Find out what it takes to be a nurse with character. . . Nurses work in many settings, including: • Hospitals; • Clinics; • Medical centers; • Nursing homes; • Schools; and • Private homes. These professionals need strong backgrounds in science, psychology, and math. They also need the right personality for the job and the right character. Nurses need to demonstrate: Integrity by dealing honestly with patients. . . Respect and compassion by aiding those who are sick or in pain. . . And courage to face crises with strength and endurance. Nurses touch the lives of others. Read Nurse and find out how.