Should I become a dental hygenist or a nurse? I just cannot decide?

I always thought I would do nursing because i'm smart, inquisitive and love school (especially biology and sciences) however, i see now more than ever that nurses have it really tough. Yes they always have a job but they have to deal with gross stuff and work long and weird hours! I was picturing a 9-5 doctors office type job. Now I'm thinking about doing the dental hygenist because that seems like fun and you get paid about the same. Just wondering, do they get benefits (the dental hygenists?) Also is there that jobb versitile? could i go to school and get my bachelors degree in it? I love school and want to get at least my bachelors in whatever i do and i thought dental hygenists only got their ociates? please help!