HouTx BSN, MSN, EdD

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    Health Science or wait another semester to apply nursing?

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

    Kudos to your for focusing on a BSN. If you want to work in acute care, this is your ticket. Bachelors in Health Science is worthless.... you'll be chewing up your financial aid with nothing to show...
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    Medical setting experience before nursing school

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

    Entry level jobs in healthcare are pretty limited to the same sort of things in other service industries... parking valet, reception desk, cafeteria worker, etc. None of them would add any value to a...
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    Gender discrimination

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

    I can understand how frustrated you are. It may not be much comfort right now, but I can assure you that I have never seen an "all hat, no cattle" nurse that isn't tripped up in the work environment....
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    Looking for tips for a stressed new nurse.

    HouTx replied to gatoraims RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you're doing just fine. In 6 months or so, you're going to be that "good nurse" that the newbies will seek out when they run into problems. Just a caution.... please refer to your...
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    im so afraid

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

    Whenever you encounter issues such as CNA's or colleagues refusing to help move a patient, you need to discuss this with your manager. It is absolutely 100% unsafe to attempt to move obese adult...
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    Job change, need advice...

    HouTx replied to Iliauna's topic in Nursing Career

    RE: leaving things off of a resume.... If you receive a paycheck with FICA deductions - that job will show up when a prospective employer runs the type of background check that is required for...
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    Questions about being a nurse.

    HouTx replied to catrinacomeau's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm ashmatic (adult onset). I eventually had to give up direct patient care because I was unable to use masks/respirator due to my pulmonary issues. Hopefully this won't be an issue for you if your...
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    East Texas Medical Center vs Trinity Mother Frances

    HouTx replied to junebug6's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not extremely familiar with either facility - but just wanted to add that "scripting" is a widespread practice to improve customer service scores (HCAHPS). It originated with the Studer program,...
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    Pain Scales

    HouTx replied to GPSteiner's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed your humorous interpretations of the Pain Scales very much. Thanks for giving me a mid day giggle. We need to be very careful with the way we interpret non-verbal cues because they are...
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    What is a Nurses Calling?

    HouTx replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

    My definition of "calling" is different. I think that - if we're lucky - we come across something that fills a hole in our soul. Something that we HAVE to do to make us feel whole. For some people...
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    Nurses Exempt

    HouTx replied to justmia1089's topic in General Nursing

    RNs certainly qualify for exempt status according to FLSA. However, the issue of 'overtime' can be very complex. According to FLSA, exempt = no overtime pay & no minimum wage requirement (avg....
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    Casualty of the System?

    HouTx replied to Icareaboutthis's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm - most organizations are much more serious about dealing with people who have sustained a workplace injury because of the liability associated with this area. For instance, OP could probably...
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    3 Med Errors in One Shift

    HouTx replied to Roman1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my state - if this was one nurse with 3 documented med errors in one day - it would have to be sent to formal Peer Review for them to sort out. If they identified a pattern of behavior, it would...
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    Errors--system problem or nursing problem?

    HouTx replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a very interesting thread. And it made me realize how fortunate we are. We have a new, highly qualified Chief Clinical Officer(MD) - with an impressive CV focused on improving Patient...
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    Virginia Law LPN Administering TB Tests

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

    Not from VA, but FWIW - all legislation is the result of political machinations... special interest lobbying efforts and to push their issues. All it takes is a couple of convincing nutcases and our...
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    Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    HouTx replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I make it a practice never to try to contradict anyone who says s/he is the victim of discrimination. Anyone who has been on the receiving end of an unpleasant circumstance is always more sensitive...
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    Struggling during second semester, need some advice

    HouTx replied to Shakrashi's topic in General Students

    You already know you're a perfectionist. You're going to become very anxious if you are not 100% prepared and able to demonstrate your skills flawlessly. You know that you're not one of those lucky...
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    I think I might be in the wrong field

    HouTx replied to ptrang1987's topic in General Students

    Go with your gut. There are so many other careers out there. In order to be qualified for one of those fancy schmancy non-patient care roles, you'll have to acquire significant levels of relevant...
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    Master's degree...in-person?

    HouTx replied to Edonahue1's topic in General Students

    Agree with PPs - traditional grad school provides what John Dewey (1938) called "incidental learning" that is just not available online. This is experiential learning derived from your participation...
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    Super discouraged...

    HouTx replied to r0sehips's topic in General Students

    OK - time to shift into high gear. Make an appointment with the instructor to discuss your performance. You need to know where your're going wrong, and get a recommendation for the corrective...
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    Possibility of paying off student loans before schooling is over?

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

    According to the last data that I have seen, more than half of CC attendees are eligible for Pell Grants. In many cases, this is sufficient to cover all tuition & books. So your financial picture...
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    Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    HouTx replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm glad that you are starting to see a light at then end of your long dark tunnel. Wishing you the absolute best of luck in your nursing career. FWIW, this scenario is exactly why my state's BON...
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    Hope I am on the right track

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

    Good Job!! You already realize that taking shortcuts is not the way to go. Nursing school is a marathon, not a sprint. Seems as though you have a wonderful attitude and a clear idea of your goal....
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    My experience of applying for a job after 1 year of experience.

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

    Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sure it will help a lot of folks. My advice to anyone who is engaged in a job search is to consider all interviews as "rehearsals" in which you can polish your...
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    Working as a nurse aid, before getting into a new-graduate program

    HouTx replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow - a lot of stress to cope with all at the same time. The consistent message from AN is "a job is better than no job" when it comes to nursing. BUT - be sure to research your BON's position on...