HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    I quit the PA rat race.

    HouTx replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've obviously done a lot of background investigation and arrived at the right pathway for your needs. Best wishes on your nursing education. I look forward to reading your future
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    ICU Nurse Looking for burnout/job advice...

    HouTx replied to ICURN29's topic in General Nursing

    You don't owe them anything. They wouldn't think twice about terminating you if they thought you were unsafe... right? That goes both ways. With your experience, you're a very hot commodity. You...
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    PCT - was told I'm fired

    HouTx replied to Loveeea's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Valuable lesson - when your supervisor "kept telling" you about complaints, this means you need to take corrective actions or lose your job. If you do not understand what you're doing wrong, you...
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    Got my 1st official job offer several months before graduation!!

    HouTx replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Students

    *Psyched* Congratulations!!! You must be one smart cookie. You can focus on learning now that you've got that very important first job locked
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    Book that outlines common disorders/diseases? Any suggestions?

    HouTx replied to weiny4089's topic in General Students

    If you're up for a major investment - or have any family that would be open to giving you a really meaningful gift that will be relevant for your entire career - I'd recommend Guyton & Hall...
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    Freaking out

    HouTx replied to sguer843's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry - but when it comes to nursing pre-requisites, there is no slack. Many programs also have hard limits on course repeats; too many can actually disqualify you for admission. If you're working...
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    TSI Test

    HouTx replied to YourFuture22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there. I'm glad you're taking action to move ahead with your education. Based on my own work with "returning" students, I recommend a traditional classroom environment. Interacting with other...
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    IVPB Question

    HouTx replied to Jones3625's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check your employer's policy & procedures for the right answer. Just like on NCLEX, you're always going to encounter situations where there is not just ONE RIGHT ANSWER. When this happens, your...
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    New RN struggling with first job out of school

    HouTx replied to k3depro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some great advice & feedback from PPs. I just wanted to point out that some personality types are more suited to critical care than others. There isn't a great deal of literature on this issue...
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    Nursing program help?! Chamberlain, mcfatter, Miami Dade?!

    HouTx replied to xklus1ve's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm wondering if pursuing an ABSN while working a full-time job is actually do-able. It wouldn't be for programs in my area - these programs are essentially full-time (and then some) ... that's the...
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    Confidence and Assertiveness? Can I order that on Amazon? A terrible day.

    HouTx replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in General Students

    There is no chemical that can make you more confident - I strongly advise you not to go the pharmaceutical route. Confidence has to come first because you cannot be assertive unless you are sure...
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    ABSN vs Direct Entry Masters -- will it affect me being able to get a job?

    HouTx replied to MDabroski's topic in General Students

    Hiring managers in my organization are actively avoiding hiring entry level MSNs due to many issues. Overall, they have not fit in very well into our residency programs & are not as well...
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    MHSA vs. Healthcare MBA

    HouTx replied to AngelRN27's topic in General Students

    If you want to move into nursing leadership, you'll need an MSN because this is advanced education in OUR profession.... also required by accreditation standards for leadership positions that are...
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    New Grad Programs, Southwest US

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

    Because of the surplus of new grads in these areas, hospital systems in Texas larger metro areas have transitioned into "BSN only" for their new grad residency programs. You will have better luck if...
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    Torn between 2 lovers

    HouTx replied to rnsandy66's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. Congratulations on your achievements thus far. Only one more hurdle to go, right? I certainly hope that the employment situation in your area is kinder to newly licensed nurses so that...
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    telemetry floor !

    HouTx replied to iryna1983's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations on your new job. Calm down & take a breath. Although it may be interesting to see what other people do, there's no guarantee that it will be the same in your new job. Models of...
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    Magnet Status Requirment

    HouTx replied to Elkayam's topic in General Nursing

    I know of many EPIC facilities that are also Magnet.... so I guess that it certainly wouldn't be an obstacle. This will undoubtedly be addressed by the people who work with the
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    MANE BSN program feeling duped

    HouTx replied to Garagegeek21's topic in School, College Programs

    So sorry you are having such a bad experience. IMO, it could be attributed to poorly prepared instructors. Everyone (even, it seems - Deans of nursing schools) tends to forget that *Education* is a...
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    Prioritizing nursing diagnosis

    HouTx replied to cjewert's topic in General Students

    A good rule of thumb is to follow the same prioritization sequence used for emergency response... A(irway), B(reathing), C(irculation) and C(-spine). in that order. Does that
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    Agriculture and Nursing

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

    Point of clarification - in order to become a Nurse Midwife (CNM), you'll need an MSN. Some states do have processes for "lay midwives", but it doesn't sound like this is what you have in mind. An...
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    RN or CNA to LPN to RN

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

    Take a look at the employment situation in your area. What is the job outlook & salaries for CNAs, LPNs and ER Techs? You may discover that ER Tech salaries are just about the same as CNAs, so...
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    My little journey (So far)

    HouTx replied to Marker_Brent97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - welcome to AN. Just a helpful note.... it's *sole purpose*, not *soul purpose*, although the latter kind of imbues your message with a sense of higher purpose & that may be your intention....
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    How to find preceptorships in Houston

    HouTx replied to homienurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Contact the nursing education departments at the facilities that interest you. They coordinate all student rotations as well as the residency programs. Honestly, I doubt whether volunteer experience...
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    New Grad starting off in CCU (half ICU and half non-high acuity)

    HouTx replied to pedsnurse223's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sure that your new employer has a orientation/transition plan for you, since this is an absolute necessity for any organization that hires new grads. My advice? Make sure you have a document...
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    Pre-move...when to apply?

    HouTx replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of variables that can impact this decision. (assuming that you'll be looking for an NICU job) With experience in NICU, you have special skills that are in high demand in many areas....