| also follow doctors’ orders. But [ am also required to make
some decisions on my own. Coe cpt.

In emergencies ] must initiate action in a cardiac arrest
and give some heavy-duty medication, An error could cost
someone his kidneys, hearing or life. [ am also responsible

for reading EKGs, for monitoring brain and heart functions | ~

on machines and for detecting impending emergencies,
If this young woman has the motivation, brains and sheer
guta to be a nurse, I strongly urge her to do ao.

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DEAR ABBY: Re nursing vs medicine: Nursing is
probably the most underpaid and overworked profession
around. Take it from one who knows, Teachers, bus drivers,

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later. Meanwhile, Grandpa Joe falls out of bed, Susie — A financial bargain from a 7. ui! ul ATE ctress "7 Today a Cryptequip clue: C equais era:
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the student whose counaelor said she'd be wasting herbrain | you may be drawn toward one the AMAZING SPIDERMAN Ce By Stan Lee and John Romita:
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postmen, truckers and steel workers can strike, but just let .
nurses oivihe. and they are accused of being greedy and agreeing to aan a wg? . _ .
unfeeling. Oh, a career in nursing can be “rewarding,” but ~ > of. : a t
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by friends, families and counselors to stick to the stereo- (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) W mo , f
types‘in choosing careers. Boys become doctora, girls Be careful in financial ” os ta
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a nurse can be aseured of ajob forever wherever she goea. within ee arin 8 do net . . —_ ; ree -
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drawbacks. She can count on working weekends, holidays - discuss work problems with the WIZARD OF ID vo
and on varying shifte, and never. getting done on time. But friends. . an a ; oS ' .
no profession will offer her more respect, pride and PISCES Ke _ =
confidence, or more opportunities to learn and grow. (Feb. 19 to Mar, 20) .* eX ° .
(Continuing education is a requirement for nursing.) Itia = 4. Present ideas to superiors. ‘HE PUSHES THEAA
also one of the best ways to express true Chriatian love by Work progress indicated, Both — OD IS TAKING TO THE LIMIT OF HIS
helping those who need it moat. : _ . romance and ‘home life: are: THE TOPs ON 7 ,
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