[debree2]

First of all I would like to say hello to everyone. My name is Don B.
I am a 28 year old male with a lot of compassion and creativity and I plan to start nursing school soon. I am currently pursing a M.S. in Plant Science. I will finish this Dec. and I am going to enroll in a second degree B.S. Nursing program. I have been reading several books on nursing and I especially like the textbook Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing by Taylor et al. 2001. I know this book is somewhat old but it was cheap and I am sure that a great deal of nursing theory and practice has not changed.

I am aware that nurses deal with a great deal of abuse from patients, doctors, and fellow nurses. Can anyone out there share some experiences they have had with me?

I am interested in neonatal care, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. As I am a passionate viewer of Discovery Health (Babies Special Delivery, Birth Day Live, The Critical Hour, Trauma: Life in the E.R., and Lifeline). Can anyone out there share some advice and experience with me?

Nursing, to me, seems like a discipline in which I can express my compassionate nature and treat my patients as whole (mulitdimensional beings) instead of mechanical cells.

I would like any feed back and advice this community has to offer regarding my plans to become a nurse. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Don B.
M.S. Student

[Tweety]

Hi Don. Compassion for another human being is what it's all about. Good luck in all you do.

[debree2]

Originally Posted by 3rdShiftGuy

Hi Don. Compassion for another human being is what it's all about. Good luck in all you do.

Thanks for the reply. If you have any other advice or comments in the future please send them my way. Hope to chat with you more in the future.

Don B.

[Tweety]

You're welcome. Be sure to post in the appropriate boards whatever questions you have. There's a male nurses forum too if your interested. Good luck!

[Rep]

Hello and welcome to allnurses!

[debree2]

Originally Posted by Rep

Hello and welcome to allnurses!

Thanks for the reply. Congratulations. Sorry, I did not catch you last night.
I hope to chat with you more in the future.

Don B.

[debree2]

Originally Posted by 3rdShiftGuy

You're welcome. Be sure to post in the appropriate boards whatever questions you have. There's a male nurses forum too if your interested. Good luck!

Thanks again for your reply. I will log into the male nurses forum in the future.
Hope to chat with you there.

Have a good night.
Don B.

[Thunderwolf]

Welcome to allnurses!!!!!

[debree2]

Originally Posted by Thunderwolf

Welcome to allnurses!!!!!

Thank you for your greeting. I am excited about working around such pure beings. I feel a great sense of duty to children. I am not familiar with the Lakota language but the quote was eloquent...