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Thursday, February 25, 2010

 

Los Angeles Nursing Jobs: LVNs

Those seeking Los Angeles nursing jobs should consider working as a licensed vocational nurse.

The healthcare industry throughout the nation as a whole has remained stable despite the economic recession. Although the Los Angeles area has lost some jobs on a monthly basis, employment has increased over the year.

The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area's education and health services industry employed 520,200 workers during December 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 520,600 workers during November, but a 1.9 percent increase from December 2008.

Nursing is one of the most popular and most needed professions in the healthcare industry. Some areas throughout the country are having trouble finding enough qualified workers to fill open nursing positions. Along with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses are among the most popular nursing occupations.

Licensed vocational nurses care for ill, injured, convalescent or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes and similar institutions. Most LVNs work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

In order to become an LVN, you must first obtain the proper licensing. In addition, most employers prefer candidates with postsecondary vocational training. During Q1 2009, LVNs in the Los Angeles area earned an average salary of $22.92 per hour, according to the California Employment Development Department.

Positions for LVNs are expected to grow during the near future. Employment in Los Angeles County is expected to increase from 17,940 workers during 2006 to 20,180 by 2016, a growth rate of 12.5 percent.

Throughout California, the top industries employing LVNs are:

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