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.
How You'll Get There. 1  Get Your. 2  Take elective courses in medical-surgical nursing during school. 3  Pass Your.  You can start working as a Registered 1  Nurse. Get two-years experience working as an RN and/or 2,000 hours of practice in the previous three years in a medical-surgical setting before applying to take your certification exam.  Pass Your.