HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Science Courses

    HouTx replied to NickiLynne11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're not keen on science, have you considered whether nursing is the right path for you? If nothing else, it may be a good idea to have a fallback plan just in case it doesn't work out. What...
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    Is the CHES exam worth it for RNs?

    HouTx replied to kldcnl's topic in General Nursing

    I have never come across any jobs that required CHES... but have encountered quite a few Community Health or Health Education grads that decided to become nurses after they were unable to find work in...
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    Post Night Shift Sickness

    HouTx replied to canfield.km1's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be safe, check your BS.... Those symptoms could be associated with a lot of different issues, but if they happen with some sort of cyclic (predictable) regularity it could have a metabolic...
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    I'm in a Quandary

    HouTx replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about nursing jobs in settings that do not have 12 hour shifts? Home care jobs can be very 'family friendly' since there is usually more flexibility than inpatient settings. Many...
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    Evolving practice of nursing

    HouTx replied to jloyloe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK - what the heck. I'll contribute a thought or two for OP. Nursing "evolution" is pretty much theoretical right now - mostly espoused by nursing leaders & optimistic "futurists" that ignore the...
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    Collin College nursing students looking for work? 4th semester student here w/ opportuni

    HouTx replied to LindseyE's topic in General Students

    Location? There are probably a lot of states with that county
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    A first for me in clinicals today

    HouTx replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    I got to read a wonderful post - by a nursing student sharing her joy - THANKS
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    8 months PICU exp, out of nursing for 2.5 yrs to be an actress, how to explain?

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

    Are you kidding me??? Don't edit your resume to downplay your acting jobs... I'd say this would make you super qualified to teach nurses how to raise those HCAHPS scores! Seriously, it would be...
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    Is Houston Stipulation Friendly?

    HouTx replied to LibertyTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for posting about your interactions with the various organizations. This information is valuable to others who may have the same situation. Best of luck to you on your job
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    Job Hinderance vs. Just Annoying?

    HouTx replied to unbalanced's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It appears that you and the secretary(ies) have the same goal.... good patient care. But they don't understand enough about your work to understand why you just can't drop everything and talk to...
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    Orientee problem with a trainer. Have you guys get this feeling?

    HouTx replied to T.Dix.Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "What we got here is a failure to communicate" (one of my favorite Cool Hand Luke quotes) Rather than taking umbrage, a crucial conversation is in order. Best to have a sit down to discuss...
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    RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    HouTx replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a perennial argument here on AN. Bottom line - A Bachelor's degree in NURSING is just that. There are no substitutes. AN ADN + a BA in journalism, a BFA in music, or BS in Physics.... does...
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    Clinical Refresher

    HouTx replied to murrayfa's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's a hard one. This has liability issues for the hosting facility, as well as the expense of instruction & precepting. Our Clinical Risk Management folks would never allow it. We...
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    I thought we learned that in nursing school!

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

    As an educator, I think this tread is fascinating. Some very good points have been made re: maintaining competency. One of the "missing" factors is PROFICIENCY. Basically, the way to maintain a...
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    new LPN

    HouTx replied to flowerlady2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Any job that will provide you with support for your transition from student to the work setting. Sorry to be so vague, but there is no "right" answer. You'll have to ask that question during your...
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    LVN or RN????

    HouTx replied to Tanya125's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Asking "how hard" is basically unanswerable. It's like asking about 'how soft', 'how sad', or 'how cold' something is.... because the answer is dependent on a person's own frame of reference. People...
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    Nursing school is killing me

    HouTx replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Students

    How's your physical health? The effects of cumulative sleep deprivation and poor nutrition can just sneak up on you. If you couple this with chronic stress.... it can be a real train wreck. We all...
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    ABSN vs. Direct-entry MSN vs. Direct-entry FNP

    HouTx replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you'll have some well-informed AN'ers along soon. But I do want to caution you - please investigate employment prospects for entry-level MSN & FNP's before making such a huge...
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    School recommendations for Associates degree for RN?

    HouTx replied to CaliRN284's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your persistence - retaking classes - is admirable. But you are correct in assuming that this (many re-takes) is a red flag for many nursing schools. Hard truth - success in science courses is not...
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    BSN with a minor in Health Science and Psych

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

    Thank you so much for your service. We love our vets!! The only thing that usually matters - when it comes to jobs for new grads - is direct care experience because that's the job you're applying for....
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    My Story. Any advice?

    HouTx replied to Janray119's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't be discouraged just because your first transfer request didn't work out. Someone with a better skill set was chosen. It wasn't about you. I say - jump on that charge nurse opportunity. It...
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    How to mentally prep and ACTUALLY leave...

    HouTx replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah - I definitely hear you. It's scary to leave a comfortable gig and step out into the unknown. The process of starting over can generate a lot of anxiety. I usually try to "re-frame" by...
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    Unit nurses...how do you feel about an outsider becoming manager?

    HouTx replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    An experienced manager knows how to 'learn' a new department... how and when to introduce change in a way that will most benefit everyone involved. Internal promotions always trigger resentment...
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    Statistics Stress (GCU) - Please Help! :)

    HouTx replied to jujee68's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Introductory statistics for the average student (no strong math skills) has been found to be one of the most challenging courses for online delivery. This is one of those courses where interaction...
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    Rasmussen, stay away

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

    I'm so sorry you had to experience this - but to be honest, it is not surprising. Commercial schools are focused on making a profit for their investors/shareholders. The more tuition/fees they can...