I've been an LPN for 16 years and have lived in FL, TX, LA, MS and IA. I liked living in the south for many reasons and one was that they let LPN's do a lot more than in IL or IA. I'm IV therapy certified so I can give IV meds and start and IV. I can draw blood, but can't hang it. Right now I work in home health because of a medical problem and make $18/hr. I work for a agency that does health fairs and make $25-$35 hour, but it is only part time now and then. I was studying for my RN but my medical problem makes me unable to be on my feet for any length of time so I've switched programs to health service management.