Hey Doug,
I was in the same position as you are in, but I'm 30 years old and in alternative health profession (chiropractor). I congrat to all the nurse out there and I just started my LVN program in community college. I didn't get into the RN program in California because they are all on the Lottery system.
I enjoy the interact and love this new experience, but as all good things must come to an end. There is always a point in someones life that they can burn out. Nursing have many different options in the speciality that you choose. you can go to any health field of nusring...teaching...nursing home, etc..you get the point.
Oh I will still practice chiropractic, but would be doing nursing also.
"You are never too old to Learn"
Chironurse