The effects of acid rain are most prominent in aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers, creeks and marches. However, acid precipitation is increasingly damaging forest ecosystems through the leeching of soil nutrients and weakening of trees' natural defenses.
An aspiring surgical nurse who seeks a more thorough education might pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a 4-year degree program that includes two years of supervised clinical practice in a hospital or another healthcare facility.
What was once considered a general nursing field is now regarded as a specialty for which registered nurses (RNs) can obtain a specialty certification by completing two years and at least 2,000 hours of relevant work in a medical-surgical role.