hi, i was a lpn for 18 years. went thru excelcior. it was hard , wanted to quit several times but got encouragment from hubby.and i knew i had worked to hard to get as far s i did to just give up . im 50 years old and believe me i struggled because my brain is crowed with famkily work and dily problems. ilook back now and glad i perciveered. oh the old cleshea the more money you make the more you need is soooo true you have to pqay for anything you get. it want be easy but go for it dont wait til your an old _____ like me.