By the way, now that I have randomly replied to a few people, I want to thank everybody who's commented so far. Most of you have been really helpful, and I feel much better about the field I'm going...
It is not that there is something wrong with the concept of hospice. I heartily agree that they should exist. I just can't do it. It is not something that I could ever do and maintain any form of...
I realize that it probably sounds like I am being immature, but in reality I am searching for the proper information and support to make a decision that will effect the rest of my life. I actually...
Wow, DollBaby, I'm so happy I'm not alone. I actually went and talked to my mother-in-law, who's a nurse practitioner. She pointed out that although it is technically against the rules to apply O2 to...
First year clinicals are in the local nursing home. I realize that everyone needs someone to be supportive as they're dying, but how healthy is that for us? Getting emotionally attached to several...
Hey everyone, I'm an EMT who recently got accepted into nursing school. Our local nursing school is very selective and I'm proud to have gotten in, however, I'm beginning to become depressed about...