xbananachipsx

xbananachipsx BSN, RN

Psychiatric RN

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  1. CA early termination of probation

    xbananachipsx replied to Tuknot55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Reach out to your probation monitor and have them follow

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

    xbananachipsx replied to Kmnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    for the first year, my modification was to have my fines reduced which I did. I requested the modification on the grounds of being the breadwinner of the family, in grad school, and living in an area...

  3. Completed California intervention program

    xbananachipsx replied to Mnltr2021's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! Now you can put this chapter behind you. I hope you have some time to heal and do some self-care by rewarding yourself for all of your hard

  4. Unknown restrictions ,not possible to find a nursing job,even non drug dispensing..

    xbananachipsx replied to Blinkyvx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you have been assigned to a probation monitor - I would reach out to them and express urgency in a polite manner due to costs: standards of living, paying off fines,

  5. help RN on probation

    xbananachipsx replied to MTS's topic in General Nursing

    Would suggest looking at organization's career website as you'll likely get redirected to that should you call or go

  6. Help!! Should I use NSO attorney to fight BON Charge

    xbananachipsx replied to Just.Blessed.RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    NSO can connect you with a list of attorneys that accept their liability insurance. For mine I had to pay out of pocket then file for reimbursement with NSO. Also noting that insurance only covers a...

  7. CA early termination of probation

    xbananachipsx replied to Tuknot55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel ya 100%. This difficult ordeal def makes me wanna be an advocate for all nurses. Am pursuing my MPH to learn how to do

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

    xbananachipsx replied to Kmnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    There is light at the end of the tunnel. I was placed on a 3-year probation sentence. You may petition for modification after 1 year, and that's mostly to have the fines reduced. After 2 years,...

  9. Transition to OR or Psych Nursing

    xbananachipsx replied to MrsKrum's topic in Nursing Career

    Not classes but I suggest working per diem at outpatient facilities to get some experience. You can also look at CEUs on de-escalation, mood disorders. Good

  10. Deeply Disappointed and Burned Out

    xbananachipsx replied to Burned Out's topic in Nursing Career

    I've had my fair share of job hopping. outpatient to inpatient to outpatient again. It's okay to keep searching what works best for you. It's okay to not work in med surg right out of nursing school....

  11. CA early termination of probation

    xbananachipsx replied to Tuknot55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Back when I was on probation, I turned in my petition for early termination back in August 2024, Since they don't do the hearings in an effort to streamline things, I was able to get my decision in...

  12. CA RN open to precepting students

    xbananachipsx posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone, I am a registered nurse in the san francisco bay area and I work for a non-profit adolescent mental health facility. I've been with my organization for over 7 years, and I've been...

  13. Disciplined RN license, cannot get travel job

    xbananachipsx replied to Michael wise's topic in General Nursing

    When you get rejected, are you given any feedback as to why? Are you also able to reach out to the HR rep and ask for any feedback if

  14. preceptor for practicum requirement

    xbananachipsx replied to Almaz's topic in General Students

    Hi I am a CA RN in the San Francisco Bay Area who specializes in community in mental health. I primarily work in adolescent mental health and have over 8 years of psych experience. If anyone...

  15. BSN Capstone

    xbananachipsx replied to upstatejj's topic in General Students

    I feel that anxiety is a subtopic of mental health - but I think you might wanna narrow down specifically what topic of anxiety - GAD? PTSD? OCD? feel free to DM me if you have any

  16. Radonda Vaught is charging $10,000 per speaking engagement.

    xbananachipsx replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the family can sue for this ..... IDK for what grounds though but it really truly is repulsive. it already sucks enough that any ding on your license is public record. I only put my stuff...

  17. help RN on probation

    xbananachipsx replied to MTS's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're going through this. I had dealt with an order of 3 years probation with the CA BRN and was able to get off of it after doing 2 years (as I petitioned for early termination)....

  18. BRN LETTER OF ACCUSATION.

    xbananachipsx replied to Nonie76's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're going through this. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I survived the CA BRN after months of emotional turmoil. Was on probation for gross negligence and incompetence. So I understand all the...

  19. Under investigation with ABON

    xbananachipsx replied to Brandy Posey's topic in General Nursing

    Only advice I can think of: 1. if you have liability insurance ie NSO, you can get partially reimbursed for fees. They have a directory of lawyers and that's how I found mine when I had to deal...

  20. Nursing School With a Misdemeanor

    xbananachipsx replied to Califuture1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would suggest reaching out to a nursing lawyer - you might be able to do a free consultation with

  21. CA Application w/ DUI Advice

    xbananachipsx replied to Marisa Johnson's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    do you have an assigned nursing counselor when you were in school? I forget what they're called but they were like guidance counselors. I would see if they can write you a letter, otherwise hound your...

  22. Probationary license

    xbananachipsx replied to MiraC95's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I wish I could give a clearcut answer but apply anywhere you can: SNF, dialysis, psych. As long as you communicate with your probation monitor and the assigned nurse educator it should be pretty...

  23. Should I stay or should I go?

    xbananachipsx replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    echoing same ideas. don't feel forced/cornered to do something you do not want to do. if it's not in your job description I wouldn't do it. your mental health, your happiness, and your license is what...

  24. DUIs and Schizophrenia Disclosure

    xbananachipsx replied to Elliebeanlovesmisterbubbles's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had to disclose my Bipolar Disorder to the CA BRN - which fricken sucked because I felt guilt and shame around it. I was thinking, "oh great now that they know, they might think I can't handle the...

  25. I survived the Board of Nursing

    xbananachipsx replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The CA BRN has some sus ways in determining the "punishment." I've seen and heard of people committing offenses far worse than mine yet they get a letter of reprimand. I ended up on probation for 3...