Fayerody,

Excellent observations. As you progress through nursing school and enter your profession as an RN, you will be continually humbled and inspired by the courage and tenacity of people who don't have a whole lot, except their ability to accept things as they are. I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than to be able to have the ability to "walk in another's shoes" and to be grateful for all that we do have. Compassion and empathy make very good bedfellows. Good luck to you in school. Laurie