Changing Faces of Nursing, by Evelyn Stankowski, RN:"The year was 1974. I was nineteen years old and beaming from ear to ear as I made that slow walk up to the podium. When the teacher handed me my LPN diploma and shook my hand, I thought I had reached the top of the world."
http://www.4nursing.com/changing

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Nursing: Is It A Career For You? by bobstein
Pros: Wide variety of choices in specialties and work environments, Interesting and satisfying work
Cons: Pay, Lack of Support, Physically and emotionally hard work

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To Be or Not To Be a Nurse? by ExpertRN
Pros: semi-decent pay, diversity of specialties
Cons: long hours, weekends, holidays, pitiful employer recognition, non-conducive to family life

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Male Gender Bias - Entrance to No Mans Land by NurseMan
Pros: Nursing has much to offer men in certain specialities.
Cons: Men or highly discriminated against in delivery, OB-GYN and female health.

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Men in Nursing Face an Uphill Battle for Recognition. by NurseMan
Pros: Excellent professional opportunities in a variety of settings
Cons: Long hours, poor recognition at times, especially for males that aren't in management roles.

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