Need some answers from LPN's

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Wow! I was laid off from my job and decided to have a career change. And become a male LPN. But, my training program is asking me to do 2 informational interviews with LPN and answer following questions.

• What is the labor market demand for this job?
• What skills, education and previous experience are required?
• What will be starting pay in first year and in fifth year?

I talked to people from nursing home and hospitals. But, they said they were busy.

Can anyone help me?

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Wow! I was laid off from my job and decided to have a career change. And become a male LPN. But, my training program is asking me to do 2 informational interviews with LPN and answer following questions.

• What is the labor market demand for this job?
• What skills, education and previous experience are required?
• What will be starting pay in first year and in fifth year?

I talked to people from nursing home and hospitals. But, they said they were busy.

Can anyone help me?

I am an LVN. These answers are based on my experience.
1. Labor market demand: Fair. Better for those who have experience, you might have to relocate to find a job.
2. Some employers will hire somebody right out of school with the only consideration being that their license is in good standing. Others look for experience, especially for specialty jobs. The more experience a nurse has, the better chance of getting hired. All want the minimum education, e.g. graduation from practical nursing program.
3. In my area, the pay is pretty much the same for one year and five years out. The average is $18-$20 an hour. Many employers are lowering their pay rates to $15-$17 an hour.
Hope this helps.