Professional Nursing

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Nursing Roles

 Direct Care provider: the nurse assists the client to to regain health through the
healing process.
 Protector and Client Advocate: the nurse helps maintain a safe environment for the
client and take steps to prevent injury and protect the client from possible adverse
effects of diagnostic or treatment measures.
 Case Manager: the nurse coordinates the activities of the other health care
providers in collaboration with direct care providers.
 Client and Family Educator: nurses provide the clients and their family with the
information and skills necessary to manage their illness independently.
 Nursing Specialties
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 Registered Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are seeking a

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree
career in the medical field that allows you to
2. Employment Locations :
work within a healthcare team to care for the
Hospitals, residencial care facilities
3. Relevant Certifications : patients and would like to begin working only
State Nursing License after four years of schooling.

Registered Nurse (RN) provide and coordinate patient

care, educate patients and the public about various health
conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to
patients and their family members.
 Cardiac Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are interested

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree
in issues related to the heart and to assist in
2. Employment Locations :
various surgeries or developing treatment
Hospitals, In-Home Care and Rehab Centers
3. Relevant Certifications : plans for patients.
State Nursing License

Cardiac Nurse the demend of cardiac nurses continues to

grow with the rising number of patients affected with heart
related problems. As a cardiac nures, you will also assist
with surgical procedures such as bypass, angioplasty, or
pacemaker surgery.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

RN, Masters Degree, 1 year in Acute Care Setting
interested in assisting patients
2. Employment Locations :
manage their pain before, during
Hospitals, Surgical Centers, Specialty Doctor’s Offices
3. Relevant Certifications : and after surgeries or illness
CRNA Certification treatments.

CRNA is a highly trained nurse that specializes in assisting with

anesthesia during surgeries. CRNA’s make up some of the highest-
paid nurse specialties in the medical field due to high demand of
theses nurses in surgical settings and detailed training they
received.
 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

RN, Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree
would like to pursue a leadership
2. Employment Locations :
role within the nursing field and are
Hospitals, Physician Offices, In-Home Health Care
3. Relevant Certifications : interested in managing a staff of
State Nursing License nurses while also practicing
medicine.
Clinical Nurse Specialists are type of advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN), who provide direct patient care by working with
other nurses and staff to improve the quality of care a patient
receives.
 Critical Care Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN
would like to assist patients in
2. Employment Locations :
major traumatic events such as
Hospitals, Physician Offices
3. Relevant Certifications : serious injuries or life threatening
ACLS certification illness.

Critical Care Nurses are very similar to Registered Nurse,

specially in education level the main difference is that the critical
care nurse is specifically trained for emergency situations.
 ER Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN
would like to assist patients with a
2. Employment Locations :
wide variety of injuries or ailments
Hospitals
3. Relevant Certifications : in a high pressure scenario.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

ER Nurse performs an array of task after careful evaluation and

stabilization of a patient. An ER nurse can be expected to determine
proper medication administration by reviewing the patient’s charts,
as well tends to basic wounds or ailments.
 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Master’s Degree in Nursing, RN,
would like to provide more in depth
2. Employment Locations :
and comprehensive medical care for
Hospice Facilities and Doctor’s Offices
3. Relevant Certifications : patients of all ages.
500 Faculty-Supervised Clinical Hours

Family Nurse Pratitioner (FNP) are specifically trained in

primary health care services for all ages. Normal duties of a family
nurse include diagnosing and treating illnesses, physical exams,
diagnostic testing and prescribing medications.
 Geriatric Nursing

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Bachelor’s of Science Degree, RN,
would like to help the aging
2. Employment Locations :
community with their basic needs or
Hospice Facilities, Doctor’s Offices and Nursing Home
3. Relevant Certifications : more advanced treatment, ranging
Certification of Geriatric Nursing from medicinal care, physical
ailments or mental conditions.
Geriatric Nurse specializes in the treatment of older patients
inorder to provide care for injuries, illness and maintain their quality
of life. They also can anticipate future care for their patients and
long-term illnesses such as cancer or Alzheimer’s Disease.
 Perioperative Nurse (Surgical/ OR Nurse)

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if :

Bachelor’s of Science Degree, RN,
you are interested in
2. Employment Locations :
providing physical, emotional
Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Outpatient facilities
3. Relevant Certifications : or mental care before, during
CNOR and Certified Nurse First Assistant (CNFA) and after surgery.

Perioperative Nurse focuses on pre- and post- operation care for a patient.
They can set up a surgical room for operations, manage the tools for
operations, and apply bandages during surgeries to control and maintain
the bleeding of the patient.
 Mental Health Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

Master’s Degree, RN,
interested in developing meaningful
2. Employment Locations :
relationship with patients in order
Hospitals, Rehab Centers, Psychiatric Facilities
3. Relevant Certifications : to provide them with an all-
N/A encompassing level of care that
helps their emotional and mental
Mental Health Nurse specializes in the diagnosis and treating of needs.
psychological disorders in patients. Counseling services are also
often an essential duty within this nursing discipline.
 Nurse Educator

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Master’s Degree, RN,
would like to inspire individuals to
2. Employment Locations :
work within the medical field in
Hospitals, Universities, Community Colleges
3. Relevant Certifications : order to shape the next generation
Certified Nurse Educator Examination of nursing care.

