What’s one of America’s most dangerous jobs? It’s not what you think

[Luckyyou]

When it comes to attacks, more than 75 percent of the nurses questioned in a recent survey said they had been abused — physically and verbally, by patients, those trying to get to patients or family members — on the job.

Our society honors and celebrates the sacrifices of officers and warriors, but nurses are still fighting for protection, standards and recognition.

Not surprising, in a profession that's 93 percent female.

What's one of America's most dangerous jobs? It's not what you think. - The Washington Post

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Thank you for correcting me....Perhaps you are right. I can certainly see this when you are working in a PSYCH Ward with disturbed people. After researching this more, i see there are other issues related to the practice, THAT would make it dangerous to your health (not just physical violence).

I work with the most acute level patients - It's a rare day when someone actually gets hurt. We are very good at what we do.

Hppy

[jjsiegal]

I work with the most acute level patients - It's a rare day when someone actually gets hurt. We are very good at what we do.

Hppy

Yes..i realize the dangers of working with the sick (mental and physical). I thought the OP article was little bit of a stretch. But, i can also see the flip side. Just about everything is dangerous today...