[Caring4You]

I am curious to know the areas that LPNs are able to work in. Many people tell me that it is best to start in a Med/Surg floor and then "move up". Is it really necessary to work there first? I will still be going to school to get my RN, BSN so where is a good place to start?

Thanks!

Future Loving Nurse! JOy and Happiness to All!

[Marie_LPN]

Some places want some kind of med-surg expeience.

I didn't start med-surg, i went in the OR right after graduation.

A good place to start would be an area that interests you.

[minnielynn]

Originally Posted by Caring4You

I am curious to know the areas that LPNs are able to work in. Many people tell me that it is best to start in a Med/Surg floor and then "move up". Is it really necessary to work there first? I will still be going to school to get my RN, BSN so where is a good place to start?

Thanks!

Future Loving Nurse! JOy and Happiness to All!

I was told by a Nurse Supervisor that it is best to work at Med/Surg especially if it's busy, because you are exposed to different situations that can enhance your knowledge, which makes sense to me, the more you know, the further you go.

[kandy826]

Hi, I just registered as a new member. I am Kandy826, I live in Delaware and it is difficult to get a call from a hospital with my LPN license. Is this normal and how do I get into the hospital for experience versus a nursing home?

[TheCommuter]

Originally Posted by kandy826

Hi, I just registered as a new member. I am Kandy826, I live in Delaware and it is difficult to get a call from a hospital with my LPN license. Is this normal and how do I get into the hospital for experience versus a nursing home?

Some, but not all, hospitals are phasing LPNs out of certain units, so perhaps that may be where your difficulties lie. Go online and check hospital websites to see if they're hiring LVNs.

And welcome to these forums!

[TheCommuter]

Originally Posted by Caring4You

I am curious to know the areas that LPNs are able to work in. Many people tell me that it is best to start in a Med/Surg floor and then "move up". Is it really necessary to work there first? I will still be going to school to get my RN, BSN so where is a good place to start?

Most of your instructors probably told you to obtain working experience on a Med/Surg unit in the hospital, which will supposedly make you more marketable. However, if you're not interested in Med/Surg, you won't be happy on a Med/Surg unit at the hospital. It is best to start in an area that piques your interest. Good luck to you!

[nrcnurse]

I am a new LPN and am working on a cardiac-surgical floor at a 500+ bed level 2 trauma center. I feel SO fortunate. I would have worked ANYWHERE, but was called specifically for this position. I'm sure it depends on the facility, but new LPNs can work anywhere that someone is willing to train them to work.

[roseynurse345]

I work in outpatient dialysis, which is something different

[juvynurse]

I work in corrections. At a juvenile facility. We only have LPN's here. Our only RN is our supervisor. There are five of us if we are fully staffed.

[enapana2003]

Originally Posted by nrcnurse

I am a new LPN and am working on a cardiac-surgical floor at a 500+ bed level 2 trauma center. I feel SO fortunate. I would have worked ANYWHERE, but was called specifically for this position. I'm sure it depends on the facility, but new LPNs can work anywhere that someone is willing to train them to work.

Hi....nice to hear from you, Im just wondering how much is the average pay per hour...thanks