Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

That is exactly how I made 100,000+ for many years... was paid at a rate of 48/hr, worked 48hr/week and usually worked 44 weeks/year... (do the math) needed at least 2 months off a year to enjoy life and travel. Note: This was a position as a travel nurse, usually 3 month contracts at a time.. appartment, car, and travel to and from destination provided and paid for. I often worked more than 48/hr per week which usually brought my annual up to $115,000 to $120,000 USD. So as I said before... come aboard, we could use the help. PS. I have always worked trauma centers prior to being a flight nurse. I must not forget to mention that I always worked in California... I find this to be one of the better states to work in as a nurse.... minus the current governator

There is demand for all kinds of nursing.

Noodles, do it man. It will take a little bit but I believe that you will like it. Also, if you and your wife are nurses, you can call your ticket. You can live anywhere. Nurses are in huge demand. Maybe....both of you take a travel job to Australia or some place like that. The world is your oyster. I don't like oysters but I have heard of that saying, lol.

Peace
Genhen

Do you happen to know whether nurses are more demand in australia or USA ?

Hi there! My husband decided to switch to nursing at 33 after he got hurt at work and couldn't go back to a job with repetitive motion. We were living in Colorado at the time and the waiting lists there are a joke. He would have never made it so we moved back to Chicago and he is in the LPN program now. When he finishes he will take a bridge course to get the RN. This was the quickest way for us to do it.
Do some research and find out what is best for your family. It will be tough as you know but nursing is a very rewarding career and a 2 RN household has many many benefits not just monetary.
Good Luck