xbananachipsx BSN, RN

xbananachipsx has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Psychiatric RN.

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1. have you been shamed about your mental health?

   xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Disabilities

   First and foremost, I am glad you’re still here and survived the accident. part of what I learned in my career is knowing when to walk away from a job that affects my mental health - whether it be stagnation or severe stress. I feel li...

2. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

   xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Activism

   I listen to Just Some Podcast - a nursing podcast about healthcare issues around the world. Their most recent podcast is related to the state BoNs and the legal crap we are subjected to: Stay tuned.

3. How do I ask for multiple recommendation letters?

   xbananachipsx replied to A980's topic in Career Support

   this is how I ask for letters of rec: I would start by thanking them for being amazing mentors. Then ask if they’d be willing to write a letter of recommendation. Definitely state which hospitals you’ll be applying to and for what specialty/unit...

4. Corrections Nurse vs Psychiatric Nurse?

   xbananachipsx replied to MercyMia's topic in Career Support

   I’ve had the opportunity of working in correctional health and acute psych. I personally love psych nursing as I felt I have the flexibility to use my nursing practice/therapeutic communication to provide the care clients deserve. I have more op...

5. DOJ finds nursing board discriminates against nurses with Opiod Use Disorder

   xbananachipsx replied to Wizard 1's topic in Recovery

   About time a nursing board changes their ways. All this talk about acknowledging nurses and their mental health... we're starting to see some light now. I honestly put in a complaint with the CA DOJ about CA BRN and how they process complaint...

6. Alternative to Discipline Program Violation

   xbananachipsx replied to kerrbearrnurse's topic in Recovery

   since my bs with the board, I make sure there's a paper trail. e-mails, copies of paperwork sent to and from the board... would also advise legal counsel.

7. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

   xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Activism

   apologies I was going keyboard warrior. I've been so frustrated with everything in my nursing life that I was at my wit's end. it took a lot of angry e-mails and a few phone calls to finally get a hold of someone. I'm considering going publ...

8. have you been shamed about your mental health?

   xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Disabilities

   thanks to everyone who's responded so far. ANA has been posting article after article about nurses and their mental health. After much back and forth on how to really get the benefit out of my membership... I'm considering talking to the ANA on...

9. have you been shamed about your mental health?

   xbananachipsx posted a topic in Disabilities

   right after nursing school I was clinically diagnosed with GAD, MDD and then BD, type 2. Sometimes I wish I could be forthcoming about it... educate colleagues about it. Or sometimes I wish I didn't overshare. I've been stuck with these feelin...

10. Leaving nursing

    xbananachipsx replied to Peachykay's topic in Recovery

    I can only imagine the board doesn't budge when it comes to fees. I'm not in a program but my situation with the board was a nightmare. my boss was scared that it was going to make me leave the profession altogether. OP it sounds like you're ...

11. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in Activism

    I sent the ANA - California chapter an e-mail about my story, my experience of workplace violence. Initially I was requesting if any change could be done to my probation. They gave me a generic response and while I knew it was expected, I was honestl...

12. They Changed My Resignation To Being Fired

    xbananachipsx replied to Aggie610's topic in Professionalism

    Nurse Beth had a post about it: I'm due for renewing my CA RN license at the end of the year, so I can't quite recall the jargon. My NP relative stated every time she renews her license she has to report that she had disciplinary action ...

13. How does random testing work if you are working?

    xbananachipsx replied to PLG1988's topic in Recovery

    based on a case my therapist is working on, they make sure you can go to a lab within their business hours, and there's that chance that it'll be an inconvenience to you. I think she also mentioned that they give you a certain window to get tested.

14. Advice on contacting previous manager

    xbananachipsx replied to Rhys654's topic in Recovery

    never hurts to apologize not enough people apologize or express gratitude for anything nowadays. regardless of the other person's response, you'll know you went in with good intentions and that's all that matters.

15. They Changed My Resignation To Being Fired

    xbananachipsx replied to Aggie610's topic in Professionalism

    Keep a paper trail of when you submitted your letter of resignation to when they notified you of getting fired. depending on your governing BON - either the employer or you have to report that you got fired. seek legal advice - if you have nursing...