Stress-

Saw this today on msn.com (where you can read the entire list if you want) but I always find it interesting the read/hear what those outside of our career think of us and what we do. All that I have ever known, is that I am here to serve others. And nursing has ALWAYS been my choice as a way to do that for others. No matter who you are, I care about you! Sounds corny and cliche' but, seriously...it's how my heart works. Sometimes it's a blessing, and other times a curse. I just thought I'd share...that behind retail sales people....we are ranked #2 in job stress. I can appreciate this, although I do believe with the economic downturn...I have job security...something much less stressful than those who do not. (I also posted Kevin's ranking....just for fun) Here it is:


If you want to find a job that is free of stress, you're out of luck. Only characters in movies and on TV have jobs that don't cause occasional hair-pulling or high blood pressure. These are the same people who have huge apartments overlooking skylines and plenty of time to hang out with friends. Their jobs have unbelievably flexible hours.
In real life, however, every job you take, no matter how big or small, finds you stressed out once in awhile. Whether you're dealing with an endless line of customers, a demanding executive or an uncertain economy, anxiety will find you. It's just part of life.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, occupational stress originates from a variety of issues, including:
- Long hours with few or no breaks
- Employees unable to participate in the decision-making process
- Job insecurity and large amounts of impending change
- Physical danger
Some jobs have more stress than others. That's not to say they're bad jobs, they just require people who are strong enough to handle the increased stress that comes their way. Here are eight of them:
1. Retail Salespeople
2. Doctors and nurses
Why: Doctors and nurses deal with life and death on a regular basis, a pressure found in few occupations. They have to handle patients while accessing an encyclopedia of medical knowledge. Doctors and nurses who work in hospitals or clinics that don't keep regular business hours often work on little sleep and are on call even on days off. In recent years, doctors have also been forced to deal with an increase in malpractice lawsuits.
5. Firefighters
Why: When firefighters are on call, they've got to be ready to respond to emergencies that range from minor car accidents to huge explosions. They might go an entire shift with no emergency or they might get a call that keeps them out for hours. Perhaps most importantly, they're playing with fire, literally. That's stressful enough.