Nurses make up the single largest health profession in the United States. They have also been identified as the most trusted professionals for 15 years running. Nurses spend hours at patients’ bedsides, supplying an extra pillow or cup of tea, listening to fears and offering emotional support when needed. Their responsive and compassionate care garners respect and trust, not only from patients but the population at large. When a doctor throws around medical terminology to keep patients in the dark, … Read the rest