HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Nursing students eat their young too.

    HouTx replied to Destined4More's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's an unfortunate aspect of human nature that many people prop up their own egos & sense of self-worth by pointing out how others are 'not as good' as they are. I don't think that these folks...
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    Official NP "No Fly" list

    HouTx replied to bsnanat2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My organization is following the same path. We no longer host ANY "one off" clinical practicum experiences due to associated costs and liability issue. Academic programs must have a contract with us...
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    Confused about chamberlain's accreditation

    HouTx replied to lauraobie1289's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I must have missed something. Currently, there is no 'compact' for multi-state APRN licensure. This has been in the works for a while, but it has not happened yet. So - at this point, NPs in one...
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    Science prerequisites

    HouTx replied to Abogherie's topic in General Students

    Make sure that online is OK for science courses that normally include a hands-on lab component. This is not the norm for CCRN
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    Wellness Programs - Incentive or Violation of Privacy

    HouTx replied to MatrixRn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nah - the healthcare industry has arguably the most highly educated workforce in the US... it doesn't take long for everyone to figure out how to take advantage of employer benefits like wellness...
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    Nurse in the Philippines

    HouTx replied to chris april's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your patients are very fortunate to have you caring for them. But - surely you are doing something more concrete to manage pain... besides smiling? In your role as head nurse, do you...
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    Seeking advice from those who have completed a critical care nurse residency

    HouTx replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Critical Care

    I have developed and managed many ICU transition programs over the last few decades - LOL. PP is correct - you'll be given a ton of materials to study. If your instructors suggest any supplemental...
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    Health screening asking about mental health issues?

    HouTx replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    Your health care records are confidential. If you do not disclose, there is no way that they'd have the information. If you are not on any drugs that would show up in a drug screen, it's probably a...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    HouTx replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    VERY interesting thread. My organization employs a lot of NPs in many different settings. Job candidates have to have experience as an NP in order to even get a foot in the door for an interview....
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    Nursing shortage???

    HouTx replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    Looks like it's in the Philly area. Haven't we seen quite a few new grads in that area who are unable to find
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    Worried I won't get into a BSN Program

    HouTx replied to lsinger95's topic in General Students

    Hmm - sorry, but I have a "mom" perspective. Depending upon what you mean when you use the term 'college experience', you may not get much of that as a nursing student either.... if you mean free...
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    on my way to RN.....but now my employer through a monkey wrench in

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

    You may want to make sure that the 'powers that be' are familiar with the scope of practice restrictions on LPN vs. RN. The job description will need to coincide in order to avoid problems. Agree...
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    Diagnosed with cancer before starting Nursing school

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

    I don't see that there would be any obstacles to your admission. However, attendance requirements for clinical courses are very strict because they have to be aligned with accreditation requirements....
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    Don’t believe anything they tell you!!!!

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

    Wonderful post! Critical thinking is an essential skill for nurses. This requires us to look past assumptions, myths, and opinions - and seek out FACTS upon which to base our decisions. You've...
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    How long should my resume be?

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

    Sheesh - 4 pages? That's more like a CV. Typical new grad resumes are 1 page - 2 pages for experienced staff. Hiring managers are very busy people. They want a brief, well-crafted document that...
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    How to get first RN job as a career changer?

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

    IMO, volunteer 'work' wouldn't add any value to your job search because it would be limited to 'civilian' tasks rather than clinical ones. It's possible that potential employers may be put off by the...
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    I am confused with route into nursing

    HouTx replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOW that's a lot of money for an LPN program. Are these commercial (investor-owned) schools? I would also encourage you to take a look at other health careers with similar educational prep such as...
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    Texas Tech 2nd degree 2015 failures?

    HouTx replied to gotavo's topic in General Students

    Hmm - depends on how 'several' is defined. Without additional data, it is impossible to draw a conclusion about the 'fairness' or sequelae of the change. How many students failed before they began...
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    Low acuity nursing job???

    HouTx replied to wilsonra's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't Quit. You need to have this conversation with your preceptor. Clear the air and make sure you are both in synch with the expectations. For instance, you may want to tell her that you are asking...
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    Family Nurse Practitioner Student-Clinical Preceptorship

    HouTx replied to lindseylindseya's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Truer words were never spoken!! I have embarked on a campaign to educate potential students who opt for a "choose your own adventure" nursing education program - that promises you the ability to do...
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    undergraduate 100 leval?!?

    HouTx replied to hiii's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PP... you probably received a message that had a typo in it... changing "level" to "eval". No wonder you're confused. College courses are identified with a number.... like English 101....
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    How to afford cost of living during school?

    HouTx replied to emm13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you not eligible for any grant money? Complete and submit your FAFSA to take advantage of these subsidies. FYI, If you are attending a school that does not 'participate' in federal programs,...
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    nurse work in new culture

    HouTx replied to rony771's topic in General Students

    Hello, This is such an interesting area of nursing research. But I believe it is an issue that is far too complex to address in a social media forum. I encourage you to study the Giger &...
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    Is getting my RN at a technical college a bad idea?

    HouTx replied to DanielStern's topic in General Students

    Great Googly-Moogly.... $66k for an ADN? And people are jumping into this? Why in the world would anyone pay 10X the cost of a well-organized CC program that does include courses that will transfer...
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    I give up!

    HouTx replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Glad we could help - LOL. There are times when the only thing that helps is just to get it off your chest. I love a good rant. From a systems perspective, there are a lot of perceived advantages...