Types of Nurses � Choosing a Nursing Career Via Categorization
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Nurses are often the most memorable part of a medical experience for a patient because nurses are the men and women that seem to always been there to allay fears and soothe worries. They are often available to answer questions when doctors are not, and some nurses can even diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and do almost as much as their medical doctor counterparts.
There are many different types of nurses and it can be overwhelming to think about all of the different specialties, especially if you�re considering a nursing career. Choosing what type of nurse you want to become can be difficult, but you can begin narrowing down your options by reviewing some of the categories into which nursing professions loosely fall: level of education, medical specialty, population, and by facility/medical department.
Level of Education
Nurses are often distinguished by the level of education they�ve received, the type of degree they hold, or the certifications they have earned. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) have completed the least amount of education, which is typically one year of coursework following high school graduation. Conversely, to become a registered nurse (RN), you must complete a diploma, associate, or bachelor�s degree program in nursing, in addition to passing the RN certification exam.
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are RNs who have continued their education journey beyond undergraduate school to earn a master�s degree. In most cases, APRNs will take the opportunity to study a specific medical specialty. APRNs include:
� Clinical registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) � can administer anesthesia and monitor patients who are anesthetized
� Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) � are typically trained in community health, psychiatric, or cardiac fields
� Nurse practitioners (NPs) � can diagnose and treat a wide range of physical and mental conditions, within their scope of practice; can also prescribe medications
Medical Specialty
You may decide to become a nurse based on a medical specialty that you have an interest in. For example, you may be interested in obstetrics and gynecology and decide to pursue a path as an OB/GYN nurse. Other nursing specialties include surgery, occupational health, oncologic, emergency and trauma, psychiatric, and midwifery.
Population
Aside from medical specialty, you may be more interested in helping a specific population of people. If you have a particular affinity for helping the elderly, you could work toward becoming a geriatric nurse. Or, if working with children is more your style, perhaps specializing in children�s health and following a pediatric nursing path is right for you.
Facility/Medical Department
Another category that you could choose to explore includes nursing professions by a specific type of facility or medical department. For example, you might decide to pursue a career as a hospital nurse, a school nurse, or a hospice nurse. Working in a hospital could provide you with many other types of nursing tracks. If you like the adrenaline rush of emergent and traumatic situations, working in the emergency room might be for you. Or, if you prefer helping out during detail-oriented surgical procedures in the operating room, you may choose to train as surgical nurse.
Ultimately, a combination of your experience, education, and certification will determine which nursing career path you�ll embark upon. For this reason, it�s important to thoroughly research the different types of nurses and select from a few that suit your personality and skill set the best. Additionally, prior to spending significant amounts of time and money on a nursing degree and license, talk to friends or family members who may be nurses and find out what they believe to be the pros and cons of their chosen field.
About The Author: Peg Smith is an experienced writer who is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to healthcare careers. https://careers-lsi.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0
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Nurses are often the most memorable part of a medical experience for a patient because nurses are the men and women that seem to always been there to allay fears and soothe worries. They are often available to answer questions when doctors are not, and some nurses can even diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and do almost as much as their medical doctor counterparts.
There are many different types of nurses and it can be overwhelming to think about all of the different specialties, especially if you�re considering a nursing career. Choosing what type of nurse you want to become can be difficult, but you can begin narrowing down your options by reviewing some of the categories into which nursing professions loosely fall: level of education, medical specialty, population, and by facility/medical department.
Level of Education
Nurses are often distinguished by the level of education they�ve received, the type of degree they hold, or the certifications they have earned. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) have completed the least amount of education, which is typically one year of coursework following high school graduation. Conversely, to become a registered nurse (RN), you must complete a diploma, associate, or bachelor�s degree program in nursing, in addition to passing the RN certification exam.
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are RNs who have continued their education journey beyond undergraduate school to earn a master�s degree. In most cases, APRNs will take the opportunity to study a specific medical specialty. APRNs include:
� Clinical registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) � can administer anesthesia and monitor patients who are anesthetized
� Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) � are typically trained in community health, psychiatric, or cardiac fields
� Nurse practitioners (NPs) � can diagnose and treat a wide range of physical and mental conditions, within their scope of practice; can also prescribe medications
Medical Specialty
You may decide to become a nurse based on a medical specialty that you have an interest in. For example, you may be interested in obstetrics and gynecology and decide to pursue a path as an OB/GYN nurse. Other nursing specialties include surgery, occupational health, oncologic, emergency and trauma, psychiatric, and midwifery.
Population
Aside from medical specialty, you may be more interested in helping a specific population of people. If you have a particular affinity for helping the elderly, you could work toward becoming a geriatric nurse. Or, if working with children is more your style, perhaps specializing in children�s health and following a pediatric nursing path is right for you.
Facility/Medical Department
Another category that you could choose to explore includes nursing professions by a specific type of facility or medical department. For example, you might decide to pursue a career as a hospital nurse, a school nurse, or a hospice nurse. Working in a hospital could provide you with many other types of nursing tracks. If you like the adrenaline rush of emergent and traumatic situations, working in the emergency room might be for you. Or, if you prefer helping out during detail-oriented surgical procedures in the operating room, you may choose to train as surgical nurse.
Ultimately, a combination of your experience, education, and certification will determine which nursing career path you�ll embark upon. For this reason, it�s important to thoroughly research the different types of nurses and select from a few that suit your personality and skill set the best. Additionally, prior to spending significant amounts of time and money on a nursing degree and license, talk to friends or family members who may be nurses and find out what they believe to be the pros and cons of their chosen field.
About The Author: Peg Smith is an experienced writer who is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to healthcare careers. https://careers-lsi.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0
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