Nursing Shortage?

U.S.A. Ohio

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I have been hearing for years about a nursing shortage in Ohio and across the country. One newspaper (USA Today, I believe) recently ran an article that said something to the effect of "there will never be an unemployed nurse".

I beg to differ. I know way too many LPN's who are new grads and having an extremely hard time getting a job!

The other day on Fox News, I was really surprised to see them use the term "RN shortage" instead of "nursing shortage" I think "RN Shortage" fits better.

I live in Sandusky and we have an oversaturation of LPNs. Currently, we have around 3-4 LPN schools within a 40 miles radius. There are not enough LPN jobs in my area for the number of graduates. It took my husband's cousin seven months to find an LPN job and even then, she could only find part-time. Due to the economy, she was laid off within two months of getting the job. She is currently working in fast food.

I am moving towards the Lima area this late summer. I've talked to several DON's in that area and I am basically hearing the same thing---an oversaturation of LPN schools in that area.

I am curious as to what area members are from and is there an LPN oversaturation where you are at.

What do you think about the term "nursing shortage"?

Where in Ohio can an LPN get a job?

And age discrimination is rampant (can't be proven, but it's obvious if you're highly qualified but still can't get the job).

I will completely agree with the age discrimation is rampant! I know it can never be proven, but I have a hard time believing that a new grad with no experience (and much younger than I) would be better suited for a job when I have more hands on nursing experience. I hope you find a job soon! I know how frustrating and defeating it can be!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Personally, I wouldn't discourage anyone from getting their ASN. In 2 years when they obtain their degree, the economy will have rebounded by then and RN jobs will be plentiful once again.
I don't think the economy will rebound in two short years. I would not be surprised if the economic climate did not improve until 10 or 15 years from now.
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I don't think the economy will rebound in two short years. I would not be surprised if the economic climate did not improve until 10 or 15 years from now.
The Fed has openly stated that they expect no significant growth for at least the next 2-3 years, hence the unprecedented move of their promise not to raise the prime rate for at least two years.
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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

Remember there is a whole group of people who stand to make lots of money by telling the nursing shortage lie.

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