What states allow LPN/LVN in the hospitals??

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Currently living in CT, am a 2+ year LPN. So far been working in long term care all 2+ years. Have grown tired of being in LTC. Would like to be working in a hospital setting, unfortunately in CT they don't hire LPNs in the hospitals. Just wondering what states have hospitals that hire LPN/LVNs??? Going for my RN is not in the cards in the near future, before anyone asks. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Med/Onc,Ped Home Health.

here in texas we have lvns working in our hospital. we have 4 in my nicu unit. texas is a looong way from conn, but if you are willing to travel, the jobs are here :thankya:

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care.

Georgia..........Georgiaaaaaaaaaa

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

New York has them as well, mostly city hospitals.

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Virginia if you're willing to come on down!

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

I live in Texas, where LVN/LPNs are still utilized in the hospital setting.

I attend school in Oklahoma, where LPNs are also utilized in hospitals. I am attending an LPN-to-RN bridge program in Oklahoma City, and many of my classmates are LPNs working in the OR, ER, med/surg, and other hospital departments.

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This is a facility by facility requirement. No state keeps LPNs out of the hospital that I know of.

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Specializes in LTC.

Good luck. Maybe you can get your RN to have a better shot at working in a hospital ?

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

The OP already stated that returning to school at this time may not be an option for her.

Maybe there are other areas that can raise your interest...rehab, corrections, home care? I can understand your frustration. I guess that if you reside in an area that is not heavily populated, and the few hospitals there are not hiring LPNs, then, it does decrease your choices. I wish the best for you!

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Specializes in LTC.
The OP already stated that returning to school at this time may not be an option for her.

Maybe there are other areas that can raise your interest...rehab, corrections, home care? I can understand your frustration. I guess that if you reside in an area that is not heavily populated, and the few hospitals there are not hiring LPNs, then, it does decrease your choices. I wish the best for you!

Oops I missed that part. Sorry. :o:sniff:

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.

We live in Louisiana and our state does and has as long as I can remember allow LPNs to work in the hospital setting. I guess I just never thought about it, but I didn't realize some states may not work LPNs in the hospital setting.

Anne, RNc

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Currently living in CT, am a 2+ year LPN. So far been working in long term care all 2+ years. Have grown tired of being in LTC. Would like to be working in a hospital setting, unfortunately in CT they don't hire LPNs in the hospitals. Just wondering what states have hospitals that hire LPN/LVNs??? Going for my RN is not in the cards in the near future, before anyone asks. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hi Jeepgirl, This is not pertaining to your original question because I personally would not have any info on that simply because I am in LPN school right now and I live in new york.But after I graduate I was looking into moving to CT and I was just wondering what is the approximate salary per hour in LTC facilities in CT??????/Any info would help.Thanks in advance!

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