I have been an Lpn for 5 years now. I am not young, I am in my mid 40's. I went back to school when I was 40 years old with 2 young children. I always felt blessed that I had this amazing opportunity, like a second chance to do something that I've always wanted to do and become a nurse. Nursing school was not easy, however, I felt like I made a great accomplishment. I never thought for once after I had graduated, I would think about becoming an RN. I felt content to be an Lpn. Friends of mine are always asking me when I will go back to get my RN. I have tried in the past and finished just a few prerequisites but couldn't do the algebra or stats. I was never any good at math and math has changed a lot since I've been in algebra 1 many years ago. A few of the nursing students thay I've gone to school with have become RNs now. I am extremely happy for them. I don't feel happy with myself. My 2 beautiful children are adults now and are going to college. I feel like it's their turn now and things always happen for a reason. Just when I learn to accept that I am an Lpn, another person jabs me with that question. I just want to know if anyone else is feeling the same way. I know that we ARE all nurses and we have worked hard for our licenses and ultimately work hard to give compassionate care to our patients. Thank you for taking time to read this!😃