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I am a third semester student and atheist living in the buckle of the bible belt. There has been lecture on spirituality, but professors are careful to point out the difference between religion and spirituality. Spirituality is about a power higher than ourselves. I tend to have a bit of a problem with that definition, as I think the only power people need is within themselves. Atheists love life and their fellow humans, which make us the perfect fit for the field of nursing. Who better to tend to the sick and injured than someone who knows their time on earth is precious and should be experienced to the fullest? Atheists want the best for all people, and we don't try to get others to believe the way we do. Atheists are open minded, non-judgmental, and caring; exactly what a nurse should be. Good Luck in school and practice. To learn more about atheism, please visit www.atheists.org jlbns

I have worked for many years as a tech (EMT-B) in an ER that currently sees about 40,000 patients. I also volunteer as an EMT for my local township squad. I am in my third semester in an ADN program. Before I started nursing school, I erroneously believed that I was entitled to more responsibility and respect than I was given. I, too, thought that I got all of the scut work. Well, I was WRONG! There is a significant difference of the emphasis of training between EMT's and nurses. Nurses are trained to be critical thinkers and to treat the whole patient, not just the illness/injury. Perhaps it should not be Medics vs. Nurses in the ER, but rather Medics and nurses in the ER collaborating together to properly treat and serve the patient. Let's also keep in perspective the type of pt generally treated in a typical ER: the majority are medical patients, not trauma. jlbns

Hello, Welcome to Ohio! I have worked for Adena Health System based in Chillicothe, OH for ten years now. I started off in lab as a phlebo, moved up as a tech in ER and then as an MA at the Jackson facility. Currently, I am enrolled in the Talent Investment Program. Adena is sending me for my ADN at Eastern Kentucky University (they pay tuition, books, travel, and salary). Adena is an excellent facility, with equitable pay and a great working environment. The website is www.adena.org and I would encourage you to visit. Good Luck. JLB