Why more don't pursue nursing is a good question. Excellent income and hard work aside, I don't think that you have addressed the emotional strain of nursing. It literally can suck the life out of you. They spend as much time entering records and addressing bureaucracy as they do performing care. Many patients don't appreciate them. Maybe because they are stressed themselves or maybe are just jerks. It takes a special mentality and passion to succeed in today's nursing world. I couldn't do it.
Add to that challenging career a marriage and family and whew, it exhausts me just thinking about. I'm sure that you contributed to your wife's success by being a good supportive spouse.
Finally, to add to my previous post, I cannot commend my younger daughter enough also. She does home nursing that has it's own unique challenges and does not offer the unifying comfort and camaraderie of coworkers. She has been hit by patients, threatened....... you name it.
Finally, kudos to my grand daughter that starts nursing school this fall!
Again, thanks for bringing up this timely subject. Many of our caregivers and responders need our respect and support to help them recover from the past two years. And, highest respect to both you and your wife.