Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

JamiR369 · Apr 19, 2012

I'm in Central NJ and 75% of LPN positions are in long term care:bluecry1:. The rest is either in offices, home care agencies/Hospice or clinics in the hospital. I work 3 days in LTC and 2 days in an inpatient hospice unit in the hospital but not "part of the hospital".

goldenretriever8 · Apr 23, 2012

Massachusetts has the highest pay when it comes to LPN's but then again the cost of living is expensive here =/

bethinct · Apr 23, 2012

Connecticut LPN jobs are mostly in LTC. I love LTC actually. I am an LPN with four years experience currently working full time at $30.15 per hour plus medical benefits. This is in Fairfield County.

I would say at any given nursing home in Fairfield County, in LTC, the average hourly pay is $25.

However, the cost of living is very high. In a nice town, with good schools, you are looking at about 300k for a small house on a small plot of land.

mshaw23, LPN, LVN · Apr 27, 2012

Connecticut LPN jobs are mostly in LTC. I love LTC actually. I am an LPN with four years experience currently working full time at $30.15 per hour plus medical benefits. This is in Fairfield County.
I would say at any given nursing home in Fairfield County, in LTC, the average hourly pay is $25.
However, the cost of living is very high. In a nice town, with good schools, you are looking at about 300k for a small house on a small plot of land.

Connecticut seems nice honey, I'm looking to relocate from Michigan after a while, would you mind PM me the nursing home where you work? Do they offer shift dift? I rather live in an apartment or a townhome. I can't do houses unless I'm married. (wink) lol

LPNSWEETHEART · Aug 10, 2012

I live in CT..i think the job market is kinda opening up i think/.... 2010 -2011 it was pretty bad but lately it has gotten way better... the trick these days is to have a good resume..even if u do not have that much experience, make it look professional and complete..when applying u have to call and call and call..people wanna see nurses that seem that they really want to work for that particular place..mostly nursing homes i hate to say is majority of work, but i got interviewed with red cross so it depend where u r searching for jobs i guess..also employers are using online apps way more..hope this helps a little..

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NursieNurseLPN, LPN · Aug 25, 2012

Nikki- thanks for helping my situation seem a little less helpless. Im a recent grad, passed boards, and had the highest gpa in my lpn class. I have little experience but i am very motivated to find a job. Im hoping that with hard work, i can find something. I just went to my school and they helped me with a cover letter and resume so i hope it looks professional enough. Ill let you all know how the job hunt goes! Im open to any advice!!!

BrandonLPN, LPN · Aug 25, 2012

Why is everyone putting little frowny faces next to LTC? What's wrong with LTC?

mom2many2012 · Aug 25, 2012

BrandonLPN, I was wondering the same thing...

NursieNurseLPN, LPN · Aug 27, 2012

Do u know of anywhere in fairfield county where a new grad lpn would have a better chance getting hired? I prefer ltc & think its the best way for a new lpn to get the needed experience those first few years after graduation. Lol if u can take care of 30 patients, u can do anything! Any advice would truly be appreciated!!!!! Thank u ; )

MayBoo · Aug 27, 2012

Home Health Care is a good option. Very rewarding and never a dull moment. Also Hospice care, long term care. Good luck in your search

NursieNurseLPN, LPN · Aug 29, 2012

thanks for replying!! Im waiting to hear back from several home health agencies now. i'm hoping i can find something in LTC by doing walk-ins, looking professional, and talking with someone while dropping off my resume. Because other than that, everyone i've spoken with requires that precious "6mths-1yr" experience. I'm sooo anxious to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NursieNurseLPN, LPN · Aug 29, 2012

Bethinct- I wanted to say thank u for responding to my post!! I tried to PM u back but cant yet. I did want to let u know that i will definately be looking into all 3 of the places u mentioned. I am truly grateful u took the time to get back to me! Im sure as a former "new" nurse, u understand what I'm going through. : ) How did u finally get hired? Walk in and apply? Or online? Lots of luck to u in Florida!!!