I have joined this forum specifically to ask your help. I am trying to decide LPN or RN. I am 44 years old. I do not have time to further myself in nursing to a BA degree. I have been a practice manager for a urology practice for 20 years. Now I am in a position to change my focus. My desire is to: Work in hospice doing the hands on care of patients. Meds, vitals, care, cleaning, talking, changing, helping the family to understand what is happening to them. I have cared for 3 people in this way with my family. I feel this is significant work. I do not want to be a manager anymore. I have no problem taking orders and criticizm from others. I would like to make $40,000 a year. What do I do? RN or LPN What do all you nurses think?