New LVN/LPN working in Nursing home?

Hi, I have decided that I would love to become a nurse and have been looking into LVN and RN programs. As of now, I have decided that I would rather be a VN/PN. I may do the LVN to RN bridge, but I will decide on that later. I'm wanting to work in a nursing home when I get my license. How hard is it for NEW LVN/LPN's to get a job in a nursing home? I am hoping to work around the San Antonio or the Houston area. Not that I'm too concerned with the pay, but what is the difference between nursing home pay and hospital pay? Also, what is the job market like for LVN/LPN's? Thanks for any information you can give..even if I didn't ask!!