HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    married with 4 kids, never been to college, age 29, can i do this? am i too old?

    HouTx replied to coldblooded's topic in Chamberlain College

    Why do you think that CC is more "risky"? The course content won't be any harder than it is at other schools. It will be a whole lot cheaper. Chamberlain does not have a good track record... it...
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    Any PTSD from nursing?

    HouTx replied to Vtachy1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Definitely. This is a 'thing' in nursing.... here is a recent article in PubMed but is being called many different things like 'compassion fatigue' and 'cumulative stress disorder'. If you look at...
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    If the percent of men in nursing was 9.6% in 2011. What you think it is now?

    HouTx replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Here Ya Go! Current Trends of Men in Nursing According to the 2014 ANA data, the percentage of nurses who were licensed 2010-2013 and are male = 11%, prior to 2000 it was only 5%, so there has been...
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    Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

    HouTx replied to sainttchristopher's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If your license expiration is not associated with an easy to remember date, it's easier to have this sort of slip up. In my state, licenses expire on the last day of your birth month.... matched to...
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    Obtaining RN after MPH degree

    HouTx replied to christ0pher's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN with an MPH would probably have opportunities in the public health sector.... ADN, not so much. An MPH would not have much value for a new grad seeking work in acute
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    Not the right fit

    HouTx replied to RN_CAA's topic in General Nursing

    I am a firm believer in the "fit" concept. Some units - ED & most ICUs - are better suited to assertive personalities who are comfortable managing conflict. 'Procedural' environments such as OR,...
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    What to Expect - Root Cause Analysis

    HouTx replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Participation in a well-executed RCA is an excellent learning opportunity. They can produce findings that have a significant impact on the practices and processes in an organization. We use HFACS...
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    Males Neonatal Nursing

    HouTx replied to brimurse58's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most noteworthy NICU nurse manager I have ever met was male - in a very famous academic facility. He facilitated some ground-breaking research studies, including development of minimal...
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    I was accepted into nursing school, but I don't know if this is what I want. Please help?

    HouTx replied to Collegegirl94's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like patient care, nursing should be a no-go for you. Seems like you have a great plan in motion that IS a good fit..... go with
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing

    HouTx replied to shabren327's topic in School, College Programs

    If it is regionally accredited, your courses will transfer. However, I would caution you that graduating from a commercial (for-profit, investor owned) school may be a disadvantage when it comes to...
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    Nurse Corps Scholarship "Required To Work 2 Years In Understaffed Facilities"

    HouTx replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    Check out this site re: Healthcare Profession Shortage designation areas. There are some designated shortage areas in major
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    Does it matter if you have an ADN or BSN nowadays?

    HouTx replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in General Students

    Hospitals are not the ONLY places to work. (rinse and
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    Experience working a nurse a student nurse

    HouTx replied to jessicamillan12's topic in General Students

    The logistics of working 30 hours a week while maintaining your school schedule & adequate time for study are pretty daunting. The job would have to have a very flexible schedule. There are some...
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    How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

    HouTx replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that those 'BSN only' hospitals are not the only places that employ RNs. There are other
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    Background check question????

    HouTx replied to KaraFutureRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Bummer. Hospitals - as well as other health care organizations who participate in any Federal healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) - are Federally mandated to perform specific background...
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    How to best prepare

    HouTx replied to Trusty13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. We LOVE our vets here on AN. If you are keen on preparing yourself, I would suggest engaging on a Medical Terminology self study program. There are plenty on the market...
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    How to get myself more interviews...

    HouTx replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you informing potential employers of your educational plan/goal? If so, this may be holding you back. Hiring managers are not keen to hire anyone that is only seeking a temporary gig,...
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    RN to PNP

    HouTx replied to kaynursinggirl's topic in Nursing Career

    The process of becoming an RN (or LP/VN) continues to confuse a lot of people. First of all, the educational process only results in a degree/diploma NOT a license. Once you have received a...
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    How long should I stay at this job before I become undesirable to hospitals?

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

    I suggest that you do some PRN work in an inpatient setting - to keep your skills sharp & provide evidence (on your resume) that you have recent experience. Even if you only work one day a month...
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    Ready to leave med surg

    HouTx replied to lbnsu20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Step one should be a (one-on-one) frank discussion with your manager. Make an appointment with her/him to ensure that there is adequate time to talk about everything you need to discuss. Next -...
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    How long before I can switch to part time?

    HouTx replied to JMB612's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PP's advice is great. I also want to point out that most managers have to deal with their organization's position control systems. They are allotted a certain number of full-time, part-time &...
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    Combining 10 years of administration and RN

    HouTx replied to Lurdes777's topic in Nursing Career

    PP is absolutely correct. Nursing administration career trajectory is a step-wise pathway.... beginning with Charge Nurse & gradually moving up and accepting additional responsibility with each...
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    NCLEX and Job Advice

    HouTx replied to meccana's topic in General Nursing

    This situation may vary, depending on your own BON's stance on new grads. In my state, a new graduate can function as an RN for a time after graduation, but if s/he fails NCLEX, that privilege is...
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    Laredo Medical Center

    HouTx replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    So - more bottom-feeding lawyers, huh? BTW, poverty should not be automatically associated with high crime rates. It's not a good idea to try to apply simplistic explanations to complex social...
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    Narcotic vs controlled substance

    HouTx replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of public confusion about medication terms.... that's why we use a much more specific Controlled Substance classification