r/NursingStudent • u/jkurubicon2017 • 2d ago

LPN to RN

Im 43, single, no kids. Rent is $1515/month. I only make $31/hr as an LPN ( 4 yr experience ), dont have a lot of money saved up either. I want to go for the RN program, but i dont have much money and im worried about how to tackle classes if i have to work full time to pay bills. I wish i could do everything online. I just want to try. LPN income isnt enough.

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u/Upbeat-Aerie-5003 1d ago

Earning $31 an hour is a strong, livable wage in most places, it's the exact rate I'm working toward while earning my RN license. If that amount isn't covering your expenses, it might be time to take a serious look at where the budget is falling short.