- Registered Nurse (RN): Provides direct patient care in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. - Critical Care Nurse (CCN): Specialized in caring for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). - Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NICU Nurse): Provides care for premature and sick newborns. - Operating Room Nurse (OR Nurse): Assists surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. - Emergency Department Nurse (ED Nurse): Provides care to patients in emergency situations. - Pediatric Nurse: Specializes in providing care to children. - Geriatric Nurse: Focuses on the care of elderly patients. - Midwife: Provides care to pregnant and postpartum women, as well as delivers babies. - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Advanced practice nurse with specialized knowledge in a specific area of healthcare, such as oncology, cardiology, or mental health. - Nurse Practitioner (NP): Advanced practice nurse who can diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide patient care independently.
Non-Clinical Roles
- Nurse Educator: Teaches nursing students and nurses in clinical settings or educational institutions. - Nurse Researcher: Conducts research to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. - Nurse Manager: Supervises and manages nursing staff in healthcare settings. - Nurse Informaticist: Utilizes technology to improve nursing practice and patient care. - Quality Improvement Nurse: Focuses on improving the quality of care provided to patients. - Risk Management Nurse: Assesses and mitigates risks to patients and the healthcare organization. - Infection Control Nurse: Develops and implements strategies to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings. - Public Health Nurse: Provides healthcare services to communities and promotes healthy lifestyles. - School Nurse: Provides healthcare to students in schools. - Occupational Health Nurse: Focuses on the health and well-being of workers in various industries.