As a nurse of 21 years and presently in middle management for 4 years I think you could bring a lot to the profession. Rational thinking, prioritizing, a desire to care for others and maturity are trusted and necessary skills in our chosen field. Educational requirements will be a committment that you will have to put yourself out there for. Sorry I know of no place where you can "play nurse" to see if it is for you. I have been at it for many years and have worked in many areas; I have never been bored, defeated, felt like a failure or decided it was not worth it. I have been bone tired, sad, frustrated, overworked, understaffed and emotionally drained. This is a job worth all of the above mentioned and many I left out but it is not for everybody. I wish you the best.