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Thank you guys.... Its hard for me to imagine doing a job like nursing (or Dr.)...and not having a spiritual outlook. So many things are out of our control....and it would seem to me...that keeping your kewl (not easy) and having a belief system in God....would go a long way in this profession.

This is a question for the experienced pros.... I was wondering how nurses deal with the heartbreak issues. After seeing people get sick and dying on you....I would think after a period of time...you get used to it...but my question is...does it make you "callus" in a way? I've heard of the term theraputic distancing....but how do you deal it? your constructive input is greatly appreciated...thanks!

Thanks Uk.... Anyone else Please...?

I am looking at the books for the Chem and Anat class work required to get into nursing school and i must admit....it looks intimidating (sigh). I have a degree in business...and i am a bit older (47yr, m), but the chemistry and Anatomy look a little like Greek to me. Am i being "parnoid" or....can i get through it? I need "a" & "b"s to get into my schools ARN program. I don't know....but lol,...it looks dauting?(sigh). Can someone give their "positive" input on this... Thanks

Tell us a little bit more about your background... What type businesses were you involved in? Did you do sales before? What prompted you to think of nursing? Do you have family that will support your decision on the amount of schooling needed to get through? ~Tony

NurseMike.... Would it be possible for you to PM me with your contact information? I wanted to ask you a few questions if i may.... Thanks very much... ~Tony

Actually....i wasn't referring to physical violence....i was referring to "germs" and "communicable" disease. Guess we went off tangent with this one...

Hi Cailotter....what did you mean by physical violence in a Home Health situation??? Can you give us an example....

Hmmm....maybe i'm just being a little paranoid. A friend of mine mentioned this to me as i'm a pre-nursing student...and was Concerned. (sigh).

I know that professionals in the medical field deal with alot of potentially dangerous circumstances.... What is the most dangerous "specialty area" of nursing? thanks in advance....

I meant physical dangers....

1) What are some of the dangers of being a nurse? 2) Now....what precautions do nurses take to "protect themselves" from these types of problems... 3) are some areas of nursing more dangerous than others? (if so....how does one prepare). This is a serious topic...and we are all greatly concerned. Experienced input from the experienced pros is greatly appreciated!

What is the best way to go about working and going to school for your RN? Is it better to get your LPN...and then work...and then get your RN? Can anyone share their experiences in this area? Your constructive input is greatly appreciated...!

What kind of Benefits are offered to Nurses these Days? Is there a pension plan? What about health insurance?

Bill, I see ED behind your name...are you an educator?