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Obviously, interpersonal skills are very important to being a nurse. Do you feel that this is something that can be learned during nursing school or is it an inherent personality trait? I tend to feel "awkward" around new people or in group situations. I'm nervous about how that would affect my ability to be a good nurse working with so many patients and co-workers. Any thoughts or suggestions? Anyone out there who used to be shy but changed after nursing school?

I'm considering a degree in nursing because I like the idea of helping people. However, I am really squeamish! I've been looking thru links from this forum to websites that show how to do IVs, catheters, etc. and I got so lightheaded I had to lay down. If looking at this stuff on the web makes me react that way, would you say I probably shouldn't be a nurse? Or is that just a normal reaction that everyone has at first but then you get used to it? Also, the thought of dissecting anything grosses me out. What do ya think? Find a different career?

Hi ~ I'm very seriously considering going into nursing. I currently run a home-based business and don't want to give that up, and I'm also planning on having kids soon, so a part-time nursing job would be perfect. I'd have no problem working evenings or weekends, but want to aim for 20 hrs/wk instead of 40. Are part-time opportunities readily available for new graduates? Or do nurses normally have to work full-time in order to land that first job and then maybe cut back their hours after they've gained some initial work experience? Thanks!