HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    2 months on my own now.

    HouTx replied to labourenurse14's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you're doing really well in the clinical environment - especially after only 2 months. Srsly, you are keeping your patients safe & haven't made any major errors yet despite the fact...
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    Resume Help!!!

    HouTx replied to kim.k25's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Clinical Experience" means paid work, not academic activities to fulfill program requirements. You can add some bullet points in the Education section if you want to point out the areas in which you...
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    Nurse Portfolio Question

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

    Have you considered setting up your portfolio online? This is a common practice for 'artsy' folks, but it's just now beginning to penetrate other professions. If you just google "online career...
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    My job hunt experience so far...

    HouTx replied to kimmy20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You ARE getting better with practice. Consider each interview as a 'dress rehearsal' to polish your skills. By the time you land "the" interview that is in your future, you will be so good that it...
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    Contunious fluids, Incompatible antibiotics

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

    Follow your organization's policy & procedure. When in doubt, consult with a clinical
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    Single mom about to finish BS

    HouTx replied to GAfutureRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Childcare is a huge issue for anyone who works 12 hour shifts. But creative and resourceful nurses continue to come up with amazing solutions. In areas with large concentrations of healthcare jobs,...
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    Job fair

    HouTx replied to anewsns's topic in Nursing Career

    It may feel awkward for you, but it's definitely worth investing your time. Prepare a lot of copies of your current resume which includes your contact information. Just tuck them into a folder and...
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    Which part of the state is highly recommended to start raising a family

    HouTx replied to anursedad's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may want to begin by deciding on the type of geography & climate that appeals to you - coastal? piney woods? rolling hills? desert? high plains? That would be the hardest factor to change if...
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    WHY is this so long?

    HouTx replied to teochap's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have no particular expertise in this area, but just wanted to point out . . . if you have explored AN, it is easy to see that many US native-born new grads and even experienced nurses are having a...
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    Low gpa and chance of getting into nursing schools

    HouTx replied to Lidochka's topic in General Students

    First of all, I would advise you against attempting an accelerated BSN. ABSN programs generally utilize cumulative GPA for admissions - and you're not even close to their requirements. I intend no...
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    Hospital email addresses

    HouTx replied to CamillusRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Count me among the "everyone gets email" group. Not all staff actually use their email or check it very often, but that's a completely different story - LOL. We are also introducing a secure social...
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    Medication Education... built into the EMR?

    HouTx replied to Ewbok123's topic in Patient Education

    We have pt education info via (EBSCO) Nursing Reference Center. The materials are available in low reading level with lots of pictures and graphics... and multi-lingual. It's connected into our EMR...
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    What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    HouTx replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Managing an IABP- and ventilator-dependent patient with IICP drain --- back when everything was manual and slip-ups could have lethal conseuences. Continuously adjusting IABP timing, measuring...
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    New grad - critical care or elsewhere?

    HouTx replied to NiftyNurse7209's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to OP's original question.... I began my nursing career in Critical Care (Neuro Trauma) as a new grad. Loved it! And continued to love Crit Care since then. Keep in mind that CC...
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    Taking NCLEX after Associate's degree

    HouTx replied to jl95's topic in General Students

    You do not have to take NCLEX to complete your ADN.... you have to pass NCLEX to become licensed as an RN. ADN, BSN, etc.... are degrees. RN is a license. Two different things. You need to become...
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    Heart Sounds vs Heart Rhythm

    HouTx replied to ThatNursingDude's topic in General Students

    Accurate detection and interpretation of abnormal heart sounds, really does require a high level of expertise - and this only comes with experience. You first need to know where to listen for them-...
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    Florida ADN and BSN

    HouTx replied to PHSCNURSING's topic in General Students

    I would be interested to see how this works. I completely understand your interest in getting a jump-start, but "Nursing" courses (clinically focused with associated practicum) are part of a...
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    Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    HouTx replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    From a workplace perspective..... we administer assessments during the onboarding/orientation process. There are also some assessments that are used as part of our annual competency validation...
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    The Reasoning Behind Nursing Schools' Grading Scales

    HouTx replied to WookieeRN's topic in General Students

    I have actually thought about this for many years. No one in academia could ever provide me with a logical answer. So here's my theory. Nursing programs are heavily invested in the myth of...
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    Choosing between two programs; more clinical hours better?

    HouTx replied to heidihouse's topic in General Students

    If the less expensive program is better suited to your own personal needs re: cost, location & flexibility -- you should probably choose that one. You can always 'up' your clinical exposure by...
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    How old is too old for an Algebra class

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

    Statistics is basically applied Algebra - there is no way to understand the basic principles or make sense of statistical measurement techniques without it. You also need Algebra for Chemistry - lots...
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    2 Years or 4 year Degree. HELP!

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

    Keep in mind that obtaining a hospital job without a BSN will probably be very difficult. Admission to reasonably priced BSN programs is uber-competitive in most areas of the country. You'll be...
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    Class/Course Management?? | TEAS V??

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

    Chemistry & Calculus are definitely not "silly" classes. They are pretty much at the opposite end of that spectrum. Most nursing schools require all basic science & math to be complete before...
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    Obtain NRP during last semester??

    HouTx replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It will probably be very difficult to find a course that is open to 'outsiders'... people who are not employed in a setting that requires this certification. These courses are normally sponsored by...
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    Cardiac Surgery OR pre op

    HouTx replied to momathoner09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You background seems to be very well suited for working with patients who are being prepared for cardiac surgery. You are familiar with rehab - the phase of treatment that requires the most...