siouxsieyq BSN, LPN, RN

siouxsieyq has 17 years experience as a BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in LTC, short term rehab, hospice, MDS.

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1. LVN to RN

   siouxsieyq replied to siouxsieyq's topic in Criminal

   I wanted to update that I submitted my application with my classmates the beginning of March, along with all the required documentation regarding my arrest, dismissed charges, letters of explanation and reference letters. The school submitted our tr...

2. LVN to RN

   siouxsieyq replied to siouxsieyq's topic in Criminal

   Thank you. In California, the BVNPT oversees LVN licensure and the BRN oversees RN licensure. Two separate boards unfortunately. I am 99% sure everything will be ok. But that 1% is giving me major anxiety

3. LVN to RN

   siouxsieyq posted a topic in Criminal

   In 1999 at the age of 19 I had a possession charge that was dismissed after diversion. In 2006 I applied for LVN licensure. I disclosed, sent copies of proof of dismissed charge and letters of recommendation from the program director. I was issued ...

4. Ca nclex success story brn

   siouxsieyq replied to mickeylovesyou's topic in Criminal

   Were you an LVN prior to the charge? I'm getting myself all anxious. I had a dismissed charge from 1999 when I was 19 years old. I disclosed to the Ca LVN board when I applied for licensing in 2006 and was issued a license with no restrictions. I ...

5. Wound tx's

   siouxsieyq replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

   Very sad that the Hospice wont pursue treatment... The goal for this pt's wound should be to maintain and/or improve the wound WNL for the patient's disease process, and while I can understand treating in a non invasive manner for a hospice patient, ...

6. Wound tx's

   siouxsieyq replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work for a hospice, and my organization does debridement (sp?) when needed. With out seeing the wound its difficult, but sounds like Santyl, a mild enzymatic debrider, may be appropriate. I would also ask the MD to consider a PO ATB if the family ...

7. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

   siouxsieyq replied to sharann's topic in Humor

   I travel to different SNFs and RCFEs seeing hospice patients. At the company I work for, we work as an RNCM and LVN team. My RN and I often see our patients together so we can assist each other with turning/ repositioning, wound care, etc. We were...

8. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

   siouxsieyq replied to Moogie's topic in Humor

   Im in Hospice care and the ex (and there are a lot of reasons why he is an ex) said to me one time after a particularly grueling day... "your job cant be that hard, I mean you cant mess up because they all die anyways right?"

9. Funny things that pts say

   siouxsieyq replied to jRN4now's topic in Humor

   lol... I had a (very confused dementia) patient on shift yelling for me to "rub lotion on my penis, Rub it, rub it good" I told him I would put the lotion in his hands and he could rub it all he wants. He responded with it was my job to do it and i...

10. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

    siouxsieyq replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice

    No it is not ok to tape an alcohol pad to the skin tear on the little ladies forearm and call it a dressing. SNF's, please don't order CBC's, CMP's Chest Xrays etc on my actively dying patient who is mottled from her toes to her knees just because he...

11. diabetes protocol for LTC facilities

    siouxsieyq replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Geriatric

    The LTC I work at has protocols in place... Call MD if BS x, routine insulin has parameters to hold if BS below a pre set amount and all Diabetics get an HS snack... The orders are all obtained at admission, a little more work in the beginning but a...

12. From the mouths of non-nurses

    siouxsieyq replied to mattcastens's topic in Humor

    I was a lil bit tearful after the birth of my second baby. I was young, now had two kids under age 3, and the baby had been readmitted for bili light therapy the day after we were discharged home... My husband went to my work to pick up my check and...

13. Hospice charting (Neg- Charting) ?

    siouxsieyq replied to Joebrown's topic in Hospice

    Our PCM reminds us to chart to the Hospice or billable Dx. If a patient is on service for COPD or Lung Ca, make sure to include doccumentation showing any decline (increasing SOB, more frequent use of O2 or PRN neb Tx to manage Sx., etc) in that are...

14. Tech saying they are a nurse

    siouxsieyq replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to fathom that an LTC or SNF could run in any state without RN's or LVN's. Makes me wonder if this isn't an RCFE (residential care facility for the elderly). In California at least, they are licensed by the department of social services, not ...

15. Young Hospice Nurses

    siouxsieyq replied to DarkHairedStudentCCC's topic in Hospice

    I'd say I'm fairly young (28) and have been working as an LVN for the local non profit hospice for 8 months now. I absolutely love what I do. I am one of the, if not the youngest licensed nurses working for the outpatient team. Yes, many of the nu...