Ben Thair RN

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1. health histories

   Ben Thair RN replied to Ben Thair RN's topic in Ambulatory

   We would certainly provide the form in both english and spanish. I am interested in basic patient demographics...are you married, do you smoke, drink, take drugs, etc. History of previous hospitalizations or surgeries. any health maintenance inform...

2. health histories

   Ben Thair RN posted a topic in Ambulatory

   I work in a multi-physician, multi-site community health center. We provide medical, dental and WIC services to low income and migrant agricultural persons. Many of our patients are poorly educated and speak english as a second language (if at all)...

3. uniforms

   Ben Thair RN replied to Daria C. Berlin's topic in General Nursing

   Hospital provided scrubs cost hospitals money...that is why they will never be universally provided. Only the "controlled" environments will have that benefit (if you see it as a benefit)...like OR, burns, L&D, etc. Identification is a big, big ...

4. Not sure what to do

   Ben Thair RN replied to RN-NY's topic in General Nursing

   By the by...labor and delivery is not a good place for someone who is having any problems with back pain or flexibility. Do you have any idea how heavy a pregnant woman's flaccid leg is? LOL

5. Faith,Oh Faith

   Ben Thair RN replied to LoveYaHon's topic in General Nursing

   The vast majority of my nursing career including all of those spent in the Peds ICU and the high risk OB delivery unit were years of faith only in myself, the science, and the skill. I certainly had respect for the beliefs of those that I cared for...

6. How long did it take for you to complete your 2-yr adn program? including all preqs

   Ben Thair RN replied to SERENAde's topic in General Nursing

   It took me 3 years, full-time, a bazillion years ago. I did all prereqs first plus added interest...organic chem, physics, genetics, statistics...you know, fun stuff. Did take a fluff class where I was introduced to Maya Angelou, Betty Friedan, etc...

7. Pediatric urine for culture

   Ben Thair RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN responsible for clinical practice in 5 health centers spread over 4 counties. Some of our physicians will only accept cath urine specimens for culture. What is your standard? Thanks for your help.

8. What is in your pockets at shifts end?

   Ben Thair RN replied to Chuckie's topic in General Nursing

   At the end of one evening shift...years ago...I had a baby turd in my right hand pocket...never-never pick them up naked! Imagine my surprise when I reached for my pocket a few minutes later!!! Pens, lighters, scissors, clamps, etc are predictable......

9. Nurses over 50 &/or with health issues affecting work

   Ben Thair RN replied to Karen4HIM1951's topic in General Nursing

   I have also practiced nursing for more than 25 years...I am so practiced that I am almost getting it right much of the time! It is true that the face of inpatient nursing care has changed dramatically. Nursing and staffing models are weird, shifts ar...

10. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Ben Thair RN replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    I think that "fun" in a nursing job is a matter of attitude. Clearly, no nursing job will be fun all of the time, and there are many "tasks" or "duties" that will never be fun. However, the experience that an individual has in any kind of a nursing...

11. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Ben Thair RN replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    I think that "fun" in a nursing job is a matter of attitude. Clearly, no nursing job will be fun all of the time, and there are many "tasks" or "duties" that will never be fun. However, the experience that an individual has in any kind of a nursing...

12. Advice needed...repost from General Nursing board

    Ben Thair RN posted a topic in Ambulatory

    Hello. You are correct, this mom is dependent upon you and she is not feeling very confident in her ability to make wise and healthy decisions for her child. You can't help but to wonder why. Understanding what underlies this dependency is the only w...