I am an RN and agree with what has been said before. I can add that when working in a hospital or nursing home there are others to help move, lift or turn a patient but in the home there is usually only the caregiver to do this. Even when the patient has assistive devices the work can be very difficult. Learn before hand what your duties will be. Many expect the care giver to give baths, assist with all the activities of daily living, shop, prepare meals, clean, do laundry and be a companion. If you are required to use your personal vehicle for transporting the patient please be sure to verify with your insurance carier you are permitted to do so. Also, do you have malpractice insurance or the equivelant? Nursing can be very rewarding but not financially. Be very aware it is demanding physically, mentally AND emotionally. Do it only if you see it as a "calling" that you must fullfill!:ohmy: :)