Nursing as a career

Shifts - 8 or 12 hours
- standing
- walking
- bending
- lifting or transferring people and objects without harming self
Must be able to
- move quickly and efficiently
- move in tight spaces
Must be physically fit to be active throughout the workday

Must have high level of manual dexterity and coordination

Must wash hands frequently with antiseptic soaps
- wear latex/rubber gloves
- use equipment that contains latex
Give emotional support to others
- work in stressful and anxiety producing situations