| The following article relates not only to nurses but | | | | completed her education and has become registered, |
| also to those aspiring to enter the noble profession | | | | that is the "end" and that no more learning or |
| of nursing. We hope you will get some insight into | | | | education is required. This couldn't be further from |
| this field. | | | | the truth. There's more to nursing then just tending |
| Although we have used the female reference for | | | | and looking after patients. |
| nurses throughout this article ("she", "her"), this is | | | | It is highly critical that a nurse maintain and continue |
| done purely for convenience and in no way reflects | | | | her ongoing education and is kept current on her |
| the gender status of nurses in today's society. | | | | profession. This is an integral part of maintaining her |
| Most people assume that once a nurse has | | | | registration. |