Jobs for LVN'S in California

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Hi, I'm going to start school to become an LVN. I was wondering how hard it is to find a job in California right now. I would like to work in a hospital, but I realize that it is hard to find LVN openings in the hospital. Does anyone have any information that you could share with me. Thank you so much.

Mandykal, are you a new grad LVN? So did you apply for jobs and right away got one? Where at? I'm just curious. Everyone has been telling me it is really hard to find a job as an LVN right now, especially a new grad. What do you think?

I did get one right away. I think mainly it's because of experience. I also notice here in Ca. most employers are looking for "Experience," and I understand the rationale. It's all about $$$. "New Bees" with no experience cost alot. You have to mentor them longer, and Companies cannot afford to have extra staffing these days. With my new job all I need to know is polices & protocol along with usual routine and paperwork. Where's this and where's that etc........ I just completed my 3rd day of orientation, and I feel like I'm ready to roll....

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I did get one right away. I think mainly it's because of experience. I also notice here in Ca. most employers are looking for "Experience," and I understand the rationale. It's all about $$$. "New Bees" with no experience cost alot. You have to mentor them longer, and Companies cannot afford to have extra staffing these days. With my new job all I need to know is polices & protocol along with usual routine and paperwork. Where's this and where's that etc........ I just completed my 3rd day of orientation, and I feel like I'm ready to roll....

P.S. Please don't get offended when I wrote "New Bee," it was a figure-of-speech. :)

Also, to answer the prior post's question the area is in Sacramento.

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Thanks. So you were an LVN for awhile when you got the new job? I was thinking of maybr going to school to become a medical assistant instead . Maybe it would be easier to get a job as an MA. Also, I did find a website that has posts to hire LVNs in my area. So, I thinking maybe some new LVN dont know where to look for employment. Congratulations on your new job.:nurse::redbeathe:yeah:

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The website has tons of employment opportrunities for LVNs.

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Thanks. So you were an LVN for awhile when you got the new job? I was thinking of maybr going to school to become a medical assistant instead . Maybe it would be easier to get a job as an MA. Also, I did find a website that has posts to hire LVNs in my area. So, I thinking maybe some new LVN dont know where to look for employment. Congratulations on your new job.:nurse::redbeathe:yeah:

Yes i see TONS of internet postings for lvn jobs... Tons... Craigslist... job finder... etc... But go ahead and give them a call. Then tell them you are a new LVN graduate. THEN see what happens. ;)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
The website has tons of employment opportrunities for LVNs.
These job openings are probably for experienced LVNs because they are considered more cost-effective. Nowadays, many workplaces in CA absolutely do not wish to spend the time, money, or effort on properly training a new grad LVN with no experience.
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The state has tons of open LVN positions but because of the budget there is an actual "hiring freeze". Only people already employed with the state have access to those opportunities. :crying2:

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Honestly, orange county, los angeles and anything in that area are more likely to hire new grads. Anyone living in that area looking for an LVN job should try out there. Sub-acute would be the best bet.

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.
Honestly, orange county, los angeles and anything in that area are more likely to hire new grads. Anyone living in that area looking for an LVN job should try out there. Sub-acute would be the best bet.

Where are you possibly getting this information?? Understanding supply and demand alone makes LA and Orange County two of the worse places to look for an LVN job -- too many schools in these areas pumping out too many new grads too many times a year for a limited number of jobs. In all my job searching I found areas around San Diego to be more willing to give a new grad a chance than anywhere in LA or OC. And sub acute? Most SNFs I know that have sub acute units do no start out new grads in sub acute. If they put someone in sub acute without having previous sub acute experience, it's because that person already has other prior nursing experience.

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Well I guess I've got my answer. I guess I'll just stick to selling health and life insurance, there's alot more money in that anyways. I have always had this deep down desire to be a nurse. It's just the wrong time with this economy. Thanks everyone for your input and advise.

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Where are you possibly getting this information?? Understanding supply and demand alone makes LA and Orange County two of the worse places to look for an LVN job -- too many schools in these areas pumping out too many new grads too many times a year for a limited number of jobs. In all my job searching I found areas around San Diego to be more willing to give a new grad a chance than anywhere in LA or OC. And sub acute? Most SNFs I know that have sub acute units do no start out new grads in sub acute. If they put someone in sub acute without having previous sub acute experience, it's because that person already has other prior nursing experience.

I'm getting my information from places I work and other places where new grads have been hired.

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