xbananachipsx

xbananachipsx BSN, RN

Psychiatric RN

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  1. Life After Probation: How's your career been?

    xbananachipsx replied to Kmnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    it ain't over til the fat lady sings. if you have liability insurance now is a good time to use it and lawyer up. keep working and keep fighting. feel free to e-mail me. I just finished my...

  2. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  3. RN looking into public health with MPH

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone - I've been combing through any posts about RNs with MPHs with little success in getting the answers I'm looking for. Maybe a fresh post will help! Question: Are there any RNs with an...

  4. have you been shamed about your mental health?

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in Nurse 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...

  5. have you been shamed about your mental health?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Nurse 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...

  6. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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:...

  7. How do I ask for multiple recommendation letters?

    xbananachipsx replied to A980's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  8. Corrections Nurse vs Psychiatric Nurse?

    xbananachipsx replied to MercyMia's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

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

    xbananachipsx replied to Wizard 1's topic in Nurses 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...

  10. Alternative to Discipline Program Violation

    xbananachipsx replied to kerrbearrnurse's topic in Nurses 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

  11. ANA representation & Workplace Violence

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  12. have you been shamed about your mental health?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in Nurse 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...

  13. Leaving nursing

    xbananachipsx replied to Peachykay's topic in Nurses 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...

  14. They Changed My Resignation To Being Fired

    xbananachipsx replied to Aggie610's topic in Nursing 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...

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

    xbananachipsx replied to PLG1988's topic in Nurses 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...

  16. Advice on contacting previous manager

    xbananachipsx replied to Rhys654's topic in Nurses 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...

  17. They Changed My Resignation To Being Fired

    xbananachipsx replied to Aggie610's topic in Nursing 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...

  18. How to quit a job I've had for under a year...

    xbananachipsx replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    hit the nail on that one. I'm still trying to figure out how I became to be ngl. I'm at a better places after years of trauma. I always thought I was strong but then graduating from nursing school...

  19. Has anyone had bunion surgery?

    xbananachipsx replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ooo thank you for sharing. I've noticed the pain in both bunions slowly getting worse.... not looking forward to the surgery when the time comes

  20. Two-Headed Snake Bully Nurse

    xbananachipsx replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Wish I learned that sooner. You have the experience. You know your ish. Whoever is pulling this ish is a coward and a prick. give them the middle finger by being the best nurse you can be,...

  21. How to quit a job I've had for under a year...

    xbananachipsx replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    I say this as I truly truly empathize with you from personal experience. If you want to hang onto your job and look at the same time, I would advise going on a medical leave of absence. If you...

  22. Life After Probation: How's your career been?

    xbananachipsx replied to Kmnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I've just started probation. CA RN - seems like the go to is 3 years. Pretty much previous employer filed a complaint against me and I was put under investigation. Wasn't able to get a letter of...

  23. BSN - in recovery

    xbananachipsx replied to Samanthaaaaa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    just sent you an e-mail. hopefully it works -fingers

  24. Mental Health Challenges

    xbananachipsx replied to Brittanydub's topic in Nursing Career

    I will say I've had my fair share. I'm pretty open about it, but prefer to do it via e-mail. Happy to share via e-mail @ [email protected]. Message me if you want more info about it. I've...

  25. BSN - in recovery

    xbananachipsx replied to Samanthaaaaa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    [email protected] I like triple checked it by sending an email to one of my other accounts.... works fine. try again maybe, if not you can DM me your e-mail address if you're okay...