New LPN grad-where should I work?

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2007

I am also an LPN/NYC, you can work in a med- surg unit, a LTC, yes, indeed our options are limited but they grow with experience I am also a new grad!

I didn't want to work in a clinic just because I wanted experience, so maybe you can work in a clinic after you get your skills together. Good Luck to you! P.S agency work it good too, but I think experience is needed, see about it anyway!

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 29, 2007

You will need to take into account the aspects of work that are important to you. Furthermore, you will need to realistically assess your local job market.

If money is an issue to you, be aware that LPN doctor's office work is horribly low-paying. LPN hospital positions also tend to be low-paying for new hires, and some cities have stopped hiring LPNs into their hospital units.

Nursing homes, home health, hospice, and assisted living are the waves of the future for LPNs.

DarciaMoonz, LPN · May 1, 2007

Well first off I would like to say congrats to you:balloons: !!!!! Where to work is a decision you would have to make yourself. Your decision can be based on many things. What clinical sites did you like the best (the hospital setting or LTC setting, Dr. office etc.). What are you looking for pay wise? LTC pays more than the hospital, BUT for experience the hospital is more appropriate. Location, location, location. How far are you willing to travel for work, and if you do decide to go a bit farther from where you reside, what is going to be the expense as far as gas goes? Basically you have to take in the whole picture, all the way down to personal expenses. When you find a place that you may be interested in, ask questions, like how many beds, how long is the orientation, what type of care do they provide (rehab, ltc, alzheimers/dementia, acute/chronic). Ask for a tour to get a feel for the place. I hope some of this helped and good luck in your search;) .

nursesaideBen · May 2, 2007

If you can't get into a hospital position or don't want a hospital position skilled nursing/rehab would be a pretty good place to start, brittle diabetics, lots of fresh hip replacements, occasional IV antibiotics or fluids. Like the Commuter said LTC, ALF, etc are booming for LPN's right now. Also consider Correctional Facilities and psychiatric hospitals. Some adult day cares hire LPN's as well. Good luck!