Worth Being A LPN

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Is it worth going to school for a lpn??? Or just stay a medical assistant??? I've heard that it is stressful becoming a lpn. I'm sure the pay is different then a medical assistant. Are their jobs for a lpn?? And are lpn's in demand???

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

Job outlook for LPNs is dependent upon your geographic location.

I completed a medical assistant program 15 years ago and could never land a job that actually paid a living wage. However, the LVN license was very much worth it for me.

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Sorry but I don't know how to use the quote botton. From my understanding nursing is a competitive field which means that it might be just as difficult. I also heard that there is a shortage in nursing, so why is it so competitive if there is a shortage?? I live in the midwest, Kansas City, Mo.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

If you want to be a nurse, then become an LVN. I don't know what the job outlook is like where you live, but for me I never had a problem getting a job. Also, LVNs can work in more areas than MAs.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

there is no shortage of nurses.

there are more opportunities fot LVN, than medical assistant

best wishes

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Competitive because the hospitals/clinics/companies want experienced nurses over newly graduates. I think thats why it's competitive.

But as long as you've got the time to study and balance work, why not? Aim for the sky! :))

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I also heard that there is a shortage in nursing, so why is it so competitive if there is a shortage??
This is because many cities and states in the US have absolutely no nursing shortage whatsoever. Actually, many employment markets have too many nurses and too few nursing jobs.
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How long did it take you all to land your first job???

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
How long did it take you all to land your first job???
I landed my first LVN position one day after receiving my temporary license in the mail. However, keep in mind I was licensed in 2006, which was a booming year for new nurses.
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THANK YOU. AORIOLA:yes:

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I got my first LVN position right after I got my license in 2010.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine.

I received my first job offer 1 week before graduation. I worked there with my temp license in orientation status until I took boards a few weeks after graduation. When I passed and my license posted online I was moved from orientation status to a regular floor nurse.

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