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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    Shameless request for good vibes

    Hannahbanana replied to JKL33's topic in General Nursing

    {{{JKK33 }}} some old fashioned hugs from the COB
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    Hannahbanana replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I learned with my first not-hospital job was that I had a helluva lot to learn about nursing outside of hospitals, LOL. Nursing school teaches very basic nursing to non-nurses, in largely...
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    Tenet Hosp strike enters eighth week

    Hannahbanana replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Nursing News

    Update: Tenet has responded c a new staffing proposal, details not specified but reportedly reflecting similar contract language at nearby UMass Hospital. Negotiations resume tomorrow (Weds May 5)...
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    Hannahbanana replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    And their little dog, too. Every family has its secrets that somebody wants hidden or minimized. Take
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    NCLEX Expert Advice for New Grads

    Hannahbanana replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I taught NCLEX prep for a proprietary company for a couple of years- of ten sections, I taught five med/surg and the final test and review; other folks taught peds, psych, OB. I always started with...
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    The Pros and Cons of Retaking Classes

    Hannahbanana replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    I took the required intro psych twice at my first college, bombing it first semester, not realizing that there are two different kinds of intro psych. When I sat down for the final the second time I...
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    Help! I failed nursing school.. What should I do?

    Hannahbanana replied to Rheab35's topic in General Students

    If you want your way, go to grad school to become qualified to teach undergrads in clinical, and join the ranks of those who do it right. We are out there. You’ll be surprised how hard it is. When...
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    Hannahbanana replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    CSA = child sexual
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    Hannahbanana replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    When I lived in the big city I had 200 kids on my porch at Halloween. We moved here to the country to a great old house up a long driveway shared c two other houses. The kids and I made 8 smiling...
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    1st time Legal Nurse Consultant- Help!

    Hannahbanana replied to CalishortyRN's topic in Legal

    There are many ways to work as an LNC. Most people think it's just working for attorneys in their firms as an in-house consultant on medical malpractice cases, but that's far and away not all. If you...
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    LNC exam

    Hannahbanana replied to Winniecast's topic in Legal

    There is no "LNC" credential per se. There is only one certification for legal nurse consulting, and that's the LNCC via AALNC (http://www.aalnc.org/page/LNCFAQs/). Although it’s not mandatory, the...
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    An Experienced Student vs A Know-It-All: What I've Learned from Both

    Hannahbanana replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    You will meet all of these types in life, whether in school, work, riding on the bus, or at the grocery store. None of them are specific to nursing school; they are everywhere. You can find them in...
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    Kicked out of Nursing program

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

    Yep, that’s what I said. A fellow student may not have shared all the unflattering details, may have been oblivious to repeated corrections, or may have just hit the faculty’s or facility’s...
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    Bad Clinical Experience Today

    Hannahbanana replied to j0622's topic in General Students

    For my money, nursing is doing things for a patient until s/he can do them for her/himself. (Extra points if you recognize the origin of that definition). It’s a service profession. That doesn’t...
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    What My Denial Letter Taught Me about Myself

    Hannahbanana replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

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    What My Denial Letter Taught Me about Myself

    Hannahbanana replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    Ah, you misunderstand me. My bad if I wasn't clear enough. It is literally true what I said about the interenet and its seductiveness. You may use it as you see fit, of course. My experience with...
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    case study

    Hannahbanana replied to micheleles32's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, pulse ox meters are fine, so long as when they use them they realize that it's only a small part of the assessment, and they have a clear understanding of the very real difference between SpO2...
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    What My Denial Letter Taught Me about Myself

    Hannahbanana replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    I used to have students like you. I used to tell them that if they put half the effort into studying as they did extracurriculars, they'd probably feel (and do) better. Consider this if you find...
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    Anyone regret leaving the clinic for remote job?

    Hannahbanana replied to PirateNurse06's topic in Case Management

    Check the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners at www.aanlcp.org for information. Feel free to PM me if you need
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    VA called my references what's next?

    Hannahbanana replied to RafaCordero's topic in General Nursing

    Josh, as a reminder, it’s not a good idea to have your real name and photo here. You never know who might access it or for what reason. Go to your profile and change them both stat, or ask the...
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    Frozen on the First Day of Clinicals

    Hannahbanana replied to kdstarwrites's topic in General Students

    Posted this a long time ago. This will help. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/who-knew-my-754941.html Who forgets the first day of clinical? Even if you've been a CNA or a...
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    Help! I failed nursing school.. What should I do?

    Hannahbanana replied to Rheab35's topic in General Students

    Sigh. It is true that nursing education is different from many others. Most importantly, it requires that you retain material from previous classes and be able to apply it at increasing levels of...
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    Nursing: Virtual Simulation vs Real Life Clinical, which is better?

    Hannahbanana replied to Julie's topic in General Nursing

    There are great advantages to sims, not the least of which being you can’t really do them any actual, permanent injury. Great for very nervous newbies who have never seen or touched a naked...
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    Hannahbanana replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I remember that time vividly. It was hard; some very respected long term posters were disappeared or left on their own, due to hypersensitivity and what looked like panic, and a trigger-finger in the...
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    I need help. Do I need a new job?

    Hannahbanana replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I had a charge nurse once in an ICU who was intimidated by how competent her staff were and made up for it with petty crap, just like that. One time she announced she was going to inspect all our...