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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
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...
hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I
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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