HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Where's my planner nerds at?!

    HouTx replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    Have you checked Amazon? The new (2015-2016) LifePlanner is available on June
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    Do you have back up plans?

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

    OP is very wise to take the long view - and consider all the potential consequences. It's much better to be safe than sorry. I just wanted to add that very few LPN/LVN programs are "accredited"...
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    I need a 19 composite score on ACT to get into local nursing program.

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

    Suggest that the OP doesn't confuse 'minimum requirement' with 'actual admissions' for any program. The info published in the school catalog does not reflect the nature of the people vying for...
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    Trying to become a nurse..

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

    That's actually quite a good idea. But completion of pre-requisites is a completely separate 'thing' than admission to the school's nursing program. Even if you complete all pre-reqs at XYZ...
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    Anatomy 1

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

    Advice to OP - if your user name is your real name, change it to something anonymous. Although anonymity is important in most Internet interactions, it is crucial on any site in which your comments...
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    States that hire ADNs

    HouTx replied to WCSU1987's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Totally agree. ADNs are hired everywhere. However, there are differences in the types of jobs and settings in which they are most likely to be
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    Major Dilemma

    HouTx replied to armygirl2013's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my part of the country, all school nurse positions require experience with the patient population that they will be serving. There would be zero chance of landing one without that experience - and...
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    Giving notice when transferring

    HouTx replied to RN9742's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the opinion that 'casual' is not the way to go. In addition, we always need to make sure that we leave a job in a professional matter - keeping it classy always. What's the...
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    Non-US experience acceptable in TX hospitals

    HouTx replied to Sharmainedl's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is highly likely that you would be categorized as a new grad, since your previous experience was not in a US setting - and US scope of nursing & performance expectations are unique, as is our...
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    Lesson learned

    HouTx replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you're faced with this. In my own experience, I have grown to really value the opinions of the behind-the-scenes folks (case manager, quality director, etc) when it comes to physician...
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    Lab tech to rn

    HouTx replied to TexRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. but do know some higher-ups in health care (finance, informatics, systems engineer) who started as "lab rats" . Based on them, you guys must be a bunch of smarties. It would really be cool if...
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    Need advice for CNAs in hospital...

    HouTx replied to dloeffel's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That is quite a blow for the UAP's. Those kinds of "nursing" tasks are generally a huge point of pride. I hope the change was made with sensitivity and respect.. explaining why it was done....
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    Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

    HouTx replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

    I am overjoyed whenever I come across anyone who wants to become a nurse because she wants to care for patients!!!! HOORAY FOR OP! My 2 cents... The amount of care that is(must) be provided by RNs...
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    Certificate of nursing?

    HouTx replied to avictoria's topic in General Students

    OK - worst case scenario? You obtain your certificate BSN & get licensed to practice, but are unable to complete your MSN due to whatever.... you're stuck working in those facilities that...
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    ITT Tech?

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

    BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE ITT is currently in a mess with the Feds - sanctions imposed after fraud was uncovered. They are on an unpredictable course, with a possibility of catastrophic decline just like...
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    Is anyone else having issues being able to apply to more than one nursing program

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

    Lack of standardization has always been a problem and there is no solution in the works. Sorry you are having to deal with this
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    Options? Rejected from all California States

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

    Sorry - but the level of competition for nursing school admissions in Texas has not yet abated. In fact, it will probably get worse, as our employment environment for new grads is currently improving...
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    Frustrated

    HouTx replied to Klbrown90's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Best wishes for a positive
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    IABP Needed, Certifications?

    HouTx replied to fkromo's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - I am not familiar with any IABP training program for non-nurses. Most of the IABP manufacturers offer a comprehensive training program that is specific to their equipment, but the...
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    Nursing CE reimbursement

    HouTx replied to Inquisitive Nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OhMyGoodnessGracious! My organization does not permit ANY mandatory education to be completed "on your own time".... specifically to eliminate this problem. In the past, I have been involved in this...
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    Great Nurse = Great Leader???

    HouTx replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is my favorite soapbox - I've been involved in leadership development for ~ 30 years. I had a wonderful mentor (HR Guru) who summed it all up for me "Accomplishments should be recognized;...
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    Are %100 online BLS certifications legit?

    HouTx replied to Freefallin's topic in General Nursing

    There are 'legit' AHA online courses, but the 'Part 2' consists of a physical demonstration via a simulation manikin. My organization has used this technology for some years. FWIW, our folks say...
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    Anyone hate nursing school then love being a nurse?

    HouTx replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - a lot of that "hot air" is actually information you will need in your nursing practice. But students judge relevance by what they know -- so if it's not immediately clear how it would fit into...
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    Nursing school on probation

    HouTx replied to summerskye23's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - very serious. If NCLEX results fall below 80% for a defined period of time (usually one or more semesters) the school is placed on probation. If they do not improve, they are on...
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    How long should I wait for transfer possibility?

    HouTx replied to tsm007's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go ahead and pursue other opportunities as well - just in case a transfer doesn't