Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! That must suck...I guess it must depend on the state bc i live in Charlotte NC and LPNs here are paid 25.00 a hr working in a private practice..i guess if you have a family and u absolutely have to do what you have to do to survive you do it, but i couldnt wouldnt work for under 13.00 a hr, bc i have kids that i need to provide for and i have to live to and i have BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!but i applaud you...good luck!