Nursing

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This paper, written in the first person, discusses the reasons for becoming a nurse. It explores why the author is a good candidate for the nursing profession. It also expands on the gender stereotype of nursing and the author claims to be a gender pioneer in the field of nursing.

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"I also feel that sometimes people ignore patients because they do not speak English fluently, when in fact the case is that the patient has simply not had the time to get used to English, and find a level of comfort expressing their thoughts and concerns in the language. Language, of course, is not the only cultural barrier. I know in my own culture, parents often have more weight in their children's decisions than they do in the lives of my non-Nicaraguan friends, and quite often grandparents are consulted as well for big family decisions. All good nurses should understand the impact of cultural decisions, and ask if more persons wish to be involved during a critical health decision, rather than simply talking to the patient's spouse or closest family member. "

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