LVN as a caregiver

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So, what do you all think about a lvn working as a caregiver? Is it something I should not resort to or will that be something that will actually help on my resume with landing a lvn job?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Caregiving is paid healthcare experience, but it is not licensed nursing experience. If you need the money now, I would go ahead and work as a caregiver for the time being. I assume you are in California, which has a horrid LVN job market right now. Good luck to you.

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Caregiving is paid healthcare experience but it is not licensed nursing experience. If you need the money now, I would go ahead and work as a caregiver for the time being. I assume you are in California, which has a horrid LVN job market right now. Good luck to you.[/quote']

Yes, I am from California. Having really hard time finding a job. But thank you for the response. I needed some reassurance.

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