Not to Sure..

himilayaneyes · Apr 18, 2011

That's not true. It all depends on what you want to do. LVNs dominate nursing homes. They also work in clinics and offices. I'd definitely suggest LVN....I think you'll have more opportunities in the future....even more if you decide to be a RN. Look into each area. Good luck.

loveable2011 · Apr 18, 2011

That's not true. It all depends on what you want to do. LVNs dominate nursing homes. They also work in clinics and offices. I'd definitely suggest LVN....I think you'll have more opportunities in the future....even more if you decide to be a RN. Look into each area. Good luck.

] thank you i want to do the LVN more but donjt want to do it after people saying that there isnt many places hiring them so thats why i was undecided.. even though i was FOR SURE thats what i wanted.. but i just had my little boy March 3rd and LVn school is all day 8-5 dont want him to forget about me while im in school all day but in the end i know it will be all worth it!

Juwon · Apr 18, 2011

yea, that is definitely untrue.I know many LPNs as they are called in Illinois who make their education work for them. Personally one that is a friend of the family makes $26/per hour in a LTCF as the QA nurse. Also, some LPNs got recently hired at Kindred Hospital. LPNs can work in hospitals(although it is becoming increasingly hard to find jobs in acute care), LTCFs, Clinics, Agency,etc. One just got to learn how to market themselves. You are only limited as much as you allow yourself to be(although RNs can are more diverse).

OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN · Apr 18, 2011

THere are many threads on here regarding LPN/MA's. While I think both fields are having a tough time finding adequate employment, LPN/LVN seems to be ahead somewhat. I have read an MA board and the very common theme is NO JOBS. And when they finally do get a job after a year or more, the pay is MAYBE $8-$10/hour. I've never heard of any MA making over $15-$16 TOPS. LPN/LVN can and do make more than $20/hour. Some places up to $26/hour.

I'm in Canada, but get many American channels on TV and often see the ads for the vocational schools offering the MA program and stating how in demand MAs are and how fast the field is growing, etc. and I have to chuckle. Not from everything I've read here, on this other MA board and another MA forum. NO JOBS and VERY LOW paying jobs.

ValDonovan · Apr 18, 2011

Still LPN work in central FL. I personally think LPN is the way to go. That way you always have the option of bridging to RN in the future if you want.

And like others have said, LPN's will still work in LTC and schools.

Best of luck on your decision.

Val

pdrgeez · Apr 18, 2011

Hi! I'd definitely say LVN. I just finished a job in which the LVNs (in the ER) started IV's, gave medications and were invaluable resources. I have a high regard for LVNS - some of the best nurses I know. You dont have to work in the ER (where I understand some LVNs have been eliminated). Honorable group of professionals! My friend's daughter just finished her training and is working at a rehab facility making $28/hr. :up:

caliotter3 · Apr 18, 2011

It is true that the job market for LPNLVNs is not great, but it is significantly better than that for MAs. Look at the listings on any of the major employment web sites and you can see this for yourself.

hannahmaepunk · Apr 18, 2011

LVN=LPN

LVN/LPN pay slightly

LPN/LVN bridge= RN

LPN/LVN-turned-RN's somewhat= BSN RN's

That's a good thing

tyvin, BSN, RN · Apr 18, 2011

LVN=LPN
LVN/LPN pay slightly
LPN/LVN bridge= RN
LPN/LVN-turned-RN's somewhat= BSN RN's
That's a good thing

Whoa; where I live the pay difference is RNs make twice as much as the LPNs if not more.

pdrgeez · Apr 18, 2011

So, the rate of $28/hr is in Santa Cruz, CA. A beautiful place to live.

heartflutter, ADN, BSN · Apr 18, 2011

It might be better to get nursing school done and over with while your son is very young, as opposed to missing out on things later on.

LPN is definitely the way to go in my opinion, though. Better options for advancement and you're a nurse, not a "medical assistant", which counts for a lot with some people.

Good luck!