In a letter to an aspiring physician or nurse, the author describes some of the important dimensions and timeless values of a fulfilling career in health care, the importance of the professional–patient relationship, ways to make an informed career choice, the guidance provided by sound values, and his response to some of the myths about health care careers.
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SavettL. A. (2007a). From the guest editor. Creative Nursing, 13(4), 3–4.
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SavettL. A. (2007b). Journeys: Stories of nurses' careers. Creative Nursing, 13(4), 3–4.
