Here are 15 reasons to date a nurse:

Florence was very lucky because her father, William Nightingale, believed that all women should receive an education. As Florence grew up she developed an interest in helping others. She cared for sick pets and servants whenever she had the chance. Florence Nightingale felt called by God to become a nurse.

Nurses love to take care of people. Yes, they’re compassionate, but nurses also just LOVE taking care of people. Nursing is physically demanding and can be stressful. No nurse stays in it for the money. Most nurses stay in nursing because we genuinely love taking care of other people.

• Nurses are compassionate and patient, and are often great listeners.
• Nurses are super-smart.
• Tired of nursing that hangover?
• Nurses have seen bodies of all shapes and sizes — and witnessed every kind of bodily function imaginable.
• No waiting in line.
• The uniform.
• Impressive nerves.

Some people mistakenly believe that the term refers to a nurse falling in love with her patient, or vice versa, but it is meant to connote a kindhearted and empathetic relationship, not a romantic one. Nurses are taught to use compassion, a positive attitude and TLC when treating patients.

A safe way to approach the doctor is to use “friendly flirting.” You can do this by creating an opportunity for yourself to talk with the doctor. Try calling and speak to him at work, either to ask him a question about the follow up treatment of your eye, or to thank him for the great care he provided you.

Research has shown that somewhere between 1% and 12% of physicians report sexual contact with patients. However, more interesting is that up to 80% of doctors report a sexual attraction to their patients.

Dating a doctor is hard. But you’ve probably known his profession even before you started dating. You know that it’s a huge part of his life. All it takes is a tons load of understanding on your part and compromise on his part to make your relationship work.

In Depth: Eight Ways To Make Your Doctor Like You

1. Manage Your Expectations.
2. Be Assertive, Not Pushy.
3. Follow Common- Sense Advice.
4. Ask to Read Guidelines and Research.
5. Be Honest.
6. Respect Time Constraints.
7. Respect His or Her Expertise.
8. Remember, Your Doctor Wants to Help You.