Hannahbanana BSN, MSN

Physiology, CM, consulting, nsg edu, LNC, COB

Knows a thing or two because she’s seen a thing or two.

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    New nurse. Where is my passion?

    Hannahbanana replied to Jccnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Fabulous! This is one role available in legal nurse consulting. It’s a wonderful way for a nurse to use knowledge of hospital systems, records, medicine, pt care, and all. Go right now to...
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    Is ICU worth the stress?

    Hannahbanana replied to commitmentphobe's topic in Critical Care

    I was a critical care nurse and clinical specialist for two decades+. I used to say I didn't mind working hard, but I hated running up and down hallways all the time. That is only partly the reason I...
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    Who should decide?

    Hannahbanana replied to PPediRN's topic in Nursing News

    If they consider the main ethical tenets, continuing this is not supportable. The other thing to consider is that the family have had this as a major focus since her birth, to the point where...
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    Need help deciding between 2 year BSN program and asn then RN-BSN route?

    Hannahbanana replied to Stressed1998's topic in General Students

    Take the BSN program now, while you can, because you'll have more in the long run. The fact that your grandmother is willing to help (and do NOT underestimate the great value she places on your...
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    Help! I failed nursing school.. What should I do?

    Hannahbanana replied to Rheab35's topic in General Students

    It's because nursing and medical care are a whole lot more complicated than they were fifteen or thirty years ago, by far. Even then, we admitted about 25% more students than we had slots for, because...
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    Hannahbanana replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    Who thinks burn nursing isn’t critical care??? I vote for reorganizing that list to be completely alphabetical. Think of the excellent message that would
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    Salem Sump NGT

    Hannahbanana replied to Gardeninggirl's topic in General Nursing

    There’s nothing the matter with that for the short period it will be off suction to go to the bathroom. The important thing to do is to be very sure that air is going down the blue air vent lumen...
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    Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Hannahbanana replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    My deepest sympathy for your unfathomable loss. Don’t make any big decisions now. I understand you need to pay the bills, but see what else you can do about that. If you have a car payment, see...
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    HIPAA violation?

    Hannahbanana replied to BSN-to-MSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is a permitted activity for normal business operations of a healthcare entity, falling under quality improvement. What’s a “patient experience
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    Are any of the following considered HIPAA violation?

    Hannahbanana replied to Chem0ninja's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Oh, heck, you’re not the only one. We do the best we can. When we know better, we do better (paraphrasing Maya Angelou). Go
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    My patient is going to get a pressure ulcer and there's little we can do to stop it. How do you handle situations like this?

    Hannahbanana replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    My bad. They have finally renamed themselves. https://npiap.com/ "The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel provides interprofessional leadership to improve patient outcomes in pressure injury...
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    Non Accredited (but approved) Nursing Schools

    Hannahbanana replied to Summer365's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, you'll have earned one, granted on the way to the MN. Good
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    Opioid overdosing?

    Hannahbanana replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Specialties

    Somebody who wants to swallow their own vomitus in this scenario (decreased resps and level of consciousness) isn't confused. They're trying to recover the pills they took so they can take them
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    Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

    Hannahbanana replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    True, but the BON knows how to recognize a petty complaint, so no worries about your license on that score. Other than the fact that LEO (law enforement officers) may be more likely to...
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    Psychedelic Nursing

    Hannahbanana replied to Elle Anna Webb's topic in General Specialties

    There are also educational opportunities for legal nurse consultants interested in this. We had a great presentation at the AALNC annual forum a few years back on the emerging studies on cannabinoidsm...
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    My patient is going to get a pressure ulcer and there's little we can do to stop it. How do you handle situations like this?

    Hannahbanana replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like all’s well that ends well, so bravo. Great work in figuring out why this lady did what she did. One small cavil: the term “pressure ulcer” has been out of use for many years....
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    Non Accredited (but approved) Nursing Schools

    Hannahbanana replied to Summer365's topic in School, College Programs

    Not only will you not be able to transfer any credits, you probably won't be able to get a license to practice, either. These "schools" are a disgrace, and it's disgraceful that FL takes in the money...
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    Does the shot mess with your DNA?

    Hannahbanana replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Does the vaccine mess with your DNA? Not as much as embalming fluid or
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    Your MOST Memorable (Good/Bad) COVID Moment | Nurses Week Contest

    Hannahbanana replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My story is small potatoes compared to some of these, and I have never been a weepy Wanda. A colleague was working ICU in the early days of one N95 mask per week, and did get sick. Fortunately not...
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    Getting the Vaccine: Nurses Lead the Way

    Hannahbanana replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I thought that woo-woo “Evaluate the evidence” went out c Q. Especially since we get to see what kind of “evidence” gets promulgated for “consideration.” There is plenty of good...
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    Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    Hannahbanana replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha, Tricia, thanks. As to the hospital suing the nurse, won’t happen. However, when the hospital’s insurance pays a judgment to a plaintiff for plaintiff injury caused by nursing, they are...
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    Tenet Hosp strike enters eighth week

    Hannahbanana replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Nursing News

    Today’s (5/10/21) Boston Globe has a huge full-page ad from St. Vincent’s whining that they have made repeated concessions and the big bad MNA keeps turning them down. Experienced nurses will know...
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    Are any of the following considered HIPAA violation?

    Hannahbanana replied to Chem0ninja's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    1. The HIPAA rule about disclosing location, general nonspecific info, etc., is predicated on the patients permission. In full: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit hospitals and other health care...
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    Nursing Research Mentor

    Hannahbanana replied to BabsRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, happy to help. PM
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    Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    Hannahbanana replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    I must have missed something. I thought that the hospital she used to work that was been sued. Therefore there would have to be a plaintiff atty, and the defense atty for the hospital. Therefore the...