xbananachipsx

xbananachipsx BSN, RN

Psychiatric RN

Have faith and empathy.

Member

  • Content

    77

  • Visitors

    2,197

  • Followers

    1

  • Likes

    27

All Content by xbananachipsx

  1. How is this possible and even legally okay?!

    xbananachipsx replied to Floridababe's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You know I'm actually not sure if NSO/nursing liability insurance will cover cases prior to when your insurance becomes effective - I would reach out and ask. It's still helpful to have it moving...

  2. New ICU nurse, feeling depressed

    xbananachipsx replied to nicegreen99's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked in critical care, but you're definitely experiencing burnout/compassion fatigue. I commend and appreciate you so much for being at the forefront caring for the thousands of people...

  3. How is this possible and even legally okay?!

    xbananachipsx replied to Floridababe's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you haven't applied, get liability insurance - NSO is the go to. I personally don't know any other liability insurances. It covers up to $200/hr. Won't get reimbursed until after the case has been...

  4. BSN - in recovery

    xbananachipsx replied to Samanthaaaaa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it's something you're passionate about - don't give up. I don't want to go into too much detail about my situation online, but I'm more than happy to answer any questions that you have via...

  5. I survived the Board of Nursing

    xbananachipsx replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm happy to share my thoughts and experiences and possibly be a pen pal. feel free to email me at

  6. Anyone get board discipline lowered or dismissed?

    xbananachipsx replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm happy to share my story with you - feel free to e-mail me [email protected] I lawyered up and we attempted to get a letter of reprimand but they wouldn't budge and we had to take the...

  7. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

    xbananachipsx replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you want to look into this again, I'm happy to support you. e-mail me at

  8. NP Supervision in CA in Psych

    xbananachipsx replied to Seize-the-Day's topic in Advanced Practice

    Can you reach out to your school for a list of doctors/organizations to reach out

  9. California BRN investigation notification

    xbananachipsx replied to PLG1988's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally get it. Honestly looking at the forums has helped me navigate the system. Allnurses seems more informative that reddit imo. We don't see much people talking about it because of the guilt...

  10. How long for BON?

    xbananachipsx replied to Random123123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    mine was - suffering from depression and anxiety? okay employer will just let you suffer and report you to the

  11. California BRN investigation notification

    xbananachipsx replied to PLG1988's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't tell you how many times I would sit with severe anxiety about this whole case. For a while I was doing okay because I tried to let it not get the best of me... just taking it day by day - but...

  12. How long for BON?

    xbananachipsx replied to Random123123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's really suspicious. I would honestly follow-up. Sooner you deal with it the sooner you'll get the closure you deserve. Peace of mind. Solace. I'm in CA BRN and they were soooo punitive with...

  13. BRN Ordered Probation

    xbananachipsx replied to djpioneer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey you're reaching out and that's good - probation monitors can be really vague and hard to contact - as that's what I'm dealing with right now. I would suggest nurse.com and see what courses they...

  14. California BRN investigation notification

    xbananachipsx replied to PLG1988's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone, I'll share my time as mine happened right at the beginning of the pandemic. 10/19-1/20 I worked in a very toxic work environment. I left the job at the end of 1/20 and...

  15. California Nurses

    xbananachipsx replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It says as part of my stipulation agreement that I have to take CEUs but it doesn't state exactly what specific topics I need to take. I'll talk to my probation monitor about it (whenever they get...

  16. What has CA RN probation terms 1-19 been like for you?

    xbananachipsx replied to Cieritaqt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I chose not to go to a hearing - my lawyer advised that I not go to one as that will be on my permanent record - more permanent than BreeZe in a sense. I've been having a lot of difficulty geting...

  17. What has CA RN probation terms 1-19 been like for you?

    xbananachipsx replied to Cieritaqt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just got the paperwork from my lawyer that I'll be put on probation. Standard 3 years with the opportunity to petition for a decreased probationary period after 6 months. I haven't gotten my...

  18. Lucile Packard New Grad RN Nurse Residency 2015

    xbananachipsx replied to MsMarie's topic in California Nursing

    hey guys, would anyone be willing to share any pointers on the application process? Gonna apply before the 10/12 deadline and any help would be greatly appreciated.

  19. Failed final semester. Advice?

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in General Students

    So I'm in my final semester of nursing school and I failed clinical because I was deemed unsafe. I won't deny the reason as I passed meds in a peds med surg unit without a nurse. Doesn't matter what...

  20. Failed final semester. Advice?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    I didn't mean it like that.... I think it's just the stress of this situation that's screwing with my mind. I passed HESI... I can understand the nursing process... It's just this huge disconnect I...

  21. Failed final semester. Advice?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    If you don't mind me asking, what do you mean by "think[ing] like a nurse?" I just need help in setting that mindset... I felt like a freshman when I was on the u it and here I am as a senior nursing...

  22. Failed final semester. Advice?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    Thank you. there are other factors which I won't get into too much detail. I have come up w a a plan. And you know it's probably for the best because I didn't feel confident in my nursing practice and...

  23. Failed final semester. Advice?

    xbananachipsx replied to xbananachipsx's topic in General Students

    I've worked with kids my entire life. Babysitting, tutoring, etc. my my anxiety was more because I felt the pressure to find a job.... I really had cold feet in a sense. Like graduating is a real...

  24. Is this a Scam?

    xbananachipsx replied to nursing student 1's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I didn't pass the first time but I was damn close (840). For the first exit exam, I didn't do much prep because it doesn't count at my university. I just went into the exam extremely calm. For the...

  25. CA student nurse scope of practice

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I'm a nursing student in the bay area and I just wanted feedback on something I would like to do at my workplace. I work at a non-profit organization that provide lunch, after-school, and...