<p>You are making the right decision, especially if your goal is to be a nurse. You do not want to be saddled with that kind of debt. And while college may be a once in a lifetime event, I know very few people who consider college the highlight of their lives or the most important decision they ever made. You have a great career goal and that should be your focus not the four years you spend in college. After the fact you will realize it is only a tiny blip on the screen and you will be so happy not to have that debt.</p>