flaviafrmiller's topic in General Nursing

    Austin is a VERY tough market for new grads. In general, Austin healthcare salaries (not just nursing) are lower than other areas of the state - probably a reflection of the surplus of applicants for...
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    Charting

    HouTx replied to NettieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - I am not at all familiar with correctional nursing protocols. But, I would think that information about the way you were alerted to the patient situation (time, method) would be relevant....
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    GPA for Graduate School

    HouTx replied to brimurse58's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it's a pretty hard and fast rule in my part of the world. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. But that's not sufficient - they also weigh GRE scores very heavily. Same story for doctoral...