Hello. This is my first post, though I have read quite a few on this site. I have a question, and would be grateful for an answer: I am wondering if I can become a nurse in California (or anywhere...
An important question: I currently do not work in the health care field, but plan to go to nursing school. Several months ago, while working, I was injured. The doctors that treated me were...
livingroomcomputer replied to livingroomcomputer's topic in General Nursing
There is little that my situation has with the one involving McDonalds. I'm not surprised, nor do I fault you, for making the comparison. Our society has become far too litigious. Though I would...
I am considering becoming a nurse. However, the possibility of dying due to a needle-stick injury is one factor that is holding me back. After reviewing stats on the internet, this seems to be a...
livingroomcomputer replied to livingroomcomputer's topic in General Nursing
"low" and "high" are subjective, I guess. For comparison, here are some other stats: Percentage of U.S. population with HIV = 0.34 to 0.39 % Percentage of U.S. population that dies each year in...
livingroomcomputer replied to livingroomcomputer's topic in General Nursing
thanks for the encouragement, mom2bears. I realize that you are right; all professions have their risks. Anyway, this is the info that I was referencing. Even though the Canadian information is...