Thinking about going into a NP program and need some opinions!

Well after graduating with my Bachelor of Nursing Degree in fall 2010 and working full-time since (I know, I don't have a ton of experience--but more then most I talk to based on where I work) graduation I am debating going back to University for my Masters of Nursing with focus on Nurse Practitioner.

I am young (23) and very eager to expand in the nursing field. I currently work in a pretty busy Rural Hospital that is too far from everything but close enough to not get anything (if you know what I mean). So we deal with everything from MI's, Obs, Surgery, ICU (we dont have one but you have to do what you have to do, etc...). Being in a rural setting we are always struggling with staffing issues and it is extremely hard to get away for more education so a lot of it is done on the net with journals or through telehealth over satellite. The town I am in desperately needs another form of primary care as the current system is not working and is affecting the people.

So my questions that I have that I need real NP's opinions for are the following:

1. Am I too young?
   
2. By the time I enter the program (if I get accepted) would 3 years be enough experience?
   
3. How do you like being a NP?
   

My overall goal is to work in a clinic at the local hospital or under a physician (best friend is in med school and is thinking of opening a cohort business together). I want to stay in the location I am in now manly because its home, there is a need for an NP and all my hobbies are here!

I have a year (well 11 months) to decide if I want to continue my education as I want to finish before I turn 26 years old (I like to get things done fast!).

Thanks for reading.

Brandon.