HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    HouTx replied to Britgirl1's topic in General Students

    All schools have some sort of grievance policy & procedure. Talking to the instructor should be the first line of defense, but students should also utilize the formal grievance process whenever...
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    Offered a position, but "no longer under consideration?"

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

    Online systems for HR are notoriously bad. They usually don't have any resident IT folks to help them make the necessary fixes & probably don't have the know-how to fix them by themselves.... so...
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    Torn

    HouTx replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the ICU program 'locked in' for a specific time period or does it hinge on you meeting specific outcome criteria? If it's the latter, you could possibly shorten that time frame by meeting the...
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    Texas A&M vs TWU Houston

    HouTx replied to ashlyndee's topic in Texas Nursing

    From a hiring manager perspective - TWU grads are the most highly recruited in the Houston metro area; Clinical affiliations in the most desired facilities & Grads with the consistently highest...
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    Japan to Texas

    HouTx replied to Justinprice757's topic in School, College Programs

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Have you checked out military-friendly nursing programs in Texas? Srsly, if you Google, you'll see that they are numerous. I encourage you to look at the San Antonio...
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    14 year old boy wants to become a nurse(my story)

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

    This thread really makes me happy :). I really am intrigued that one of 'our guys' would like to be a school nurse. I honestly have never encountered any guys in that specialty, but if it happens, OP...
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    ANA membership?

    HouTx replied to smurphymiller's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just wanted to chime in here. I have been a tri-level member since . . . forever. I opt to have the monthly dues (currently ~ $29) paid by EFT... I never notice it. ANA is our political arm....
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    CGFNS

    HouTx replied to butchokoy's topic in Nurse Registration

    If she already has her license, why do you need to deal with
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    Online MSN

    HouTx replied to sdalec's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Please be very cautious about any "choose your own adventure" type program that claims you will be able to do your clinical practicum 'wherever you want'. An increasing number of organizations...
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    Medical law

    HouTx replied to synaptic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I know several RN/JDs.... all work in Clinical Risk Management - very well compensated. One used to work for the "dark side" (malpractice atty) until she came to her senses. All but one have MSNs -...
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    extra P wave?

    HouTx replied to ninjago's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    12 lead is best. If that's not available, check PR intervals for defining characteristics of AVB II. Also, see if your "P wave" marches out... if it's occurring at regular intervals, that is...
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    loans and scholarships

    HouTx replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Echo PP's advice - avoid private loans. There are many stories of people who have seen their original loan amount double and even triple due to predatory lending practices ... continuously...
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    Test taking ABC's life threatening priorities or How to read a book efficiently. -HELP

    HouTx replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    This is all part of learning to "think like a nurse". Maslow is a good mental model for lots of decisions. When it comes to determining a priority for 'positioning' - it depends upon why you're...
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    Any Advice.. I failed Med Surg2

    HouTx replied to escapade's topic in General Students

    The clinical role of an RN is different than that of an LPN, so even if you were in a place to do LPN-RN, it would require additional clinical practicum classes. I know it' crumby, but you may just...
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    Low GPA, Do I still have a shot?

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

    If you're in the US, I advise you to broaden your scope & look at other nursing programs because there is no standard method for determining admission criteria or calculating GPA for
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    Best Tech Floor for ICU GN Residency

    HouTx replied to zzzz1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    MedSurg/Tele would be the closest 'match' to the typical ICU population- if that's what you're after. OR is in a world of its own - very little in common with ICU unless you would also be working...
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    Anxiety & Nursing

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

    Based on your post, you have an admirable level of self-awareness. You are dealing very well with a serious and potentially debilitating illness. Patient care jobs in acute care are stressful -...
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    career move

    HouTx replied to jrdn40's topic in Nursing Career

    NP education is focused on patient care - which is the role of NPs - rather than administration/leadership. My point is - management experience is not really going to have much relevance to NP...
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    What was your first job after school?

    HouTx replied to Thegoatmidwife's topic in Nursing Career

    The answer will largely depend upon your location. In most major metro areas, acute care jobs are only being offered to BSN
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    Relocating to Houston area after NCLEX

    HouTx replied to nursekiki2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there. I strongly advise you to have a TX license before applying for jobs in the Houston metro area. You will have a better chance for your application to be taken seriously if you have a local...
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    preceptor questions?

    HouTx replied to strive2Bbetter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a conversation that OP needs to have with the preceptor in question. They need to be on the same page re: goals and objectives for orientation, including time-lines for accomplishments...
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    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    HouTx replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very odd situation. In my experience, when actual 'harassment' occurs, the legal action is directed toward the employer, who is responsible for maintaining and regulating the workplace.... and...
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    Quit great job to stay home with baby?

    HouTx replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Nursing Career

    YIKES - when I see threads like this..... after reading about Johnson & Johnson extending their PAID maternity leave to 17 weeks.... it just makes me so sad. Why is health care employment so...
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    job search assistance needed in houston,texas

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

    If you have experience, you'll find a job. However, your biggest challenge will be the lack of acute care experience. But the Houston metro area is very welcoming to experienced RNs. Do you know...
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    New RN BSN in Rio Gande Valley, Texas

    HouTx replied to tuthers54's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you have family in the RGV area, your position and perspective will be much different from anyone who moves to that area just to land a job. Just keep that in mind when you read the responses to...