BigVarmit, I have had my degree for two years now, The hardest studying I have ever done. Everyone in the class cried at sometime, includeing me. I work as a nurse in a mental hospital now and I like it a lot. I farmed for 23 years and went broke and drifted for several years and had to find something to make a living. It is a stressfull occupation but you can sure find a job. If you try nursing, remember: It will be you in the chair studying. It's TOUGH.
Good luck. eddiegjr