LPN with more cert.

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Hello, I am starting the LPN program at a technical college in the spring and I have had quiet a few people say that LPN's are being phased out. I find this really discouraging towards me reaching my goal. I chose to switch to LPN from RN because I am able to stay at home for a year for school. I am wondering if obtaining my CNA and phlebotomy certification along with my LPN license would make me a more desirable candidate for an employer or make more opportunities available for me as an LPN. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello and welcome to allnurses.com

You might check out this thread about certifications for LPN/LVN:

LPN/LVN Certifications

Good luck with your PN program and we hope you enjoy the site.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I've been hearing that 'phased out' nonsense since I was in LPN school. In 1976.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, High-Risk L&D, Antepartum, L.
I've been hearing that 'phased out' nonsense since I was in LPN school. In 1976.

Around here LPNs aren't in demand. The hospital I used to work at has almost no LPNs left in the hospital. There are areas where being an LPN does not have many employment options.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Just to be clear- my hospital has no LPNs either. BUT, nearly all the PDNs I work with at my second job are LPNs, as are the majority of long-term care and office nurses. I almost think LPNs have an easier time with a new grad job than the hundreds of RNs local programs are churning out.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

I believe its location dependent. When i lived in so cal, and became an LVN they were phasing them out of hospitals. I worked prison, LTC, developmentally delayed group homes and clinics.

I got my RN, landed a new grad hospital gig. Then when i tried to go to a new hospital, they only hired me because I had my BSN in progress.

CNA cant do anything an LVN cant do so that would be pointless. Phlebotomy skills are usually perfomed by LVNs who have their IV certification so that wouldnt be beneficial either.

It really depends on your goals.

Good luck!

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