I am a 48 year old ICU nurse and I am working on a masters degree. I have just finished my first year actually. It was much harder than I expected. I am working toward a FNP degree. It IS what I want to do, but I am so stressed out by the work load, plus my usual life stressors that we all have, and I do have to work full time...I just am wondering if it is worth it. And I am going into debt to do this. I am very discouraged. I want to kept moving forward. I want to be a nurse practitioner, but I don't want to be stressed out and suffer a huge debt burden. Should I just say uncle? Should I say I have a good enough career now, and kick back and enjoy my life? I sure would welcome any feedback. Thanks.