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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...

  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...

  3. LVN wanting to work with Developmental Disabilities

    moomin posted a topic in Developmental 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...

  4. Assisted Living vs Nursing Home

    moomin posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  5. What does a LVN Case Manager do?

    moomin posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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....

  6. 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...

  7. Hospice LVN vs RN

    moomin posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

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

    moomin posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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....

  9. 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...

  10. I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    moomin replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    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...

  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...

  12. Least Stressful LVN Jobs?

    moomin posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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

  13. 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...

  14. I quit my first nursing job after 2 weeks

    moomin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent LVN graduate and got my first job at a long term care facility and ended up quitting after only 2 weeks! I quit because I didn't feel ready to be on the floor alone and I didn't feel...

  15. School Nurse as a new LVN?

    moomin posted a topic in School

    I am a new LVN currently working in a SNF for 2 months. I applied for a school nurse position but I wonder if it is better to get more experience first? The SNF I work at is very stressful. I am also...

  16. How to get into developmental disability nursing?

    moomin replied to KDalmostRN's topic in Developmental 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

  17. New LVN going part time because of stress

    moomin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 2 months in as a new LVN at a SNF and already want to either go part time or quit. I am afraid if I don't go down to 3 days a week I will have a mental breakdown or up and quit (which I can't...

  18. 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

  19. Anxious nurse.... should I leave nursing?

    moomin replied to PedsRN810's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are not alone. I have anxiety too before work and sometimes I have social anxiety too. Some days worse than others. I am trying to be patient with myself. Take deep breaths. Tell yourself you are...

  20. New grad......did I make a mistake?

    moomin replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I am pretty much in the same boat as you. I am a new nurse working at a SNF and didn't get much training either. I am having bad anxiety lately about it. I have already quit one...

  21. Home health vs facility

    moomin replied to Kookiemonster17's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that way a lot. I am a new nurse and I am curious about home health. I would way rather have 1-6 patients vs 25 patients. I heard it is good to get experience before going into home health but...

  22. Not what I expected so far.

    moomin posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am 2 months into nursing as a new LVN at a SNF and feeling pretty depressed lately about my career choice. I don't feel like I'm really making a difference in the patients' lives. I feel constantly...

  23. Wondering if I can do this.

    moomin replied to Jazzythefuturenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel the same way. I am a new LPN at LTC too and I feel so overwhelmed and discouraged most days. I find taking notes to be helpful so I can look back to them when something happens. I take forever...

  24. New Nurse Struggling and Stressed

    moomin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 7 days into my orientation at a nursing home and I am already questioning if this field was the right choice I made. School doesn't compare to the real thing and they don't prepare you for what...

  25. New Nurse Struggling and Stressed

    moomin replied to moomin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the advice. I ended up leaving the position because I was thrown out onto the floor alone before my orientation was even finished. They did not even give me a heads up and not only...