Are there jobs for LVN's or LPN?

I am unemployed and looking at going to a trade school to be an LVN (LPN). I keep hearing that there is a shortage of nurses, but also that hospitals are not hiring LVN's only RNs. Would going to a 13 month school for LVN be a good idea? I want something where I will have a very good shot to be able to get a job after school. Or is there a better medical career I could do in 1-2 yrs that would have better job security?