New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

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I am applying to the LPN program for Spring 2010. I was originally in the RN program, however failed my summer class by one point. :banghead:

Anyway. I was wondering has any of the new LPN graduates found full time jobs? There are always job postings for RN openings, but never an LPN. Unless it's a nursing home or an agency.

Am I just wasting my time? Should I just work for a year and reapply to the RN program for next summer and possibly graduate Spring 2011? Or should I stay on course and graduate as a LPN Summer 2010?

Specializes in Palliative care Clinician.

It took me 7months to get a job in LTC after passing my board it was frustrating but did not give up. I never stop going out and was very close to my computer. Its not easy but we will not give up

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Specializes in LTC.

What area are you all looking? When I was looking, all the LTC facilities in Burlington that I applied to called me back.

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Specializes in LTC, HH, and Case Mangement.

I am looking in Dayton, Oh and all areas around.

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OMG, I'm scared as hell. I have just been hired to do some nursing with the heavy machinery Vent,s Trachs, Suctioning, and cathing. I'm new and Just got my license. What a heavy burden I feel to make sure my job is done right. I'm but just an LPN. I'm honored to start. I'm very nervous to test my abilities.

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Specializes in LTC, HH, and Case Mangement.

I just got two job offers and took them both. I have been without a job since Christmas. I have never worked two jobs at the same time in my life, but at this point i need the money and want the exp as well. One is for an agency and the other is a facility PRN. The PRN pays very well, I just couldn't turn it down. I am hoping they have something part time or full time open after I start so I can work at the facilty and maybe quit the agency. Good luck to all my fellow nurses :)

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OMG, I'm scared as hell. I have just been hired to do some nursing with the heavy machinery Vent,s Trachs, Suctioning, and cathing. I'm new and Just got my license. What a heavy burden I feel to make sure my job is done right. I'm but just an LPN. I'm honored to start. I'm very nervous to test my abilities.

They need to train you. Don't let them cheat you by not getting enough training before you are on your own.

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I am a new graduate LPN--graduated May 2008 and got my license June 2008. Got a job a few weeks later and have worked there ever since. It is at a nursing home--not my dream job by any means but the pay is good and I am getting experience and practicing my skills. I am going back to school to get my RN because i know this is not what i want to do forever. But it works well for me now and I am getting experience. Might think about looking into long term care or agency nursing because they have openings.

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I graduated from the LPN program July 13, 2010 and took the NCLEX August 26th and passed. I just got a job this week 9/9/10 with an agency. You guys should really check into that. They find jobs for you and you can work as little or as much as you want. It's perfect for me since I'm working on classes for transition to RN. As of right now they will be tossing me between a Health & Rehab and Hospice. It's really good pay too. I know most people are trying to get into the hospital, but experience is experience. Get what you can and if you fins something better later, then switch. I have had a couple of people from my class get jobs with hospitals so keep trying!!

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I'm glad to hear some recent good news. . second week of . I was wondering what area that agency is located that hired new grad....Plsss let me know ..thanks

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I am applying to the LPN program for Spring 2010. I was originally in the RN program, however failed my summer class by one point. :banghead:

Anyway. I was wondering has any of the new LPN graduates found full time jobs? There are always job postings for RN openings, but never an LPN. Unless it's a nursing home or an agency.

Am I just wasting my time? Should I just work for a year and reapply to the RN program for next summer and possibly graduate Spring 2011? Or should I stay on course and graduate as a LPN Summer 2010?

Hi. I was in the same boat you are-failing RN prog by one point (I was 3/4 finished with RN school). I challenged the Board (LPN) and passed in November! (yay). I have been searching for a job ever since!!! I have had 2 interviews..submitted TONS of resumes and nothing...yet. My friend who was a CNA for almost 18 years had been working at an agency and applied there for LPN assignments and has worked 2 days (she works PRN). Anyway, I haven't given up the job search yet, but am going to go back for my RN. I live in Pensacola, Florida, and LPN jobs are always posted. I would be MORE THAN HAPPY to work ANYWHERE...especially the 11p-7a shift/weekends, however it seems nobody cares what shift I am willing to work.

DON'T GIVE UP! If nursing is something you REALLY want to do, PUSH AHEAD! You can do it! I am not giving up! Good luck to you!:nurse:

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Specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment Services.

It really isn't easy for new graduates to find a job especially in this economy.

I graduated from a practical nursing school back in June 2010, took my boards and became an LPN back in October. Up until January, I was having a really hard time looking for a job. I tried looking in so many job search sites, including local job sites, and pretty much all of the postings looking for an LPN wanted someone with experience. I thought how could I get experience without working??? It didn't seem fair to me but nevertheless, my search continued.

I contacted an old classmate of mine online and asked him how his search was going, and he recommended to me one job looking for LPNs that deals with substance abuse clients. I sent in my resume, got an interview quickly, and boom: I got a job! Really, if I didn't ask that classmate, I'd probably still be looking for work.

Right now, I'm per diem. It's not what I wanted, but at least I got work and can now start building up my resume. Keeping in contact with people and simply asking around certainly helps, like it did for me.

Now regarding about whether or not you should either work one year and reapply to the RN program next summer, I would recommend going back to the RN program and giving it another go, especially since you mentioned the lack of job openings for an LPN. In my area, there are plenty of job openings for an LPN (experienced though, but job openings still). I think since you already had your foot a bit in the door by having been in the RN program before, to try again. Maybe in your area, a new RN may have a better chance of landing a job than a new LPN.

Good luck with everything! And don't give up!

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