Apart from the grueling academic preparation, it takes a great deal of compassion and selflessness to become a nurse. Professional nursing programs supply the knowledge and support the development of technical skills to function competently in the role of a registered nurse. However, a key ingredient for success in the field cannot be covered in nursing textbooks or modules. That ingredient is empathy. As a licensed practical nurse, you will have discovered the highs and lows of caring for patients … Read the rest