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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    Capstone on a Transplant Unit

    Hannahbanana replied to emma8989's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a nursing school capstone, so besides becoming familiar c the medical and pharmacological aspects of care, do some good reading on the nursing and psychosocial aspects of being a transplant...
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    Anatomy tips

    Hannahbanana replied to Jennydeol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You’re going to think I’m kidding, but get this real adult book. You’ll ace your course. https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Coloring-Book-Wynn-Kapit/dp/0321832019/ref=nodl_ There is also a...
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    Alone in the PACU

    Hannahbanana replied to Statdotcom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would be surprised if the state agency for licensing them doesn’t have standards that mirror the one already quoted. Might want to make an anonymous call to them and
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    Does the shot mess with your DNA?

    Hannahbanana replied to Floor_Nurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yeah, you tell that to your surgeon before he starts surgery. And anesthesia, scrub techs, and circulating RNs. No masks for a couple of hours, no problem. (I know Grumpy didn’t list this originally...
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    Interpreting New Director Behavior/Personality

    Hannahbanana replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. ::singing the tune from The Sound of Music as the family are slipping away from the Nazis:: ”So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodnight...Adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu and yieu......
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    Parental Consent via Telephone in California

    Hannahbanana replied to Alicia Claire's topic in General Nursing

    Then that’s the policy for the mass vax site and it should be in writing somewhere. That’s your
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    Parental Consent via Telephone in California

    Hannahbanana replied to Alicia Claire's topic in General Nursing

    The place to ask is in your facility policy and procedures book or their risk management department. Don’t rely on anything else for this important
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    Apply to Jobs while waiting for Endorsement or Wait?

    Hannahbanana replied to Genesis_BSN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Applications are usually acted on based on date. It is perfectly acceptable to apply pending getting your license by reciprocity/endorsement. They can check to see that your current license is valid...
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    Back pain levoscoliosis.

    Hannahbanana replied to Nursinggirl747's topic in General Nursing

    Go to a good PT with experience in spine issues. Not all PTs are the same— some do kids, or sports injuries, or strokes; you want a spine expert. At very least, if there’s a limited choice of...
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    Are nurses required to read preop H&P

    Hannahbanana replied to Twm2021's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not going to quote the entire original post here, but there are issues that you might not have appreciated, some of which might not directly answer your question. I have reviewed many such...
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    Bad Clinical Experience Today

    Hannahbanana replied to j0622's topic in General Students

    He didn't say that he was asked to access the port. He was asked to insert a peripheral IV. Not initially clear on original reading, but I take your point. The existence of the...
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    Doctor Trying To Blame Blunder On Me

    Hannahbanana replied to nurselambda's topic in General Nursing

    Well, our guys loved stickers, LOL. As to the OP, this anesthesiologist is dangerous. Report your very valid concerns in writing to your manager and ask her to follow up c her chain of...
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    Non Clinical Positions For New Grads

    Hannahbanana replied to Prosper2018's topic in General Nursing

    As a clarification, informatics would require additional expertise in computer systems, specifically ones used in clinical settings, so somebody with zero clinical experience would be at a...
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    State Nursing Registry

    Hannahbanana replied to bbqabq's topic in General Nursing

    Our state gives just license number and current or not. No personal info, e.g. address. I have licenses in several states around the country for work, though, and they are all the same. Pardon...
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    Nurse Residency Program

    Hannahbanana replied to coffeenurse24's topic in General Nursing

    MA native and grad here. Went to Phoenix, then San Francisco, then the Pacific Northwest. I’m here to tell you, consider Seattle. Washington state was among the first in the nation to mandate...
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    Interpreting New Director Behavior/Personality

    Hannahbanana replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    No matter the specifics on exact dollar amounts, everyone can agree that orienting new staff takes money. Constant churn makes for ineffective team building, too, which can also lead to errors and...
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    Feeling off about job

    Hannahbanana replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    An excellent rationale for the med room to be behind a closed door with a shade on the window or otherwise out of easy public view. Management should see the wisdom of this from a risk management...
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    Why am I asked to fix things that are NOT my job?

    Hannahbanana replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I did try that. They just flat out didn't bother to fill the order and I was the one with the patient clutching my lapels. In retrospect, I should have just filled out an incident reports for the...
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    Interpreting New Director Behavior/Personality

    Hannahbanana replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder who’s breathing down her neck? And who’s breathing down theirs? Three managers in two years has to mean there are problems at multiple levels— don’t think you’re at the only one. I...
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    Anxiety over Patient Care

    Hannahbanana replied to nursingcutie's topic in General Nursing

    If she was awake and alert, why not just push oral fluids of choice? 500cc is just a bit over two cups (480cc). Would you have been concerned if she was thirsty and drank that
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    Overwhelmed in Preceptorship

    Hannahbanana replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Students

    We have all been there, even your preceptor. Try some of these: "When you were new in ICU, how did it feel?" "How did you learn to organize your time and make it all fall together?"...
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    Nurse Manager Salary in niche specialty?

    Hannahbanana replied to Btc8's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to ask her this question. If it's your first management-type job, you might not know the ins and outs of salary negotiations; she knows that. Ask her what she thinks is fair for you...
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    Transferring Early

    Hannahbanana replied to NurseShamshey's topic in General Nursing

    Well-said. She will probably be sorry to leave someone as put-together as you sound, but that's life in hospital management. And if it's a hard no, then hey.... there will be times in your...
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    Going back to work after Maternity Leave

    Hannahbanana replied to PsychedNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    The baby will be happier if she has a happier mother. She'll always know who you are, no worries on that. If you're breastfeeding, make sure to pump on your breaks at about the same time you are...
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    Feeling off about job

    Hannahbanana replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    I saw an article once about a unit that instituted a policy that anybody at the med cart (or counting) wore a red vest while handing meds. Anyone wearing it was not to be disturbed or interrupted...