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ChiDad- so happy to hear about another future nurse. I trained in the dark ages-35 years ago in a hospital school of nursing. Student nurses were expected to stand up when an (male of course) MD entered the nursing station. We've come a long way, but are still the objects of alot of stereotypes.
dbwes and ChiDad- I eventually got my MS in nursing, but never strayed far from hospital nursing. (Except-yes, a school nurse when my kids where young. That was lots of fun and never had to worry about childcare during snow days!) During my time working in hospitals, I was a member of a hospital wide ethics committee, taught classes for parents of newly diagnosed diabetics and co-led a class/support group for corrections officersdealing with prisoners with AIDs. . I bet none of the people who have made comments to dbwes daughter has a clue this is what nurses do.
Finally, as corny as it may be- I have learned so much from the patients and families who have allowed me into their lives. I have met people of all ages, nationalities, every walk of life and been touched by their strength, determination and spirit. I think of many decades after caring for them.
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