Nursing is tough, intense study and very stressful. If u can't tolerate stress and can't do critical thinkings, then the profession is not for you. No doubt nurses makes a lot of money, esp RN. They have career ladders steps where they can show their proficiency and earn a lot. Its a profession of respect. Caring somebody isn't a easy task, has never been and will be never. You need a caring heart, you need a passion, and you need lots of knowledge and you need to be intelligent to be a good nurse. If not, you will get drowned.   BTW, I have seen lots of good male nurses who does better job handling the critical situation. Its  nurses who can save your life when you became hopeless and powerless over life critical situations.