Nurse Educator are responsible for teaching nursing students about

caring for patients. They may teach comprehensive lessons about
nursing in general or focus on special areas of nursing.
 Nurse Manager

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Master’s Degree, RN,
desire an administrative position
2. Employment Locations :
within the medical field and would
Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Outpatient facilities
3. Relevant Certifications : like to manage a team of nurses.
Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) or Certified
Nurse Manager Leader (CNML)

The role of a Nurse Manager is that of a supervisory clinical path.

Many nurse managers move into an administrative role and handle
task that include recruitment of nurse, creating schedules and
making descision regarding budget and management.
 Nurse Midwife

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
interested in holistic approach to
2. Employment Locations :
women’s health and children.
Hospitals, Doctors Offices
3. Relevant Certifications :
Midwife Certification/License

Nurse Midwife specializes in the care of pregnant women. They also

assist in labor and delivery, as well as in prenatal appoinments.
Nurse Midwife continue their care after the delivery room by
educating and counseling new mothers on adjusting to life with a
newborn.
 Nurse Practitioner

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
would like to advance your nursing
(DNP), RN
2. Employment Locations : career in order to provide more in-
Hospitals, Doctors Offices depth care that is similar to that of
3. Relevant Certifications : doctor’s care, but with more return
Midwife Certification/License of investment in terms of the cost of
getting your degree.
Nurse Practitioner serve as primary and specialty care providers,
delivering advance nursing services to patient and their families.
They may also perform physical examinations, order testing and
prescribe medications.
 Nursing Administrator

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

RN, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
would like to manage large teams of
2. Employment Locations :
nurses and thrive on organizational
Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers
3. Relevant Certifications : management.
Certifications dependent on area of specialty

Nurse Administrator is similar to nurse manager, but on a much

larger scale. One of the primary duties is to oversee entire units of
nursing teams. The operation of the unit relies on the management of
the nursing administrator to run smoothly and effectively.
 Oncology Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
seeking nursing profession that
2. Employment Locations :
allows you to care for a patient who
Hospitals, Cancer Treatment Center
3. Relevant Certifications : is facing a critical illness and you
1000 hours of training as an RN are able to educate your patients
and their families about treatments
The treatment of cancer is what oncology nurses are highly trained and different possible outcomes.
in, and they help educate patients about their treatment options or
remission status. Oncology nurses will continue to monitor their
patients progress and symptoms, and can prescribe medications.
 Orthopedic Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
would like to assist in the casting of
2. Employment Locations :
broken bones, administering pain
Hospitals, Doctors Offices, Rehabilitation Centers
3. Relevant Certifications : medications and developing plans
Orthopedic Nurse Certification Exam (ONC) to manage muscula/bone issues.

Orthopedic Nurse focus on musculoskeletal issues and disasesthat

includes fractured bones, arthritis, joint replacement, and
osteoporosis. They can help care for physical issues, as well as
intricate disease management.
 Pediatric Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you’re

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
interested in providing basic
2. Employment Locations :
medical care for children ranging
Hospitals, Doctors Offices
3. Relevant Certifications : from newborns into adolescents and
N/A young adult.

From infancy to teenage years, a pediatric nurse specializes in care

for children. Much like other nurses can perform physical
examinations, diagnose illness and develop treatment plans.
 Public Health Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
intersted in helping the health of
2. Employment Locations :
large communities of people rather
Hospitals, Community Clinics
3. Relevant Certifications : than working one-on-one with a
Public/Community Health Nursing Exam patient.

Public Health Nurse advocates and teaches communities about

important health information concerning their society. They strive to
educate their patients about diffirent treament options, prevention of
disease and assist individuals with medical care.
 Travel Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you want

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
to live and work in different settings
2. Employment Locations :
in order to gain both professional
Hospitals, Doctor’s Offices
3. Relevant Certifications : and life experience by exploring
Dependent upon specialty various settings.

Travel Nurse is a unique in that they are able to move from location
to location based on their contract, and interact with patients from
numerous locations. Travel nurses also receive their hourly
pay,accompanied by a housing stipend. Along with the satisfaction of
working and learning in a new locations, travel nurses are able to
broaden their experiences both professionally and personally
through their journey.
 Nephrology/Dialysis Nurse

1. Education Requirement : Choose this Specialty if : you are

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, RN,
interested in dealing with patients
2. Employment Locations :
having kidney problems.
Hospitals, Dialysis Centers
3. Relevant Certifications :
Hemodialysis Nursing Training

Nephrology/Dialysis Nurse are specially traine nurses who support

patients that require dialysis. They are responsible for monitoring
and reporting any changes to the medical team.