I decided to go back to school to become an RN after a short career in sales and retail management. My first degree was in a Bachelors in Communication. I've noticed a lot of educational programs recently catering to second degree students. I am just wondering about any others out there who went into nursing as a second career. What was your first career and why did you decide to leave it for nursing? Also do you regret it or do you think you made the right choice? I believe that I have opened up a whole new world of opportunities now that I am an RN, however I often wonder what if I stayed in my first career and was it worth it.