C.T.
i'm not a lpn but i'm currently in school to become a RN,but i am also a CNA (nurses assistant). in michigan most LPN's work in nursing homes due to most hospitals wanting RN's. RN's have much more knowledge when it comes to medical procedures and most hospitals wnat that. I have noticed that the few LPN that do work in hospitals end up doing CNA duties with a few nursely(my own little word)duties such as passing meds and drawing blood. but even in nursing home there has to be a RN on duty for cather care, IV care and a few other duties that LPN are NOT allowed to do. LPN's make good money but RN's make more. I hope that you pursue your RN. even if you become a LPN hopefully you use that as a stepping stone to go further. BSN make more and can also be ADON( assistant director of nursing) or DON (Director of nursing) but you cna be both with an RN also. MSN( masters in nursing) can do clinicals and teach. And PhD can do it all. It sounds like this is a great goal for you and hope that you obtain it and use it to do good for others and yourself. GOOD LUCK!