LPN question..

Published

I was thinking about going for my RN but I think that I will just do LPN to start, any opinions? The hospital I work in does hire some LPN's but mostly RN's can anyone else tell me about places in Ohio, do they hire LPN's?

Trish

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I've seen jobs posted for LPNs everywhere. Most hospitals, some doctor's offices, nursing facilities, etc. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a job. Granted, there are more RN positions, especially in hospitals, but you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Good luck! I was contemplating going for LPN, but the best program fit for me was an ADN at the local community college since I can only go to classes in the evenings/weekends.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I wanted to originally do the RN program, but I don't want to wait another year, the current program already has a wait list, and my interview is next month. The LPN program doesn't have a yearly waiting list. So I am hoping by the time I have completed the LPN program I can do the bridge to RN program.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I am a LPN working in a Doctors office full time, while going to school at night. Im taking my pre-reqs for RN at a local community college. There are many opportunities all over for LPN's, but mostly i notice for RN's. I have worked on a med-surg unit, nursing homes, doctors offices and even did some part time school nursing. If i could do it all over again i would of went right for my RN after LPN school, i attended LPN school during high school. Good Luck to all!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Inpatient Acute Rehab.

Where are you at in Ohio? The hospitals in Fayette county, Clinton county, Greene county, Adams and Brown County, Clermont County, and all around there do hire LPN's. Most will offer a tuition plan if you plan on getting your RN also.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I am locateed in the CLeveland area.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm planning on moving back to the Brown County area next summer and I would like to get an idea of what the wage comparison is from here in Ca. to Ohio for RN's.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I ran across this and hope it fits here

http://www.southern.ohiou.edu/nursing/lpn.htm

Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses

All Applicants (including LPN's) must meet the same admission requirements. Graduates of approved schools of practical nursing who have met licensure requirements may be granted advanced placement in the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Ohio University Southern. Advanced placement has no bearing upon admission to the nursing program.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC/Behavioral/ Hospice.

I'm curious about this as well. I keep reading the newspaper classifieds, and there seem to be a lot of LPN positions in LTC, but I haven't seen any job openings for OR, ER, or L&D nurses, which I what I really have a desire for. I'm in the Huron/ Sandusky area. Am I looking in the wrong places? :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I know where I live in Northwest Ohio, they do hire LPN's. All of the hospitals in the Toledo area do. If anyone is from this area and may be interested, check them out.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I'm curious about this as well. I keep reading the newspaper classifieds, and there seem to be a lot of LPN positions in LTC, but I haven't seen any job openings for OR, ER, or L&D nurses, which I what I really have a desire for. I'm in the Huron/ Sandusky area. Am I looking in the wrong places? :)

Finding LPNs who want to work in the hospital is not a problem. Finding RNs who is another story. There are more LPNs wanting hospital work then their are postitions available so they will not advertise. On the other hand, there are not as many RNs looking as there are positions, so they advertise.

It's true many hospitals do not hire LPNs these days, but really now. Would you want to be in one of those hospitals? Not me, the administration is more interested in appearances (we have the best trained staff) than in quality nursing care. Not that RNs do not give quality care, they do. It's that you can hire more LPNs, thus providing better care simply because no two nurses can care for as many pts as 3 nurses can.. There are many who would disagree with me, but that is how I see it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I was doing my pre-req for the RN program, but after careful consideration I am going to start the LPN program. WIth the RN program, I would not even get in until Summer 07, with the LPN program, I can get in Spring 05 and be done in 06...working in the field I desire to work in. Then I hope to find the opportunity to do a LPN to RN program.

I think if you are really eager to begin your career (as I am) and get more experience, then this is a good choice.

Welcome any opinions

:-)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion