Unsure wether to pursue Nursing

I am in the US, but I will always encourage anyone to go into Nursing.

I am not sure what a RPN is...I am guessing it is like our LPN (a practical nurse).
As a RN for 12 years I have found my career to always be rewarding. It has provided security and flexibilty to me and <a href="http://www.srch-results.com/lm/rtl.asp?k=my%20family" onmouseover="window.status='my family'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">my family</a>. Usually in the US you start out in a general medical/surgical area, but can transfer to a variety or areas after a years experience. As a RN I have been able to work flexible hours and support my family. In the US also if you continue on with your education then you can do VERY well financially. My best friends husband is a Nurse Anesthetist and he makes over 100,000 dollars a year for 36-40 hours a week of work. Now he needed to go on to get a Masters Degree to do this, but still its not too shabby. I have been able to trade my services for summer camp tuition for my boys. I work a few days at a resident YMCA summer camp and they go for free (camp tuition is usually $600 dollars a week per child). Its fun and relatively easy work...a vacation for all. I started out as a nursing assistant and then went and got an Associate Degree RN (3 years technical college)....I am finishing my Bachelor Degree and will pursue a Masters Degree in Nursing. So I have worked my way up the ladder. I did not opt to get my LPN as it wasn't a feasible step...for one more year I could have my RN. Nursing if it is your true calling is the greatest profession on earth. You can always find a job in any part of the world really.....the language of caring is universal. Hope this helps!!! Darci