Okay, hello! I'm new here, obviously. I'm currently working as an LPN in LTC. it seems that in my area. Lpns have to luck into office jobs, and good paying ones at that! My hubby is permanently disabled and does not generate an income. We are currently fighting the state on that one! I also have a child that is just over a year. I'm really interested in doing the program LPN to rn through excelsior. I am not sure if I'm misunderstanding or what, but I do believe that one hospital in my area offers to help shoulder the financial burden for school payment and u take classes through their instructors. Also, somewhere I read about a $100 stipend per day while in school, since the classes are full time. Getting the stipend would definitely be a financial cut, but I could make it work that way. So basically, I want to know if anyone has any advice in that area? Where could I get a stipend to pay my family s bills while I'm in school full time? Thanks for hearing my wants and questions, as I'm sure there are lots more to come. (pA)