It took me 4 years to finish my bachelor of nursing at Griffith ( who were wonderful! ) I had a newborn in 4th year ( did part time) and they were soooo supportive! I have worked 18 months as a surgical nurse in brissy and am now going back in January to do my masters in midwifery. Go the way I did! you will learn so much more, have a career in TWO different fields, I find you will be much more respected if you have done both (not saying doing the midi degree isn't respectful) but from a patient's perspective I know I would rather an RN turned midwife than a 20 year old who only know how to deliver babies. You will be much more confident and know so much more.