HELP! I may need to drop out of nursing school!

[floridagrl2000]

I just started my pre-req's for nursing school a few days ago. I am really starting to have second thoughts on becoming a nurse. I have always been the caregiver type and know I will be a good nurse but I want to make sure I know what I am getting myself into.

It will take me about 3 years overall to get my RN (including the 1 year for my pre-req's). As of now, I have my esthetician license as well as CME (laser hair removal license), but want to make more money as well as have more respect from others in the work place. I know nurses have to "pay their dues" in the beginning (long crazy hours/days), but eventually I thought hours/days get better along with time. I want to start having kids after I get out of nursing school but how long do I have long/crazy work days? Is it better to not work when I get out and wait for kids to get older before I start working at all? Is there any hope of working part-time as a nurse starting out? Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!

[Chinese nurse2b]

dont give up!