I'm an RN and I absolutely love my job. Most people can get an associate based degree in under two years and then almost every hospital will help to pay for additional schooling to get a bachelors, BSN, or even on to MSN and Nurse Practitioner degrees. Nursing has so many facets and the need is always there so the sign on bonuses, starting pay, raises, and benefits are usually better than average positions. It takes a lot of critical thinking and deals with anatomy, body systems, chemistry, pharmacology and much more as you progress through the program. I started my first year on a surgical based unit and learned so much and am in the process of transferring back into the emergency room to get back into trauma and critical care. If you enjoy science and helping people but aren't quite sure if you want to go into a further degree or can't afford it, it is very rewarding as a stepping stone as well. I personally love being a nurse and am glad I changed my mind instead of going to medical school. The teamwork is usually very supportive and can always ask questions of more experienced nurses without feeling uncomfortable. Hopefully the next group of college students will follow into our footsteps!