Calling all NYC Tristate LPN's

Trauma Columnist · Dec 5, 2014

Sorry for your frustration!

Although I can't answer your specific question, we are the largest peer to peer nursing site and someone else will be along to help you!

ashsoontobeRN · Dec 8, 2014

Try all metro nursing agency, in lynbrook LI, a few friends work for them as LPN's. They are always looking to hire good luck!

Ms.NurseHopeful88 · Jan 2, 2015

Hello everyone
This is post is me being honest and truthful about the life of an LPN in NYC. I graduated school in April 2012 and got my license Aug 2012. No one in NYC wants to hire an LPN with no experience it took countless efforts to finally be given a chance with an agency Preferred Homecare and to get paid only $18hr ,a total bummer. But I sucked it up and have never gotten a real job and its December 2014. I have done per diem gigs which aren't stable. First off -Homecare- very unstable patients families are the worse, only vent and trach patients, adl, gtube for only $20-$23ph, - Nursing Home- the hell hole no nurse should work its like a slave labor, push pills to 50 patients in a 8hr shift is impossible, not including wound care, insulin, gtube, nebulizers, and if your IV certified then IV's. I've applied to nearly every facility in NYC with no call back everyone only wants RN's. It's crazy to me how LPN's are literally useless now except for the nursing homes. It's so sad how we are treated. Places I call to apply say that they only hire nurses. Wait I thought LPN meant Licensed Practical Nurse. If some one is a CNA with EKG background they get way more jobs in hospitals and else where then LPN's. The point of this is nursing has changed its far worse then its ever been and it's a waste of time to be an LPN in my opinion. Oh and LPN-RN programs are good but no one hires too many RN's with As mostly all want BSN. Now before people start saying that's not true and blah blah I'm talking solely for LPN's in NYC. I know long Island has more jobs. Any inputs, agencies, strategies , will be appreciated.

Where did you do your lpn?

xxMichelleJxx · Jan 12, 2015

Hey, I'm a LPN in NYC too. I got my license in August 2012, didn't land a job till December 2012. From August to December, I was volunteering at the facility that I got the job at. I also have a family member that works that so that definitely helped I think in getting the position. I no longer work there now. I work at a different facility. But yeah, I would recommend that you try and volunteer at places. If you look online, you should be able to get a list of nursing homes here in the NYC area. Look into different boroughs too. I would recommend taking a day off and just applying everywhere in person for a job. Go with your resume, cover letter, reference letter. Pretty much everything. Be prepared. Some places might say they only accept applications online, while others will actually take your application. This is what I did. Also, look into sites like monster, career builder. Also a lot of nursing homes have a website of their own and you can look at the postings and apply there. I know what you mean. I feel like the only job opportunities for LPNs are in nursing homes. I'm honestly not that much of a fan of nursing homes, but it is what it is I guess. I'm in my last semester of nursing school and then hopefully I'll be and RN! Try and avoid agencies and stuff. I've never worked for one - but they seem really shady.

Ms.NurseHopeful88 · Jan 13, 2015

Hello everyone
This is post is me being honest and truthful about the life of an LPN in NYC. I graduated school in April 2012 and got my license Aug 2012. No one in NYC wants to hire an LPN with no experience it took countless efforts to finally be given a chance with an agency Preferred Homecare and to get paid only $18hr ,a total bummer. But I sucked it up and have never gotten a real job and its December 2014. I have done per diem gigs which aren't stable. First off -Homecare- very unstable patients families are the worse, only vent and trach patients, adl, gtube for only $20-$23ph, - Nursing Home- the hell hole no nurse should work its like a slave labor, push pills to 50 patients in a 8hr shift is impossible, not including wound care, insulin, gtube, nebulizers, and if your IV certified then IV's. I've applied to nearly every facility in NYC with no call back everyone only wants RN's. It's crazy to me how LPN's are literally useless now except for the nursing homes. It's so sad how we are treated. Places I call to apply say that they only hire nurses. Wait I thought LPN meant Licensed Practical Nurse. If some one is a CNA with EKG background they get way more jobs in hospitals and else where then LPN's. The point of this is nursing has changed its far worse then its ever been and it's a waste of time to be an LPN in my opinion. Oh and LPN-RN programs are good but no one hires too many RN's with As mostly all want BSN. Now before people start saying that's not true and blah blah I'm talking solely for LPN's in NYC. I know long Island has more jobs. Any inputs, agencies, strategies , will be appreciated.

Did you try applying to the bristol or atria? Where did you do your lpn?

iamanurs3 · Feb 17, 2015

I am sorry about your experience thus far. I am also an LPN in NYC I have had my license since July 2014. I sent out 10 applications within two weeks from receiving it, and got six interviews followed by six offers. Each circumstance was very different, and I had to weigh the pros and the cons before making a decision. There was a hospital in the city that was opening a long term rehab, clean facility, new and 3 months orientation as a new nurse. Then there was LTC in uniondale staffed by an agency, no benefits, set pay rate $20ph and 1yr contract which requires working every weekend for that year. There were 3 more in long island with great offers, including unions, incredibly low nurse:patient ratio and renovated facility... I currently work with one of these. The other offer was private duty through an agency $17ph. 12hr shifts.

Okay so, I would have gladly taken any of those jobs, even when I didn't warm up to the contract being offered or the circumstances of the job. I was a new nurse with no experience and I was not expecting any offers let alone 6. I told myself I would take what I could and get my experience in, this way i would be more marketable in a year.

Personal circumstances will also make the difference in choosing a job, but look at it this way. It is better to be working for $17ph than none at all. Revamp your resume and try again, don't worry about the work load, people have been doing it for years, so it can be done. At the end of the day you will gain valuable experience, and moving forward you will be able to determine which areas of nursing you would like to grow in.

Ms.NurseHopeful88 · Feb 18, 2015

I am sorry about your experience thus far. I am also an LPN in NYC I have had my license since July 2014. I sent out 10 applications within two weeks from receiving it, and got six interviews followed by six offers. Each circumstance was very different, and I had to weigh the pros and the cons before making a decision. There was a hospital in the city that was opening a long term rehab, clean facility, new and 3 months orientation as a new nurse. Then there was LTC in uniondale staffed by an agency, no benefits, set pay rate $20ph and 1yr contract which requires working every weekend for that year. There were 3 more in long island with great offers, including unions, incredibly low nurse:patient ratio and renovated facility... I currently work with one of these. The other offer was private duty through an agency $17ph. 12hr shifts.
Okay so, I would have gladly taken any of those jobs, even when I didn't warm up to the contract being offered or the circumstances of the job. I was a new nurse with no experience and I was not expecting any offers let alone 6. I told myself I would take what I could and get my experience in, this way i would be more marketable in a year.
Personal circumstances will also make the difference in choosing a job, but look at it this way. It is better to be working for $17ph than none at all. Revamp your resume and try again, don't worry about the work load, people have been doing it for years, so it can be done. At the end of the day you will gain valuable experience, and moving forward you will be able to determine which areas of nursing you would like to grow in.

great response! i agree with you! Where did you do your lon?

Ms.NurseHopeful88 · Feb 18, 2015

*lpn*

iamanurs3 · Feb 18, 2015

great response! i agree with you! Where did you do your lon?

I went to V.E.E.B.

Ms.NurseHopeful88 · Feb 19, 2015

I went to V.E.E.B.

Oh great! I am a current veeb student so this is reassuring!

blue82 · Mar 7, 2015

try applying to staffing agencies...its not the best but its a start