I have been a nurse for almost 14 years now.  Its a very rewarding profession. 
I agree, you must be big help to ndividuals, families, and communities around you.
I try to be. I've had jobs from the NICU, community health nurse, Pediatric nurse, and home health surpervisor.
Home health nursing
Home health nursing is a nursing specialty in which nurses provide multidimensional home care to patients of all ages. Home health care is a cost efficient way to deliver quality care in the convenience of the client's home. Home health nurses create care plans to achieve goals based on the client's diagnosis. These plans can include preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative actions. Home health nurses also supervise certified nursing assistants. The professional nursing organization for home health nurses is the Home Healthcare Nurses Association (HHNA).
you can try. That's why it's so important for me to do what I do." Mantooth references his own life being saved from carbon monoxide poisoning at home during the run of "Emergency!", in addition to paramedics and a flight nurse saving his sister's life after she was involved in a car accident.
He serves as spokesperson for the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) on Health and Safety. He has been honored over the years with numerous awards and recognition, most recently the James