I have been an LPN since 2003. I started off in a hospital and got very spoiled by the wonderful coworkers and exciting work environment. Long story short, I am now in LTC and absolutely hate it. I hate all the paperwork, not having enough time to actually care for people, rushing thruough everything, being micromanaged, stres, etc, etc, etc. I cannot get a job in a hospital until I become an RN because hospitals have stopped hiring LPNs.
I am in school for RN but I won't graduate until 2015.
I recently applied for a job as a nursing assistant at the local hospital (not the same one I worked in before). I would MUCH rather be working in a hospital, even if as an aide, than LTC as an LPN. I even told them that compensation was not a factor. I just want to have some job satisfaction. I'm taking a step backwards in order to take 2 steps forward.
Am I crazy? Do you think they would hire an LPN into a nursing assistant position (pay not a factor)?
