Posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 19, 2004, at 9:28:33
In reply to Re: Thinking of becoming a nurse, input?, posted by sdjeff on August 18, 2004, at 23:34:38
Jeff,
You say you would have more empathy to offer patients than the normal person. While this is likely true, don't underestimate the toll this constant empathy can take on you. Too much empathy is not a good thing for you! As my T would say, emapthy is way overrated.
Have you looked into physical therapy? I think that would be very fulfilling and probably not as stressful as nursing.
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