Dearest and Best of Nurses, Maybe you would be happier in a military setting as a contractor. I have found this to be the premium place to practice emergency nursing. As a health conscious woman, as well as someone who enjoys teaching preventive health care to communities, the world of the military offers a pleasant employment. I will never go back to low level care again! There is plenty of help most of the time AND the environment is comprised of healthy young warriors who want to perform. This is totally contrary to the civilian health systems, especially in a rural setting where the obese, smokers/dippers take their breaks hourly and don't give a flip about the other staff. If we are to be nurses, let's be examples of positive living. Don't settle for less!