HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    I want to move out of state!

    HouTx replied to YoAdrienne216's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NurSys is an online database to track licenses.... it is not the nursing compact, which supports state-to-state reciprocity. There are many non-compact states that participate in NurSys. Am I missing...
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    Should I say in my hospital applications that I work at a SNF?

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

    PLEASE don't be apologetic for working in a SNF! I really don't know why there is such a pervasive myth that acute care (hospital) jobs are the only ones that matter. The US healthcare environment...
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    Restrictions on using PTO

    HouTx replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    In every organization I have worked, there were PTO/vac day restrictions. In many of them, there were "blackout" periods in which no PTO would be granted - usually major holidays. Most had a limit...
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    Texas LPNs

    HouTx replied to Sirena922's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I strongly suggest that you get your Tx license as quickly as possible. Employers are unlikely to take you seriously if they don't think you're "good to go" because there are so many applicants to...
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    Lvn going back to get my bsn. Afraid to lose my job due to crazy school schedule ughhhhhhh

    HouTx replied to Nursin&rockin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was doing LVN-BSN, I worked 16 hour shifts (7A-11P) every Sat & Sunday...... yeppers,between school & work, I had no days 'off' for >2 years. But you know what? It was worth it....
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    Afraid to move into different nursing field

    HouTx replied to Elevelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you're giving yourself enough nearly enough credit. You've mastered time management, patient education, discharge planning, communication with ancillary departments, delegation.... you...
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    Nurse with anger management issues/bipolar

    HouTx replied to nancynurse009's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that the ADA is intended to protect people from disabilities from discrimination in the workplace by requiring employers to prove "reasonable accommodation". But this does not seem to...
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    Home Care Consultant

    HouTx replied to rmodi5's topic in General Nursing

    If they can provide you with adequate training & supervision, I would encourage you to go for it. Health care is evolving - acute/inpatient jobs are shrinking and areas like Home Care are...
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    Nonsedated Pt's equal self extubations

    HouTx replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Hang on just a minute here. "Facilities" cannot direct medication administration..... this is a function limited to medical staff. Pharmaceutical protocols for mechanical ventilation need to be...
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    LPN to BSN online programs

    HouTx replied to brossenbach's topic in General Students

    Hmm - it may be a state-specific issue, but there are no approved "online" LVN-BSN programs in my state. In order to become an RN, students have to master additional clinical skills - and this cannot...
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    Any suggestions if I don't get into nursing school?

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

    If you are determined to pursue a career in healthcare, there are a lot of other options. HERE is a great site that will help you investigate some of those other options. Good luck to you on your...
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    Afraid I'm going to be fired

    HouTx replied to NaiveNewgrad's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe there may be a lot more to this story. I'm a bit confused by the statements "On my first day on my unit several nurses and techs told me it was habitually overstaffed and that if I could, I...
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    Can Foreign Nurses get Government Jobs with a Permenant Resident Status?

    HouTx replied to asiangal's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very confusing post. "Government" is not a meaningful descriptor, as there are governmental entities at all levels, including Federal, State, District, City, etc. Do you have a question or are you...
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    Miserable first experience

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

    OK - I may be moving into uncharted waters here, but if I repeatedly encountered a "no dressing supplies" or "no IV fluids" situation, & this was not addressed by my manager even though s/he was...
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    Military Nursing

    HouTx replied to SN156's topic in Nursing Career

    Suggest you poke around in the Government/Military Nursing forum a bit.. under "Specialties". You're much more likely to have your questions answered by those
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    GN, med-surg myth

    HouTx replied to jiyun1027's topic in Nursing Career

    Med-Surg is the epicenter of acute care. Work experience in this area will familiarize you with much more than patient care. You'll learn about the important processes - how patients move through...
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    Why should I hire you? HCAHP Scores

    HouTx replied to RNCaroline's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it is a very good idea to let them know that you have 'done your homework' prior to the interview. This shows that you are very serious about the process, and you're making an effort to be...
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    Academic Credit: Will it Count Towards Contact Hours for Texas RN Renewal?

    HouTx replied to MBuyer's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's even a bit more complex in Tx. Beginning with the last biennium, we now have to have CE that reflects our area of practice. For example, if your clinical practice is in behavioral health, the...
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    Nurses doing nebs

    HouTx replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting, particularly information provided by GrannyRRT. Thanks Just wanted to add... I'll bet that the Powers that Be did not adjust workload expectations for the nurses who now must absorb...
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    needle stick infection/transmission pathway

    HouTx replied to Benj2610's topic in General Nursing

    Any pointy thing that breaches one of your protective barriers is an 'exposure' and should be treated as such... even if you barely scrape your hand on the patient's surgical staple. Report ALL...
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    Pre Nursing Classes

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

    Hi there. Welcome to AN. You are wise to keep your options open. IMO, it's a mistake to base a huge life-changing decision (like committing to nursing school) on feelings churned up during an...
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    Dosage Calc exam and special accomodations

    HouTx replied to fallen.embers89's topic in General Students

    Sorry, don't mean to thread-jack, but I think this is very relevant and may be useful for OP. I work with newbie first-line clinical managers. Our coursework includes many aspects of HR, including...
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    Squeamish future nursing student

    HouTx replied to mecapon91's topic in General Students

    Have you ever heard of the expression "familiarity breeds contempt"? It just means that whenever you see something new or different, your senses react in a much different way than they do when you...
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    Mean Nursing Instructor

    HouTx replied to beckvolvo's topic in General Students

    Just curious - how the heck did she ascertain the height of your socks? Did she make you pull up your pants cuff? If not, there must have been some type of 'ankle gap' visible..... hmm. Are bare...
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    Why should we give you an opportunity?

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

    OMG!!! That interviewer could have just said "go ahead and sue us for a lot of money because we're so stupid we blatantly violate Federal Law when we're interviewing applicants" I can't believe...