moomin LPN

moomin has 5 years experience as a LPN and specializes in LVN.

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1. School Nurse/Vaccines

   moomin posted a topic in School

   Hello, Can anyone tell me if a school nurse (LVN) has to give vaccines to the students? Ever since the covid vaccine came out, my whole view on vaccines changed. After doing research, I am against the covid vaccine and now other vaccines as well...

2. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   moomin replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   It is sad how greedy the healthcare field is. I am trying to plan my exit from it, and also thought about applying at Costco. I am trying to figure out where else I can work that will pay my bills and make me happy at the same time. Where are you wor...

3. Assisted Living vs Nursing Home

   moomin posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello, Can anyone tell me what it is like working assisted living vs skilled nursing facility as an LVN? I have been at a SNF for 7 months and am sick of it. The expectations are very unrealistic and I am always stressed out and feel depressed b...

4. What does a LVN Case Manager do?

   moomin posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, Would anyone be willing to share their knowledge about what a LVN Case Manager does? I really want to get out of a skilled nursing facility and would like to consider being a Case Manager. Thank you!

5. Hospice LVN vs RN

   moomin posted a topic in Hospice

   Hello, I am a LVN thinking about entering hospice. Would anyone be able to help me out and let me know what a LVN hospice nurse does vs an RN hospice nurse? Also, would you consider hospice nursing less stressful than working at a LTC facility? ...

6. Is being a Hospice LVN less stressful than LTC?

   moomin posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi, I am considering home health or hospice nursing. I have been working LTC for 6 months and feel like the stress is just too much to handle some times. The stress is starting to drain my soul. Before every shift I get anxiety about the thought...

7. Is Home Health Stable Work?

   moomin posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi, I am considering entering HH after working in a high stress LTC job and feeling burnt out. Before I go into HH I was wondering if the hours are stable? Does home health provide a stable enough income? I really want out of the long term care ...

8. Home Health Schedule

   moomin posted a topic in Home Health

   Hello, I am curious about home health scheduling. Are you required to be on call all the time? Or can you set your schedule in advance for the week? I am really interested in entering HH but don't want to always be on call. I heard the schedulin...

9. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

   moomin replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in COVID

   I feel exactly the same way as you about taking this vaccine. I realllllly don't want to take it either. I work at a nursing home that is currently going through an outbreak and I have this nagging feeling that my employer will make it mandatory in o...

10. Least Stressful LVN Jobs?

    moomin posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello, I was wondering what are the least stressful LVN jobs? Also, what would it be like as an LVN working in a clinic? I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you!

11. Home Health LVN vs RN

    moomin posted a topic in Home Health

    I am curious about Home Health. I am a new LVN with 3.5 months experience. How much experience is recommended before entering HH? What does a HH LVN do vs. a HH RN? Is home health nursing less stressful than working in a skilled nursing facility?

12. I quit my first nursing job after 2 weeks

    moomin replied to moomin's topic in General Nursing

    You have not ruined your reputation. You did the right thing by getting out. It sounded like a toxic and dangerous environment. I would have quit too. You can leave that job off of your resume if you want. I left the one I quit off of my resume and h...

13. LVN wanting to work with Developmental Disabilities

    moomin posted a topic in Disabilities

    Hello, I have been a LVN for 3 months working in a SNF. I feel called to working with people with developmental disabilities but I am having a hard time finding out where to apply or where to even look for places that offer a position in this. Any ad...

14. How to get into developmental disability nursing?

    moomin replied to KDalmostRN's topic in Disabilities

    I would also love to find a career working with developmental disabilities. Did you end up finding a job in this specialty? If so, how did you find it? If you don't mind me asking. Thank you

15. Hypertension and Hypotension

    moomin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse working at a SNF. I was wondering what other nurses do first if a resident has high BP or a resident has low BP?