My mother is an LPN but hasn't worked in a hospital setting for a very long time is telling me that there are no jobs for LPN's. This startled me and I have been thinking about changing to Surg Tech. However, I think I would have more choices being an LPN and I will also be able to complete the bridge program to be an RN. Can anyone give me advice about jobs for LPN's? I know where I want to end up and believe that LPN will get me going in that direction. Can you give me some pointers on what jobs are out there for LPN's and the best way to go about getting them. Thank you again for your help!

I thought so. I would rather work in med/surg or peds rather than geriatrics. I just hope I can find what I want. Thank you for your post! It is much appreciated.

Around here, most LPN's work in LTC or Assisted Living. Over the past ten years or so, it seems as if the hospitals have been phasing them out in favor of RN's. Considering the nursing shortage I don't know how wise that is.

Jenn

As an active LPN, it is very hard to find a job outside of a LTC facility or assisted living. Like mentioned above most hospitals are "phasing out the LPN". If they do hire an LPN, they are typically used as a patient care provider, in which you get no real nursing experience. Most doctors offices are using medical assistants instead of LPN's. My advice is to go work at a LTC, get your required hours and move on to your RN. I was lucky enough to find a place that has given me a ton of experience as a LPN which in turn has given me more confidence that I will be able to handle the role of the RN once I am able to go back.

I can't wait to get my RN, because I am getting burnt out on LTC. I would just like more variety. I am working now in Hospiceand /Pallative care. I do not want to limit myself. I need more challenges. I am personally not satisified and do not like feeling limited. Don't get me wrong getting my LPN has been the best thing I have done for myself and has given me tremendous experiences, I just get bored easily I guess.