No one's hiring LVN's these days

[sweetface]

I spoke to the teacher at the local community college today in Orange County and she said no one is hiring LVN's these days, especially not in hospitals. She said the LVN's we see at hospitals are students, not employee's. Are any LVN's working in hospitals?

Also, for the LVN's in southern CA, especially Orange County, what did you make your first year?

If the shifts are 12 hour shifts, then we are paid 8 straight hours and 4 hours of OT. 3 days on equals 36 hours. Do they allow overtime on the 4th day? If we want OT can you get it easily to make more money?

Also, is the shift differential standard everywhere you go?

Sorry for all the questions.... Just trying to figure out how I will pay for my vocational college loan...

[cookiemomma]

hey everybody;just a little encouragement to all lvn/lpn all over the usa; if you need/want the best job of your career then sign up withthe veterans administration;no kidding;there is a hospital in every state,mutiple outpatient clinics and they are building more;federal gov benefits;san diego, houston, & new york highest pd in the system; I am starting my new career there as i have been an agency nurse for 15 years;immediate hire=5 weeks vacation,11 holidays, above average pay;have you ever heard of not getting paid? not here..they all kinds of extra money incentives;ie;spinal cord injury nurses, icu, er nurses get more;shift dif for evenings/nite and weekends;work a holiday=DOUBLE PAY......but no matter what the benefit package is..it stays the same or increases with longjevity and more education;they pay you to go to school; after 1yr they have program where u go to school and work when u r off school. How grat is that? There is only one joy better than that which is being able to take care of the veterans" who gave everything tey had and more so I could be free..Their's is the ultimate sacrifice;Mine is a honor to now serve them.

May the angels wings suround you and protect you:

[s1shaw]

LPN/LVN Here in Central PA are big time in LTC. If are lucky enough to work in a hospital you will be a Tech, NOT a nurse. And I hear it's not all that bad. NO you are NOT an aide, you do lines, phlebotomy, injections, trachs, etc. Without having to worry about the part of nursing we hate...charting, orders, etc...so it's not all that bad...

But yes, most hospitals do NOT want us :-)

[joesgirllvn]

Hi! I am new to this site and just recently obtained my LVN license. I just moved to Orange County, CA and having a hard time finding work. I feel like I have applied everywhere. LTCs, hospitals, home care. EVERYONE wants one yr. of experience, very frustrating. I do intend to go on to get my RN and deciding what school i want to go to. I went to an info session at West Coast University and I would love to attend, however it is very costly. I was looking into the Indiana State University. Does anyone here attend online classes through them? I would love ANY suggestions, input about school and a job. Thank you!

[raebabelvn, LVN]

Im an LVN in Orange County. I applied everywhere, probably put out like 50 apps, but I ended up getting a job in home health.

[joesgirllvn]

I have tried to apply for Home Health, but everyone keeps telling me they want one year experience. I am just gonna make a list of places and start driving around and dropping off resumes. What home health agency do you work for, and are they hiring new grads??

Thank you!!

[joesgirllvn]

Thanks so much! I emailed my resume! By the way, how do you do private messaging? I am new to this site and can't figure it out!

[joesgirllvn]

Of Course not!! I wouldn't do that! I clicked on your name and it didn't give me that option!

[raebabelvn, LVN]

Well thats lame lol... oh well, anyone reading this thread will be wondering whats going on hahahaha

Ok, good. Thanks for not saying anything. I'm waiting on hearing on a few things before I give my notice. The pay is decent, and the people are amazing. Let me know if you hear from them. I try and help out. Whats your name lol? That would help me help you.

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

There's been plenty of jobs in various fields in my area. for LPNs.

[joesgirllvn]

Ya when I click on your name, it just says, view profile or see all the threads you have posted. I have no idea. My name is Megan and you?

[raebabelvn, LVN]

I'm Rachel.... where did you get your LVN from?

[joesgirllvn]

I just moved here from Visalia. I went to school at Tulare Adult school! I am still frustrated over this message thing. I wonder if I am doing something wrong. Anyways, what about you?