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Please realize that as a LPN you will most likely work in LTC or home care. (or possibly in a doctors office, but you will make medical assistant wages). Don't be like my LPN classmates who did no research and thought they'd be working in an ICU that hasn't hired LPNs in over 20 years....
Agreed with Brandon 100% You won't be getting a hospital job especially an ICU position as an LPN. A peds job in general is hard to get as an RN.
And side note, you think someone in their 30's is "old"!!? I encourage you to do the LPN program where you'll do your clinical in an LTC and learn the definition of old!
I was 39 when I completed my LPN training. If it's what you want to do, go for it! In a year, you will still be one year older. The question is, do you want to be a year older or do you want to be a year older AND be an LPN?
That said, I do agree with what others have said. Do you research. Many, many hospitals do not hire LPNs. Unfortunate for us LPNs, but true.
neuron
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Hi,
I have been thinking about getting an LPN license. For service, I started volunteering at Children's Hospital and I really felt that I wanted to help either critically ill children or physically challenged children. I am older, mid 30's, and am good with children. Any thoughts about an older LPN. I wanted to work nights as an LPN to get an RN. The LPN program starts in November.
Thank you.