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Oct 18, 2006 01:02 AM

I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(


No one called me for an interview or called me at all..I dont think they hire new grads anymore..I applied everywhere where they had any opening for a LPN..I am depressed and thinking that no one will call even for an interview..


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from charmedpn
Old Oct 18, 2006, 03:33 PM

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Trying calling them back. Thats what I did. I even emailed a few places.
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Old Oct 18, 2006, 04:14 PM

Default Re: I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(
Your school doesn't offer job placement assistance? How many job applications have you completed? How many resumes have you mailed or faxed? Have you shown up to facilities in person and applied within?

I completed a California LVN program one year ago and received many job offers.
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from happylvn
Old Oct 18, 2006, 07:59 PM

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That is crazy! what part of cali are you in?
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from Miss SubQ
Old Oct 18, 2006, 08:20 PM

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It's TRUE!! They are looking for LVN's with at least 6 months experience! It sucks but i'm sure there are places out there that are really looking for people. Just keep trying.....at least thats what im doing. I applied in person and online....someone is bound to call back, right?!?!?

Miss SubQ
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Old Oct 18, 2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bala Shark
No one called me for an interview or called me at all..I dont think they hire new grads anymore..I applied everywhere where they had any opening for a LPN..I am depressed and thinking that no one will call even for an interview..
I am sorry to hear that. I have been reading your progress from student to passing the boards. Have you tried agencies?
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from GR8LVN
Old Oct 18, 2006, 10:42 PM

Default Re: I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(
It is true, most hospitals in Southern California do not hire LVN's and the registries want you to have at least 6 mo. to 1 yr. experience. But, the convalescent homes hire new LVN's and the turnover is huge. I found a home health agency that hires new grads. But this is Los Angeles County. Bala Shark, where are you? Lets talk, think I can help. I too felt desperate.

GR8LVN
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from MsLady06
Old Oct 19, 2006, 11:47 AM

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I am really shocked. Have your tried nursing homes? LPN's here (pa) in my region have employees calling them left and right..ESP IF YOUR A NEW GRAD.
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from Bala Shark
Old Oct 19, 2006, 12:01 PM

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Oh, thank you for the support...I got a phone interview from an outpatient/inpatient clinic.. And the person did not seem to want to hire me or see me in person..But at least I got the call..I guess I have to keep on trying.

Very discouraing being unemployed..I did try nursing homes and I just got a email reply that, they will file my application "ouch"
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from NaomieRN
Old Oct 19, 2006, 12:05 PM

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Maybe you should consider moving to Connecticut :-). There are plenty of jobs. My friend graduated last June already on her second jobs because so many to choose from.
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