I'm a recent college grad considering the nursing field. I'm raising a toddler and work full-time. To make it easier on myself, thought I'd get my feet wet and become an LPN first, train to be an RN after paying off debts. HOWEVER, reading the forums is discouraging! LPN's regret not becoming RN's, RN's say the LPN program is a waste of time. I currently make $10/hr in retail and some LPN wages posted online aren't any better. Salary.com lists that LPN's in my area average 30k to 39k a year, which is great, but does this sound appropriate or farfetched? I live between Atlanta and Nashville. Down to business--I'd love to hear from LPN's who are willing to share advice, positive or negative. Do you love your job or have regrets? Also, if you don't mind, throw some salaries at me. Thanks in advance!