Nurses LPN/LVN
Published Sep 29, 2011
andreasmom02
372 Posts
I am an LPN who has been out of work the past several years, to be a stay at home mom. I am trying to get back in to nursing soon, but am not sure what is the best area to apply in. After getting my license in '08, I barely worked at all, before quitting to stay home with my kids. So I am basically an entry level LPN. I have a friend who is a receptionist at a local dermatology office, and said she may be able to help get me a job there part time. I am wondering if a dermatology office is a good place to start out as an entry level LPN? Do most dermatology offices train on the job?
LVN2RNMom, ASN, BSN, LVN
386 Posts
It would all depend on the Dr. I would hope your friend would explain to him/her or the Office Manager your situation. I am assuming you've had an interview, so they should know where you stand. Just be upfront & honest with them. Most Dr's offices train you to their standards anyways, so you shouldn't have a problem. I think it's a good 1st nursing job.
shortscrubbs108
67 Posts
I have floated in our clinic to derm and it was pretty straight forward. Any specialty you go into will need to do OJT as everyone does it a little differently. I love working in an office. Good luck!
Thanks for your replies.... I still have to submit my application & resume, but plan to be honest & up front immediately. My friend said I had a good chance of getting the job. I'm getting kinda excited about it!
Jan Simmons
4 Posts
You should definitely be excited about it as I've had a friend in a similar sitiuation and it totally worked out for her. As 1pinknurse said, they trained her to their standards, etc.
Good luck, although it sounds you have a really good chance already!
-Jan