Does LPN is really dying ? All places only hiring RNs ?

GetSirius · Jul 15, 2013

I want to know this too

laydiebuug · Jul 15, 2013

I guess it depends on where you are there are tins of jobs for LPNs here. When I was in school 4 years ago people kept saying they were being phased out now there are more jobs here than ever. Hospitals that didnt hire us are hiring us again and differnt positions that LPNs never held are opening

Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN · Jul 15, 2013

It all depends on what state you are in. Here in PA LPNS are only being phased out of hospitals but there are a crap load of jobs at LTC, Nursing homes, agencies, prisons, home health, etc.

I did hear that in some states some.facilities have only rns, med techs, and cnas. Good luck though

mclennan, BSN, RN · Jul 15, 2013

At both companies I've worked for in the last 5 years in L.A., LPNs were non-existent. Hospitals and companies get much higher reimbursements for RN and BSN, and can pay MAs minimum wage if they want.

LTCNS, LPN · Jul 16, 2013

There are tons of LPN jobs here in MS. as well, esp. in clinics, prisons, home health, LTCs, some hospitals, Assisted Living, and so forth. Looks like here at least, LPNs will be needed for many years to come.

LiteCandles · Jul 16, 2013

I just heard a rumor that LPNs are coming back to a hospital here in Michigan.. otherwise they are usually in LTC.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 17, 2013

I worked as an LPN for 4 years (2006 to 2010) and was never without a job during that time. In fact, I sometimes held two or three jobs at once.

However, I worked in LTC (a.k.a. nursing homes), rehab, and psych. LPNs who have their hearts set on hospital employment in my area are going to be disappointed with the lack of opportunities and low pay. However, the job opportunities and competitive pay are available in home health, private duty, LTC, psych, rehab, and other areas outside the hospital.

NPOaftermidnight, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 17, 2013

It definitely depends on what area you work in. I can't see nursing homes ever functioning without LPNs. In the acute care setting, however, you will find very few LPNs around here. At our hospital, only the rehab unit has their own LPNs and the rest are float pool. I've also heard they are phasing them out, but if you look online there are 1 or 2 LPN positions open at any given time (versus an average of 60 RN openings). They utilize LPNs in the same way that they use aides (except that they may occasionally be asked to pass a med or straight cath if the RN is really busy), so I think that's the reasoning here. It's a bit of a waste of nursing talent, but they are saying that there are legal reasons behind this change. Who knows.

LVN2RNMom, ASN, BSN, LVN · Jul 17, 2013

You need to thoroughly research your area & consider relocating if need be. I am an LVN (2 yrs now) & got a hospital job in Los Angeles. I never took no for answer & I applied at many hospitals. So no, I don't think we are being phased out but I am encouraged to get my RN for many reasons. The main reason is because this is what I've always wanted. To unselfishly care for others & be there for them. I know so cliche but very true. I've been in the medical field for over 20 yrs so I'm not new to the business either. I just have a genuine compassion towards others. Now you need to figure all this out on your own cause your success is solely dependent upon you.

jigzawnurse28 · Jul 19, 2013

In Texas most hospitals are switching to something called magnet status where they only hire BSN nurses not even ADN nurse unless you have been with them before completing your ADN. I worked as LVN however to one major hospital on magnet status but only at their ambulatory clinic. No lvn's in the actual hospital. And thats true across Texas now I believe. Bit there are tons of job in ltc, rehab, home health of course.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2013

No lvn's in the actual hospital. And thats true across Texas now I believe.

There are plenty of LVNs working in acute care hospitals in rural and outlying counties in Texas. In fact, LVNs are the backbones of these community hospitals, regional medical centers and critical access hospitals because there are not enough RNs to staff them.