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(1) I know the "good". What's the downside of a nursing career?

Whew, this question could take a book to answer properly;

and each person would have different criteria.

Some people enjoy doing paperwork. I don't. Each year we

are burdened with more.

Some people can handle those doctors with the overblown egos.

I've learned. With difficulty...... and many a bitten tongue.

My feet hurt! A lot. Buy the best shoes available and start

early to pamper your feet. Your brain is important;

but, if you can't get there, you can't do the job.

Be prepared to deal with the "corporate mentality".

The profit mentality isn't always compatible with the best

patient care.

Your hours will be crazy----especially starting out.

There are problems in any career.

You just learn to deal with them.

(2 ) What sort of an income can I expect?

The government figures for 2002:

Median annual earnings of registered nurses was $48,090.

The government figures for 2005:

Median annual earnings of registered nurses was $52,810

The government figures for 2007:

Median annual earnings of registered nurses was $62,489

The government figures for 2010:

Median annual earnings of registered nurses was $66,530

For more information than you

probably want or need, visit 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics

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