After doing my clinicals in LTC's as an LPN student (first semester) I realized that maybe I won't fit in nursing. I guess if I have to stay I have to find a job (after I graduate) that's less LTC type. I wonder if there are ER/OR/prison jobs/doctor office jopbs for LPN's.
Where are the "easy" jobs for LPN's? I am not scared of the fast paced ER type setting. Not scared of blood and death. I hate the constant smell of body waste and I have zero patience for it. But Other than that I can do nursing.
Specializes in Med/Surg, Geri, Ortho, Telemetry, Psych.
Is it just me or does anybody else think the OP is looking to do the bare minimum and "just get by"? I certainly would not want a nurse with this mindset.
I agree. I also found it offensive for OP to think that any nursing jobs (LPN or RN) could be classified as "easy". Maybe it was just a poor choice of wording.
I hate the constant smell of body waste and I have zero patience for it. But Other than that I can do nursing.
Working in a prison is a very foul enviornment. The inmates often throw feces and urine on the staff members (that means YOU, if you decide to work there). As a woman, you will be called %itch and whore A LOT. You also have a chance of dying in a riot situation. It is not an easy job. One year was enough for me. California prisons force you to work overtime against your will if people call in sick or their are open positions...something to think about.
Whatever you do, do not step into a prison if you are a woman! I worked at one for 2-weeks and I felt violated everytime I stepped into the facilty. I did not have a strong enough backbone for this area where men talk to you like you are a potential sex object. Making remarks about your looks and body is not what I went into nursing for. Prison nursing is not "easy".
Exactly..I have heard women called the most vile , offensive words by inmates. How could one come to work day after day and hear that?
There are NO easy nursing jobs. There are some that are lower stress ... go for a private dr. office... but in all honesty, as an LVN you will not really find anything easy... but if you get your RN then you can do a TOn of somewhat lower stress jobs such as ---- advice nurse, school nurse, even travel abroad on cruise ships and be the RN... the jobs are endless ... good luck
Specializes in Med/Surg, Geri, Ortho, Telemetry, Psych.
There are NO easy nursing jobs. There are some that are lower stress ... go for a private dr. office... but in all honesty, as an LVN you will not really find anything easy... but if you get your RN then you can do a TOn of somewhat lower stress jobs such as ---- advice nurse, school nurse, even travel abroad on cruise ships and be the RN... the jobs are endless ... good luck
Hate the stench too. I carry a little bottle of peppermint oil and dab it under my nose.
"Easy No stink" LPN jobs - doctor's office - boring - poor pay. Private duty - could stink - depending - Pay pretty good - generally no benefits. Assisted living around here about $4.00 less per hour.
I work in LTC, never thought I'd like it. Love the fast pace, hate the politics, love the pay. Two out of three isn't bad.
I have worked as an LPN for almost 30 years, and I finally found the perfect job for me. I am employed as a Enterprise Application Analyst for a major hospital system, working Mon - Fri, with one week of call every 6-7 weeks. I have a flexible schedule, all holidays off, and I am salaried. I bring home more money that I did working as a Traveler for over 12years.
I have great benefits, plus for the first time in many years, I have paid time off! I just wish I had found this position a long time ago! My current employer is paying for me to obtain certification, which will lead to a promotion and a jump in salary.
I too was tired of the smells, and a whole lot of other stuff too! Before I took this position, I was offered a position as a review board expediter, working for one of the largest research organizations in the country. There is so many opportunities for LPNs out there. You just have to keep your eyes open, and be ready when the opportunity comes knocking. Good Luck!
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
I have worked as an LPN for almost 30 years, and I finally found the perfect job for me. I am employed as a Enterprise Application Analyst for a major hospital system, working Mon - Fri, with one week of call every 6-7 weeks. I have a flexible schedule, all holidays off, and I am salaried. I bring home more money that I did working as a Traveler for over 12years.
I have great benefits, plus for the first time in many years, I have paid time off! I just wish I had found this position a long time ago! My current employer is paying for me to obtain certification, which will lead to a promotion and a jump in salary.
I too was tired of the smells, and a whole lot of other stuff too! Before I took this position, I was offered a position as a review board expediter, working for one of the largest research organizations in the country. There is so many opportunities for LPNs out there. You just have to keep your eyes open, and be ready when the opportunity comes knocking. Good Luck!
I am in total agreement with your statement that there are plenty of opportunities for LPNs (depending on your geographical location). One of the many pet peeves I have is that people assume that LPNs are limited in opportunities because I have not found this to be true. I got my license in June 2006, and even though I lack experience, I can honestly say that I have not lacked in opportunities. I work in a hospital clinic full time, am a vaccination nurse and home care nurse. I am taking continuing education classes to increase my knowledge and skills and I know that it will lead to many things for me. Constant preparation by obtaining CEUs is the way to go for me. Thanks for sharing this. We need to let people know.
One of the things I hated about school was that the professors would constantly say "When you guys become RNs..." as if even though they are teaching an LPN course, that they really didn't emphasize what opportunities were available for LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES. Not everyone who wishes to become an RN becomes one, sorry to say, and there are others that are not interested. We should encourage people to further our education, yes, but we should also encourage people by letting them know what opportunities and advantages are available within their current license.
I know people who do prison nursing and state it is an easy, well-paying position; however, they all state that every prison and jailhouse they've ever visited has had a foul stench.
Working in a prison is not easy. I work for a prison and it can be very difficult as well as demanding. When there is an emergency I go out to pick the person up...many times it's just me and an officer, and I don't know what has happened because they don't always tell us. I work in the infirmary so many of my patients are acute or subacute, I dressing changes, IVs, close observation...and we have diabetic and med passes that take place at 6 am. I am not suggesting that all prisons are like this...but I just didn't want you to think that it will always be a piece of cake. In fact, I had less to do when I worked 11-7 in a LTC/Rehab...and yes the smell can be alarming. And remember you will be working with inmates.
Working in a prison is not easy. I work for a prison and it can be very difficult as well as demanding. When there is an emergency I go out to pick the person up...many times it's just me and an officer, and I don't know what has happened because they don't always tell us. I work in the infirmary so many of my patients are acute or subacute, I dressing changes, IVs, close observation...and we have diabetic and med passes that take place at 6 am. I am not suggesting that all prisons are like this...but I just didn't want you to think that it will always be a piece of cake. In fact, I had less to do when I worked 11-7 in a LTC/Rehab...and yes the smell can be alarming. And remember you will be working with inmates.
Yep. Only our "med lines" started at 5:20 AM. And I loved carried the 250lb overweight inmates down 4 tiers in a gurney after they go "man down." Very easy job !!
jill48, ASN, RN
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I agree. I also found it offensive for OP to think that any nursing jobs (LPN or RN) could be classified as "easy". Maybe it was just a poor choice of wording.