HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Insight on different Nursing fields

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

    So sorry you are finding yourself so affected by your working environment. But, if you are, then that is certainly a reason for change. There is a significant amount of nursing research on job...
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    Having Trouble Finding FT Work

    HouTx replied to Spikey9001's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ouch. Failure to follow rules is a huge red flag for hospitals -- who have innumerable rules & expend a lot of resources enforcing them. You may have inadvertently KO'd your chances of being...
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    Relocating to Omaha

    HouTx replied to sassynurse27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I only know them by reputation, but the University of Nebraska Medical Center is a well-known center of excellence for many types of health care services. They are one of 2 premier centers (along...
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    What can I do with a CDL class A and BS in nursing?

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

    Hmm - what an interesting skill set. I don't know of any nursing jobs that require CDL, but I know a couple of nurses who have CDL-A for their second job.... short haul truck driving part time -...
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    Disclose depression dx on WA licensure application?

    HouTx replied to ofcourseimhappy's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a conundrum. It puts the applicant in a no-win situation. If you do disclose, the BON may very well decide to do a 'full Monty' on you and put restrictions on your license as well as some...
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    College Choice for Certificate Program

    HouTx replied to ecb.edu1's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, with an MSN, you are already eligible for most nursing admin jobs - so if you are seeking a certification in order to impress potential employers, it is a no-brainer. Penn State has MUCH...
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    Salary and how to interpret this graph?

    HouTx replied to mysticclouds's topic in Nursing Career

    Basically, it is a frequency distribution for (I assume) nurses working in psych units. It reflects the number of psych nurses making each level of salary - IN THAT SPECIFIC LOCATION. Salaries (for...
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    How to Respond?

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

    Based on my own experience, this is the best thing about bedside shift report.. it really decreases staff whining and bickering - LOL. PP's have provided you with excellent
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    Questions about RN residencies.

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

    The structure, goals, curriculum, etc. for residencies depends entirely on the sponsoring organization - there is no standard. Therefore, there is no way to provide any definitive answers to your...
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    How do you revive after being terminated ??

    HouTx replied to Thachik_109's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most organizations have a policy that requires all terminated employees to be listed as "not eligible for rehire"...sometimes permanently, and others for a specific period of time. This status is an...
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    Careerpath Confusion: Need Advice!

    HouTx replied to buzzalongs's topic in Nursing Career

    Based on my own experience, I'd advise you to finish your thesis first before jumping into a management role. Most management jobs are very do-able for parents of young children. It's easier to...
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    Bayfront - cancel Resident contract & Union availability?

    HouTx replied to pamelamoores's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry if your residency program is not turning out as well as you expected, but if you've signed a legal agreement, you have to fulfill the terms of the contract. If your facility is represented...
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    Looking into changing to a career in Nursing in CA. Advice?

    HouTx replied to ZombiPhill's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all - I just want to assure you that anything's possible... if you have the ability and tenacity. BUT - please don't go into nursing based on a (completely unrealistic) idea that you will be...
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    New to Houston area

    HouTx replied to JacAn001's topic in Texas Nursing

    Competition for BSN programs in the Houston area remains fierce. You'll need a top-notch GPA & test scores to be competitive. TWU & UTHSC & UTMB are public universities with stellar...
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    Relocating to TX Houston/Katy area

    HouTx replied to RNintraining17's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree with PP's advice. There are a ton of new graduates spilling into the market each semester in the Houston metro area. The primary hospital systems have all made the transition to BSN-only for...
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    Adequacy of orientation

    HouTx replied to Photofosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    Not being snide or disparaging.... really want to know. What (specifically) is it that you feel that you need to 'learn' from your preceptor that you are not getting now. Hospital orientation has 2...
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    Help me!

    HouTx replied to manda90's topic in General Students

    If things are that difficult for you, this may not be the right time to pursue a nursing education. Keep in mind that failing grades remain on your transcript forever....it is nearly always better to...
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    Failed a course

    HouTx replied to catnessk's topic in General Students

    If you search AN on the word "fail" or "failed a course", you will pull up an enormous number of posts -- you are not alone. Many of us have faced the same thing during our education & still...
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    Simulation lab is getting out of hand

    HouTx replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    HORRIBLE. This is exactly the reason that simulation is not equivalent to actual clinical training with real patients. A recent article by National Council of State Boards of Nursing uncovered the...
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    Confession

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

    I agree - You seem to have done quite a bit of reflection and analysis about this issue. You can't (shouldn't) try to change your personality and fundamental values. If nursing is not congruent with...
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    What Hospital to work for in Houston

    HouTx replied to adou's topic in Nursing Career

    You may find it easier to first determine what area you would like to live in. THEN - look at employment options... if you don't want to be stuck with a really sucky commute. Salary may depend upon...
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    New Nurse... New to Portland... Help

    HouTx replied to AS7524's topic in Nursing Career

    May be very challenging due to extreme preference for BSN grads & very few new grad opportunities in the PDX area. Hopefully, you'll get some excellent advice from PDX-ers on AN very soon. If...
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    starting a CNA Certification Program in N. Miami

    HouTx replied to annejolieunltd's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like a great idea. You'd first have do investigate the CNA process for your state - who approves training programs & what are the criteria for CNA exam eligibility. In your state, I...
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    Overwhelmed, Trying to get a BSN as 2nd Degree Funding/Program advice much needed!

    HouTx replied to phogan's topic in General Students

    Welcome back to Tx. If you need to wait a while in order to qualify for in-state, I would advise you to do so in order to avoid paying more than you have to. Take advantage of the time to save some $...
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    Disorganized clinical

    HouTx replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Patient care has to be fast-paced in order to keep up with the workload. Staff nurses are not going to tolerate anything that slows them down. So what's driving the disorganization? Do you have to...