I need opinions. I know all of you are good at voicing them....

[GypsySorcerer]

I would say if nursing is absolutely what you want to do, go for it. Yes, in this economy, good jobs are hard to come by. But it's really not worth it if you are miserable and are constantly thinking of returning to school.

The RN time commitment isn't too terribly long, so you will be able to return to work in a couple of years, and you can always further your education later as you have mentioned already.

My grandmother and both of my aunts are nurses, and they have all had great careers. They've also worked in such a variety of settings....hospitals, private practices, teaching, home health, school nursing... you name it, they've done it.

Good luck to you, Maria! Hope it works out.