nursing career and back issues

I have had arthritis in my back for the last 20+ years, and can manage mostly like everyone else, and can lift when I really need to, but probably not on a frequent, regular basis. I wanted to be a nurse 25 years ago, but talked out of it back then by well meaning family and friends. I also have been Type I for 10 years now...

Wanting to know if anyone has any insights, experience with this and if a good idea for me to proceed with plans to get an ABSN. Any advice would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance for your help!