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.
For surgeons, the training after medical school may last as long as 8 or 9 years, if additional training after residency is required. Training often starts with a general surgery residency, which is takes five years (the intern year and an additional four years of surgical residency.