Where do you want to work as an LPN?

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Even though I have along time before I even finish school I have already started researching what type of places and jobs I want. I really want to work in a dialysis clinic, this is my first choice. My second choice is to work in a rehabilitation clinic. My third choice is to work as a methadone nurse. I really don't want to work in a nursing home.

WHAT TYPE PLACES ARE YOU FUTURE NURSES LOOKING TO WORK? I would love to know!!

Specializes in Pediatrics, chemical dependency & MH.

Hello,

I've been a licensed LPN since 1993 and I have gotten experience working in LTC as a charge nurse, and in a chemical dependency unit in a small hospital, and pediatric home health. It is hard for LPNs to get into facilities other than LTC facilities I've found, though it may be more of a regional thing than anything else. I've been trying to get into hospice care, but that's tough too on the East Coast. (It is the norm out here in the NE for nearly everyone to have at least one Master's degree in something! LOL!)

I'm hoping that completing my BSN (I'm in a bridge program now) and having a BA in Psychology will give an opportunity to work with pediatric hospice, AIDS patients, and mental health clients. I know I will be working for many years yet, and I'm loving the process of learning and being challenged by new cases and job opportunities. I am committed to learning and growing in my profession, and to making a difference wherever I can, and I'm dedicated to helping other nurses find their own way too. Good luck to all of you in your professional pursuits!

Happy 4th (and be safe out there)!

Leslie

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Specializes in NP student.

After graduation I'll accept any type of nursing job (LTC, assisted living , hospice ....whatever will be available, I am not picky bc California job market is pretty tough and I need experience!) , but in future I would like to become NP and work in aesthetics/plastic surgery area.

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Once I graduate, I will most likely work in a Nursing home for 1year just to gain experience, then go into a hospital, or clinic....but my long-term goal is to get my masters in Nursing and work in Antepartum/Postpartum unit in a hospital

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I graduate in about 3 weeks. I just applied to one of my state's correctional facilities. That would be my first choice.

One of the local hospitals that we do clinical at told my instructor that they would like to hire 2 graduate LPNs from my class. I feel very fortunate and honored that I was one of the names she recommended. So I also applied there, but haven't heard anything as of yet. It would be great experience tho because it is a MedSurg floor and they use their LPNs to their fullest abilities. (Scope of Practice)

But just incase neither of those pan out I'm still searching...

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I would like to work in obstetrics or dermatology. I'm not sure in either fields actively hire LPNs but I have worked in both as a medical assistant and I loved it. My main goal is to become and RN.

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Hospice, school nurse, or assisted living

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