LVN's-how do you find a job after grad?

[Mom/Nurse2b]

Hi there,

I am about to apply for my local CC LVN program. I have been working on all my pre-req's for the past year and always thought I'd do the ASN route. I recently changed my mind though and am doing the LVN class. My question is, how do you find work after you graduate? I know with the RN classes here, most were recruited right out of school for jobs and internships. Is that how it works with the LVNs too?

[sunray12]

My story is similar to yours. To find a job I plan to do what I can to make a good impression and network during clinicals. Get a summer job or internship as a nurse tech. During final semester come up with list of potential employers and prepare for job search. I may start applying for jobs before I take the nclex or I may wait until after I have my license - haven't decided that far down the road yet. Either way I plan to keep my feelers out. The school may have some job placement leads but don't sit around waiting for employers to send recruiters to campus. If you can find a job that way that's kool but it's your job to keep your eyes and ears open and your feelers out there.

[Mom/Nurse2b]

How do the LVN's that work in Dr's offices get their jobs?

[ZanatuBelmont]

Hi there,

I am about to apply for my local CC LVN program. I have been working on all my pre-req's for the past year and always thought I'd do the ASN route. I recently changed my mind though and am doing the LVN class. My question is, how do you find work after you graduate? I know with the RN classes here, most were recruited right out of school for jobs and internships. Is that how it works with the LVNs too?

The college I attend hosted a health fair two months ago. We signed up with companies/hospitals/agencies we were interested in. They requested our graduation date and said they will contact us one month prior to graduation to begin work as a GVN as soon as possible!