HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Maxed out on credits?

    HouTx replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN to RN

    I think that there must be a rule against creating any simple and easily understood rules in any type of government program. Maybe if everyone actually understood the rules, it would eliminate all of...
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    Lonestar nursing applicants for spring 2016

    HouTx replied to Mlb506's topic in School, College Programs

    You'll get a better response rate if you post in the Texas forum.... there are tons of Lonestar students over
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    ACEN or Regional Accreditation?

    HouTx replied to Kx556's topic in General Students

    Wow - you're between a rock and hard place. There is no easy solution here. Are either of the programs working to change their current states so that they will be both Nationally (nursing) &...
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    IS nursing for me?

    HouTx replied to sok92's topic in General Students

    If OP suffers from a learning disability that affects math ability, nursing school - or any healthcare profession - will be very difficult. I would encourage some type of formal testing to diagnose...
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    Free time in between Bachelors

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

    Unlike commercial (investor-owned) nursing schools, the financial 'bottom line' is not a primary driver for UTHSC-SA .. or similar programs. They maintain a 'hard line' for all rules &...
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    Alternative Nursing as a New Grad

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

    Those great 'alternative' jobs are usually not an option for new grads for a couple of reasons. First of all, those settings usually don't have the funding or staff to provide the transitional...
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    Accreditation?

    HouTx replied to jl95's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't feel bad about admitting you're confused. This is a pretty confusing subject. RN programs in the US are accredited by one of 2 organizations. NLNAC accreditation is available for all levels...
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    Choosing the best specialty

    HouTx replied to nhnurse25's topic in General Nursing

    That is an exciting choice. The two areas share some similarities - e.g, mastery of 'sterile' task performance & principles of sterility; caring for patients undergoing anesthesia, etc.... but in...
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    Becoming a more appealing MedSurg RN

    HouTx replied to khalafl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yep, ^^^^^ that's the way it is in my part of the world also. MedSurg is normally the highest turnover area in any hospital - they're used to orienting and training new staff. Not hard for an...
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    9 months in, quitting to work private practice

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

    I absolutely agree that hospital jobs are not the 'end-all & be-all' in nursing. There are many options out there & if you want to make the switch - good for you! No job is worth sacrificing...
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    How do I list credentials?

    HouTx replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Career

    Here you go This link will take you to a pdf of the ANA brochure "How to Display Your
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    My First Vent

    HouTx replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't nursing wonderful? It's no wonder so many people are willing and eager to pay outrageous nursing school tuition - so that they can work in such an absolutely perfect job. We've all had shifts...
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    First Nursing Job....

    HouTx replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    What's a cart
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    Failed one semester-want to go back

    HouTx replied to kacie2100's topic in General Students

    Please don't jeopardize your marriage by trying to exceed your current capabilities. Nursing school is stressful enough without adding personal issues into the mix. Maybe it would be better to wait a...
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    Making sure you get the best education

    HouTx replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Truer words were never spoken!!! But - the reality is that there is a severe shortage of MSN's who are willing to teach - due to a number of factors. The salaries in academia are laughable,...
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    Online PALs ???

    HouTx replied to lindalou82's topic in General Students

    Actually, ACLS can be done entirely "on line", but part 2 must be done with an ACLS manikin (connected to the computer) to demonstrate performance. We have this available throughout our organization....
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    So Frustrated-HELP!

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

    Be sure to check with a qualified academic financial aid advisor - if you didn't use any for your first degree, you may still be eligible. Agree with PP - go with the least expensive (highest...
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    Working overtime at job vs 2nd PRN job elsewhere

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

    PP is correct about tax consequences. It's important to make sure that sufficient taxes are deducted for PRN work. On the plus side, you may end up getting a bit of a break because of excess social...
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    what would you do?

    HouTx replied to esipbisn's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I get that an IEN = Internationally Educated Nurse but where are you currently working? Were/are you a psych tech? I'm confused by the timeline - "working psych since I got out of school" and...
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    Narcan prescriptions in NH

    HouTx replied to aeris99's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - yeah, me too. I was thinking - "OMG, what kind of partying is going on in that Nursing
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    ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    HouTx replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    Typical ICU staff don't need much 'leadership' other than making bed assignments, making sure routine 'tasks' (crash cart check, fridge temps, supply orders, etc) are done and maybe ensuring that...
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    Best Route to CRNA with BS in Biology

    HouTx replied to abrintle's topic in General Students

    You would need to investigate the employment situation for entry-level MSNs in your area. In my part of the country, hiring managers in many organizations (including mine) are actively avoiding them...
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    Help! Looking for Advice on Getting into Nursing School

    HouTx replied to moshecat's topic in General Students

    First of all, I am bone-envious of your opportunity to live/work abroad for a year. What a great opportunity. But I want to clue in to a a couple of dismal realities. The minimum admission...
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    Diseases nurses/ nursing students should know

    HouTx replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Uh - "diseases" coincide with the Medical model. Nursing model is focused on alteration of various body systems, as reflected by our diagnostic nomenclature (AKA Nursing Diagnosis). Example:...
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    Any schools in IL that will take a student halfway through BSN program?

    HouTx replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Here's the deal. Clinical courses are NEVER transferable unless the schools in question have a pre-existing agreement. This is because nursing education is structured as a program with a cumulative...