I began my LPN course 1 month ago. I was/am really excited and doing well, but I keep hearing on here that LPN's have no jobs available anywhere anymore, they are phasing out/being laid off or fired, and even heard the more rude line that they are 'good for nothing'. Is all this true about not being able to find jobs once passing the NCLEX-PN? I hate to be doing all this hard work for nothing! It doesn't even matter WHERE the jobs are - I will go! I was planning on going back for the RN anyway, but I NEED to work when I get out. I can't keep staying in school without working for long. The 15 months during LPN nursing school is enough....I don't even care about working in LTC - as long as I have a job, I am happy.
It seems like this 'nursing shortage' is a load of cr** if you ask me. Especially in NJ where I live - hopsitals are closing left and right leaving experienced RN's out on the streets struggling to find jobs. I know new grad RN's in NJ are having a heck of time finding jobs - I can only imagine the struggle of new grad LPN's...hhhh...Reason being I said I'll relocate anywhere!
Is the LPN career a big joke these days or what?! I hope not!
I am a student currently enrolled in a BSN program but I have worked with several LPN's that are employed on the med-surg floor that I am currently on. They are GREAT with what they do and I cannot imagine them being laid off or anything like that. One of my instructors always praised LPNs and she has worked with a lot of extremely knowledgeable and proficient LPNs - a lot of them better than the RNs that she has worked with throughout her career.
I hope not!
shrimpchips, LPN
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I am a student currently enrolled in a BSN program but I have worked with several LPN's that are employed on the med-surg floor that I am currently on. They are GREAT with what they do and I cannot imagine them being laid off or anything like that. One of my instructors always praised LPNs and she has worked with a lot of extremely knowledgeable and proficient LPNs - a lot of them better than the RNs that she has worked with throughout her career.