Do you love being an LPN?

Published

Im starting cna training this summer, hope to work as a cna for awhile before starting LPN school. I was recently talking about this with an lpn I know and she tried to talk me out of it. She told me she hates her job, that all the nurses she works with are "horrible to each other and to the patients" that the drs are awful to the nurses and most of her coworkers are looking to go into another field. (radiology for ex). She says that with the economy the way it is, tons of people are going into nursing thinking it has great job security, not because they really want to be nurses. My question is, do any of you find this to be the case where you work? I live in upstate NY Thanks for any input!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatrics.

Your friend is right about the economy being tough. LPNs in my state are finding it very difficult to find jobs. They are limited primarily to the nursing homes and home health.

I am an LPN and work in home health. I love what I do. I love nursing. I am currently going to school to get my associates degree and sit for the boards to become an RN. I graduate next month. This should allow me to be able to compete for more jobs. I also plan to get a bachelors degree in nursing. I would recommend that anyone who wants a career in nursing go for a bachelor's degree or master's.

Don't let one nurse who doesn't like her job talk you out of nursing. But also, be aware of what you are getting yourself into. Nursing is a lot of responsibility. All of the nurses I know work very hard at what they do.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR.

I agree with somedaypeds. I am currently an LPN, I also work in home health. Most LPNs in my area work in doctors offices or nursing homes. If you live in a rural area here you can work in a hospital or some other cool place but not in the city. I am also in school for my RN degree. This is give me more pay and more job opportunities. While in LPN school I met many RNs that were looking for a way out and into some other field. NURSING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!. Some people find that out a little too late. Also its not a guarenteed secure job as many advertisements state. GOOD LUCK!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I agree with the comments about the non-existent job security. Also, I haven't officially worked as an LVN (I did recently get a seasonal job giving immunizations and have an interview tomorrow at a nursing home/rehab). I have worked as a CNA for almost 5 years (the last 2+ being in acute care). But, although it is a physically and emotionally tough profession, I do love nursing. Believe me, there's a lot of things I don't like to do, but I do love giving excellent care and making a difference in people's lives, however big or small it may be. Do what you want to do, what makes you happy. Nobody said nursing was easy, but it can sure be rewarding. :nurse:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

No job is ever going to be easy and pay high. LOL! Nurses have bad days and good days just like everyone else. I think too many people go into nursing because they think it will give them job security and lots of money and then they get into it and hate it. Become a nurse because you love it, not because it's a "good job". :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Im glad you asked this on your post. I had a nurse i know (RN) say that the nurses are mean and extremly challenging in school.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

There is no such thing as job security in ANY field. I've been a nurse for 27 years; wish I'd done something else but bills just became larger and larger. For the most part I'd say that it's been an interesting career, at times even rewarding. Most of the nurses I've met have genuinely cared for and about their patients and coworkers but I've seen the back-stabbers and retaliation for standing up for what is right, and for what is legal. From what I've read over the past several years, nursing is NOT a career to depend upon for financial security; many are laid off; employers are just not hiring like they did 5-10 years ago. If it is a career you are desperately determined to enter, then by all means do so but have a back-up plan or rather a back-up career in place first.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion