Nursing has evolved. Nursing is practiced in various kinds of environment. Learn about the different fields of nursing, and find the one that works best for you.
Community Health Nursing
Perhaps not as dramatic, but certainly equally important, more on educative and preventive aspects, It will give you a better perspective of Health conditions and Health programs implemented by the government.
Private Duty Nursing
Stress? Higher patient-nurse ratios, overtime, sicker patients? Loves authority and independence? Be self-employed or work as a contractor, be a private duty nurse, provide care to client on a one-on-one ratio.
Entrepreneur
Seek another outlet for income or even a second income to make ends meet, time to hone your Entrepreneurial skills become an entrepreneur or small business owners, set up your own clinic, counseling center or health spa. Being a nurse entrepreneur is a broad field that is constantly changing and growing, apply your skills and training toward establishing, promoting, or consulting in business ventures in the health care industry.
Research
Be a powerful nurse and a human being, use your intelligence and caring to solve health problems for our nation and society though your researches. Improve patient care by translating research findings into practice innovations at bedside. Influence the rest of Health Care Community.
Nursing Informatics
Do you love computers? It is not new to anyone that we are living in the information age. Nurses in this specialty can provide real value by knowing nursing processes and skills and helping IT designers create IT works in real world health settings. Nurses in this field merge information technology, computer science, and nursing science as health care makes a transition involving all aspects of computerization as it relates to nursing and health care practice.
Occupational Health Nursing
Work independently or be a part of a larger multi-professional team, be at the frontline in helping and promoting the health of the working populations.
School Nursing
More than just a band- aid and a person who bandages knees, it is a specialized practice that is dedicated to promoting the health and well- being of school age children and adult staffs in an academic environment.
Military Nursing
Two professions, one as a nurse and one as a military officer? Take the courage and leadership to serve and provide medical care for fellow soldiers in the Armed forces.
Clinical Nursing
Doesn't care what unit you are assigned to? Does the work of two to three people? Capable of multi-tasking? Being in this area doesn't commit you to one special area instead the advantage of this is that it offers a broad perspective on a variety of issues, which allow you to build upon your strengths and address any developmental needs you have identified. It is always the best training ground, and it remains the excellent place to start.
Health Education
Positively influence the health behaviors of individuals and communities as well as the living and working conditions that influence their health. Motivate them with whatever interest they may have in improving their health conditions. Be a Change Agent.
Global opportunities: Nurses are in demand all over the world. You could choose to work virtually anywhere after getting your degree.
Alphabet Soup
Ever wonder what a colleague's initials meant when reading a chart or squinting at their name badge? Select the first letter of the initial below.
C
Description: C - connotes certification in a specialty area by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center in one of several generalist and specialist practice areas.
C-SPI
Description: Certified Specialist in Poison Information
