Suggestions for getting started

I'm finally ready to take the step and on a full time basis. Any suggestions?

My advice is go for it. I have and never looked back

Kristens, I know that you have had a rough time with health issue but please, please get some counseling from a professional before you make a lot of commitments which your body does not need. As a health care professional I feel empowered to advise medically naive folks to seek advise from appropriate medical professionals. That is part of what a professional nurse does.