I am in the same position. A community College offering RN, and a University that offers LPN. I am planning to get my LPN and then bridge to RN. Boy, I agree that educational background does not a professjonal make. We do what we have to do to achieve our goals. I am planning on continuing for my Masters as well. I've had people try to discourage my decision because I'm 45 and already "too old" to really have a need for a Masters degree. Stupid people say stupid things. I'm in Washington State, BTW.