How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2012

Well..I've only been licensed for 2 days, but already I've been hitting the pavement looking for jobs. When I became a CNA in 2009, it took me 2 months to find a job. Most places were looking for 1-2 yrs experience. I'm sort of seeing the same trend for LPN positions. I'm wondering if I should just apply to places even though they may not have advertisements about job openings. So far I've only applied to jobs that have had ads online or in the paper.

azcna · Apr 18, 2012

Mass hiring of entry employees usually coincides with the that companies fiscal calender. The first or second week of every new quarter.
I passed my PN-NCLEX; went out of town for nine days, had two interviews and awaiting background screens to done.

Thanks for the tip!

azcna · Apr 18, 2012

Thanks for the replies, everyone! It sounds like most people don't have much trouble finding jobs as a new LPN. It seems like the new RNs have it worse off then we do.

CeceStar5, ADN, BSN, LPN, RN · Apr 18, 2012

After reading everyone’s post, I am hopeful that will have the same luck. I am currently in my second semester and want to be prepared. I live in NYC, I am curious to see where are you guys from/ where did you find jobs.?

Thanks

steffuturelpn · Apr 20, 2012

It took me 3 weeks after i passed my boards on march 19, 2012 and i just did my ppd drug test and physical so i should be starting in the next few weeks, but i am still looking this ia a part time every other weekend job, but as a new grad i took whatever i could get

jazziejp89 · Apr 23, 2012

I went to my first CNA job 2 weeks before my NCLEX and got hired and I start tomorrow!

OnlybyHisgraceRN, ASN, RN · Apr 23, 2012

2 weeks after getting my license....

NsugaBuga · Apr 24, 2012

I passed in Oct. and got a job the next April. A good 6 Months.... Im still there now, and ready to get experience somewhere else.

Zadia · Apr 24, 2012

Got my license "officially" jan 31/2012 and got my first job February...16th. Two weeks :/) before I got my license, I applied Everywhere!!! What a waste of time!!! I've updated my resume, got a new job yesterday n hopefully getting another job offer by the end of the week for full time somewhere else!!!! Needless to say, I could potentially be working three jobs by the end of the week. One FT 8-430 m-f, PT 5-9 and PRn every other weekend :-) I might be pulling my hair out mind you :-) but I LOvE making money and paying my bills. Ahhhhh, finally!!! :) Lon-rn transition might be pretty tough!

GaJordyLPN · Apr 25, 2012

3 months. Nsg homes hire more new grads. That was my first job. More $ there, too! 1 week to wait on background checks to come back. Then orientation. Good luck!

JenLPN001 · Apr 25, 2012

Took me five months BUT I decided to take one last "summer vacation" before I started looking. Took a couple weeks after I started applying. Graduated high school at 17, nursing school at 18 and was totally burned out, fried, numbed beyond belief (whatever you want to call it) by the time I was 22.... not the way I'd suggest starting out :no:

Lindamom · Apr 27, 2012

I am an older mom in Columbus, Ohio, and I'm thinking about going back to school to be a LPN. I already got my STNA certification. I would like to be a RN, but I think I would have to take too many classes and it would take too long.

Does anyone know of any good LPN schools besides Columbus State? Their pat-time program takes over two years to complete. I found two websites about the Columbus School of Practical Nursing and also the ITT Breckenridge School of Nursing...does anyone have any experience with these schools? Also, does anyone know how hard it is to get a LPN job in Columbus, Ohio area? I wanted to work at a hospital but I don't see many openings on the hospital websites. I wanted to work at OSU medical center, but someone in HR told me on the phone that they don't hire LPNs anymore. I woud become a medical assistant, but why go to school for 1 year to get paid $10.00/hour? I'm not sure what to do...