HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    How hard is it?

    HouTx replied to manda90's topic in General Students

    This question is asked so often here on AN that you'd think we would have a better answer by now, right? But it's like asking "how sad is that movie?" or "how difficult is it to lift that rock?"...
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    "Why are you leaving your current job so soon?"

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

    Agree with the PPs... but felt the need to add - As an RN, you are a "mandatory reporter". You have a professional responsibility to take action when you are personally aware of any ethical or legal...
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    CRNA

    HouTx replied to BSNRNPCCN21's topic in Nursing Career

    ED is usually not an optimal area for CRNA experience because it's more episodic and doesn't typically involve 'managing' unstable patients - managing fluids/ hemodynamics, vents, etc.... over a...
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    Nursing versus clinical research

    HouTx replied to findingmyself's topic in Nursing Career

    It's exciting to think about so many different options, isn't it? I have worked in most areas of Critical Care.... but just couldn't hack NICU because I was unable to cope with all the ethical gray...
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    What Have I Gotten Myself Into. . .

    HouTx replied to Grace6's topic in Nursing Career

    I can understand how frustrated you must feel. It's always very disappointing when something does not live up all the hype, particularly when you have worked so hard to get there. Critical care is...
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    New grad lvn

    HouTx replied to clvn23's topic in Nursing Career

    Your background would seem to be a very good fit for working in a physician office/clinic for dermatology, plastic surgery, etc. Many of those folks are also venturing into Medi-Spa territory......
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    nursing conferences

    HouTx replied to froggy8's topic in Nursing Career

    The most well-known/attended conferences are sponsored by national specialty organizations. If you're a member, you automatically get all the info as well as a discount on registration fees. AONE...
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    Board of nursing discipline

    HouTx replied to kuippo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have attended BoN meetings for a variety of reasons - e.g., participated in various task forces & committees that were involved in state activities, provided testimony on important issues,...
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    Help! Any nurses a member of a professional organizaion?

    HouTx replied to eadams1019's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Currently, I am actively involved (committees, task forces, elected offices, etc) with ANA (tri-level, local, state & national) and ANPD (for nurse educators). I belong to some others, including...
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    Dreadlocks

    HouTx replied to PauperRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks guys, this thread has been educational for me - crusty ol (caucasian) bat. I had no idea about the differentiation of dreadlocks related to Rastafarian beliefs. I live in the most diverse...
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    Orientation Drama for Your Momma

    HouTx replied to StudentXTexas's topic in Men in Nursing

    Totally agree with jadeLPN's perspective & advice. Bottom line - no matter how many students are involved, the organization (hospital) remains completely responsible for the welfare of the...
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    Jobs for MSNs w/ cardiac experience

    HouTx replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are a lot of very interesting new focus areas for MSN programs. One MSN that is pretty hot in my area of the country is "Patient Safety & Quality". There are also lots of opportunities...
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    Huge empathy for OP! My oldest offspring - now a software engineer with 2 Master's degrees - has the same issue. Aced all science & math courses but any course focused on writing was a disaster...
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    Is it appropriate to ask for a raise in new department?

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

    Hospitals have tight compensation structures with rigid rules that specify exactly how to establish a salary based upon "compensable factors". The rules spell out things like how/if past LPN...
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    Space Nursing

    HouTx replied to Michael_Espelin's topic in Nursing Career

    This is one of my fave threads - I poke back in here each time someone posts. I have an acquaintance (PhD RN) who was employed at NASA Clear Lake. Her work focused on the study of (um, er) the effect...
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    Advice: Finding my niche. OR to ER

    HouTx replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Nursing Career

    I applaud your desire for career development. But the statement about your patients being "seconds from being in ICU" but "still stable enough to get there on their own" is not congruent with current...
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    Moving out of state resume

    HouTx replied to melfig2012's topic in Nursing Career

    I suggest you go ahead and obtain your FL license and include that information prior to applying for FL jobs. It also helps if you can provide a local address. These days, employers are very picky -...
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    LVN TO -

    HouTx replied to CalderonLuis's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it may be far more efficient - and a lot less confusing - to simply dive right in to your PA education. I realize that PA programs are at the graduate level, and you'll need to obtain a...
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    Best White Mens Shoes?

    HouTx replied to MusicEMT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    OK - I saw the title of this thread & was all until I realized that it was not racist after all. Suggest revisiting Grammar 101... re: dangling modifiers (Best Men's White Shoes). Have you...
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    Has nuring school gotten harder?

    HouTx replied to humboldt13's topic in General Students

    OK - here goes. From the viewpoint of a crusty ol bat.... Over the years, students have gotten more dependent upon technology to succeed in education. Long gone are the days when students had to...
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    working as lpn while going to rn school?

    HouTx replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Yep. BTDT. I worked compressed weekends for 2 years (7a-11p on Saturday & Sunday) while doing my BSN. Not fun but do-able. I still marvel at the fact that I didn't have a single 'day off' for...
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    An RN who isn't good at math?

    HouTx replied to nursingjourney's topic in General Students

    Hang on a sec. The amount of math 'understanding' you need for your nursing practice is very dependent upon the area in which you practice. In order to achieve critical care expertise, a nurse...
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    HOUSTON - GN Residency Info

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

    Suggest you mosey on over to the Texas forum for more responses & info on new grad programs. Sad fact of life - most TMC residency slots are filled in a very short time frame... some even before...
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    Is it ethical to quit a job after accepting it?

    HouTx replied to smiley28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a common occurrence for job seekers - the 'most preferred' job offer comes through after accepting another one. It's OK to exit the new job & go for the better one. Honestly, it happens...
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    Anyone working non healthcare job during finding employment as RN?

    HouTx replied to LS1984's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Heck, I know plenty of practicing RNs who have second (non-nursing) part time jobs. Totally agree with RoseQueen... I took the same stance with my younguns. Job hunting should be approached with...