What jobs for LPN besides Nursing homes?

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Hello everyone

I begin LPN school in the fall. I am almost positive I will not stop there, I will either go for an RN or pursue further education in a different direction. I want to work with children with developmental disabilities for my long tern goal. My plan is to get my LPN license and work in this capacity as I go to school towards my ultimate goal.

Besides nursing homes, what opportunities are there for an LPN? I don't see myself being happy in that setting, but I am not sure what else would be out there. I live in Mass. Thank you!!

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Specializes in CMSRN.

Clinic, such as urgent care or primary care, and home health care are both options for LPNs. Good luck!

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Clinic, such as urgent care or primary care, and home health care are both options for LPNs. Good luck!

Do pediatricians use LPNs?

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.
Do pediatricians use LPNs?

Yes, pediatric offices, as many MD offices, use LPNs. MD offices generally pay the least among LPN jobs though.

If you're looking for acute experience, try working at an LTACH. Most LTAC's still utilize LPNs. California has one of the most restrictive scopes of practice for LVNs, yet as an LVN (with IV certification) I was starting IVs, managing fluids, and hanging blood. The LTACH where I work has Med-Surg units and an ICU, with a large proportion of patients on telemetry and vents, so there's no shortage of opportunities to cultivate skills that will make you marketable once you're an RN.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Assisted living facilities, board and care, psychiatric facilities, out patient clinics, school nursing, urgent care,

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I think it depends on where you live too. I am currently in school to be an LPN and I am on an ortho unit for clinical and there are LPNs on my unit and throughout the hospital. Their role is limited but I asked her and she said she is paid as an LPN and works basically as a CNA. But that depends on the state you live in. Ive also heard of LPNs in doctors offices, USAjobs has positions for LPNs. Go to Indeed.com and type in LPN and your location that will give you a good idea.

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Specializes in hospice.

My hospice company hires LPNs, which is why I applied to LPN school and have decided to take that first stepping stone myself. :)

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