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No. 30
from caliotter3
Old Oct 25, 2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by suanna View Post
I'm convinced that the recruiters for LPN schools have a special place in predition for thier eternal black souls. In todays market RN with BSN new grads are having trouble finding full time jobs. LPNs new grads- forget about it. Sorry to hear you were taken for a ride. I'm not putting down anyone who is a practicing LPN and feels satisfied with thier choice- good for you!. The options for a new LPN in the current market and the near future are slim and none. They should have made that clear before you started school- but how would they ever get tuitions paid if they were honest?! You might look into a local community col to see if any of your training could carry over into an RN education. ADN or BSN, there are schools that offer LPN to RN programs. It would put your student loans on hold until you graduated with your RN, and you would be no worse off week to week than you are now. Without a doubt, you would have a bigger overall loan debt when you got out of RN training, but you would be more likely to find a job!
You have hit the nail on the head. The only healthcare trained people who have a harder time finding employment are newly trained medical assistants.
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No. 31
Old Oct 25, 2009, 08:42 AM

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I know the feeling. It took me months to find an LPN job after graduating. I got my LPN license in 2007, and found out I was pregnant right after getting my license. I had to stay home with the baby, and that delayed me looking for a job for a year. After starting to finally look for a job, it took months to get one. I recently got hired as an LPN at an urgent care clinic an hour and 20 min. from my house. I hate the job and the drive.... I'm hoping to find something closer that I like. Don't give up, you'll find something! I think it's the economy.... Good luck....
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No. 32
Old Oct 25, 2009, 10:05 PM

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Hi, I am experiencing a similar delay in finding employment. I am hoping to take a class for phlebotomy and/or ekg. An I.V. class would be great. I want to stay in the field until somebody realizes I will be a great asset as a nurse. Be sure to contact the student loan people NOW! Don't let this hurt your credit. One month will cause a blemish. They should allow you some time to begin paying. Keep your head up. I know it can be distressing and confusing but don't lose your year, time and money. I looked into working into another capacity, even in dialysys- just to get experience SOMEWHERE!
You'll be a good nurse when someone gives you a chance. Don't give up! Good luck!
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No. 33
from cynthy
Old Oct 30, 2009, 02:15 PM

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I wanted to ask the nurse who said she was an 'independent provider' how it works? Can you give us more detail on what that is all about?
THanks
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No. 34
Old Nov 07, 2009, 07:56 PM

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I'm sorry about your dilemma, something will come through for you...check out www.usajobs.gov and see what you can come up with.Keep a positive attitude, stay prayerful and don't beat up on yourself; society is more than willing to indulge you in that arena so don't add to it. Good Luck...always remember, when you educate a girl (woman), you educate a nation; when you educate a boy, you'v e only educated that individual. Your education is more valuable than you realize. Give yourself a hand for your accomplishment...
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