With this economy...Are LPN jobs easier to obtain

I think a lot of it's the economy, yes in some areas they are "phasing" LPN/LVN's, however there will always be a place for LPN's somewhere. Sub-acute and LTC's are blooming as the boomer's age and there are more and more out-patient facilities, many hire LPN's.

I also think it depends upon the area you live in too. I did a search on Indeed in several states and there are plenty of LPN jobs out there. They might not be something you would want to do, but there is still a need for us.

I'm 59 and left nursing for quite sometime and because of the economy I'm taking CE's and will attend a refresher to re-enter the work force as an LPN. At my age that will be more than enough schooling for me. I have no desire to take on more schooling to get my RN at this late date. My old timers cottage cheese brain might revolt at the thought of it and I need to keep what few marbles I have left. My prior nursing career covered Ortho, Med-Surg, ICU, ED, Peds and Family Practice Clinics, so even though I might not get the "glam" jobs now, I'll get something that will pay the bills and maybe a little left over for fun and that's certainly better than being un-employed for over a 1 1/2 years. Will it light my hair on fire - probably not, but I'll be greatful for the work and do the very best I can at what ever I end up doing, just as I was taught so many years ago in school.

According to this forum plenty of new grads and not so new grads both LPN and RN are having a hard time finding jobs where they live. If I wasn't tied to this place I'd be gone in a heartbeat off to some new adventure and job. So if anyone wants 10 acres in NE GA near Athens home of the Dawgs and several hospitals, have I gotta deal for you. If you can, consider re-locating to a job rich environment, it might not be where you'd like to live for the rest of your life, but hey take a chance-see a bit of the country. I wish all the best of luck in these hard times finding work, I know just how hard it is.

Location, Location, Location...And the fact that it seems that everyone is only looking at Hospitals. I am a brand new graduate LPN from an out of state school (Florida). I was offered a job at my first (and only) interview at a LTC for a couple of dollars more than average for the area and a $1500 sign on bonus. I am in New Mexico

I'm a LPN currently doing a job search in anticpation of graduating with my RN in Dec. LPNs were utilitzed here in the hospital, but not so much anymore. Since there are plenty of RNs to use, they will pick RNs over LPNs at this point. It will probably cycle back if the economy gets better. But LPNs are still being fully utilized in LTC other jobs.