~~Susita~~
Puritan Board Junior
My wife is a nurse and she has always worked very really hard at this. Before we had kids, she worked outside the home - an opportunitiy to learn more.
Now that we are not in the States, her "profession" (I prefer to call it a "calling") really is an asset wherever she goes. It is a "ministry" if you are comfortable in calling it that.
It is the perfect home-based ministry, especially if you live overseas. It is also quite an asset raising kids out of the US and your husband will be thankful for your skills. My wife gives all the immunizations and I can go hiking and travel far knowing that I leave my children in very able hands.
Inside the USA, however, your job as a nurse will try to work you to death and will interfere with your personal life.....
.... you should make plans on using your skill overseas somewhere.....oh wait, I see that you already are......
Thanks for the link you sent! I'll be sure to check that out. I'll have to remain in the states for at least two years so I can pay back the hospital (need to sign a contract to get through school), but after that, we'll see. At least I'll have some experience in the ER when I head over. If you have any stories or advice (I'm sure you do!) then please don't hesitate to send a PM.
Take care!