Nursing Specialties

There are various types of nursing, each with its own distinct focus and requirements. Different types of nurses include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Nursing specialties can range from pediatrics to oncology, and require specialized training and education to provide expert care in their respective areas.

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23 Nursing specialties

Hospice Nurse
A Hospice Nurse takes care of terminally ill or injured patients at the end of their lives.
Home Health Nurse
A Home Health Nurse cares for patients in their homes, helping them with tasks that they can’t do themselves due to injury or disease, and providing relief to family members who may be primary caregivers.
Rural Nurse
A Rural Nurse helps patients living in geographically and culturally isolated areas, who may have limited access to healthcare.
Independent Nurse Contractor
An Independent Nurse Contractor is their own boss, working on a contractual basis instead of being employed directly by a healthcare facility.
Transcultural Nurse
A Transcultural Nurse provides culturally sensitive care to patients from different ethnicities and backgrounds around the globe.
School Nurse
A School Nurse takes care of students from pre-K school to college, who get sick or injured in an academic setting.
Military Nurse
A Military Nurse is a member of the armed forces who cares for patients in the military all over the world and veterans in the US.
Correctional Nursing
A correctional nurse delivers evidenced-based nursing to protect, promote, and optimize health and abilities; prevent illness and injury; facilitate healing; alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response with care and respect. A correctional nurse advocates for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations under the jurisdiction of the justice system.
Flight Nurse
A Flight or Transport Nurse takes care of patients who are being taken to hospitals or trauma centers on civilian and military aircrafts.
Domestic Violence Nurse
A Domestic Violence Nurse works with patients who are victims of physical or emotional abuse.
International Travel Nurse
Explore the exciting role of International Travel Nursing, involving temporary assignments in global healthcare settings. These nurses adapt to various systems and cultures, often filling critical gaps during staff shortages or special projects.
Supplemental Nurse
A Supplemental or Agency Nurse works independently as freelancer, providing extra nursing help to hospitals and other healthcare facilities when their staffing is low.
Travel Nurse
Everything you need to know about the dynamic and fulfilling career of a Travel Nurse, including the responsibilities, qualifications required, and the unique impact of this role in healthcare.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
A Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse cares for patients with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases or injuries.
Urology Nurse
A Urology Nurse cares for patients with diseases related to the urinary system, such as bladder infections and kidney stones.
Parish Nurse
A Parish or Faith Community Nurse cares for patients within their religious community.
Research Nurse
A Research Nurse is a scientist who works with patients during clinical trials, recording and managing data with the intent of discovering newer, better ways to provide care.
Occupational Health Nurse
An Occupational Health Nurse is charged with protecting the safety and health of people who work in hospitals, businesses, and other organizations.
Nurse Writer, Author, or Historian
A Nurse Writer, Author or Historian writes and contributes to educational materials, articles, historical books, even television or movie scripts about nursing.
Forensic Nurse
A Forensic Nurse cares for patients who have been the victims of sexual abuse, violence and assault.
Ambulatory Care Nurse
An Ambulatory Care Nurse provides pain management and general health education to patients, in non-emergency situations, outside of a hospital environment.
Camp Nurse
A Camp Nurse takes care of people at camps and retreats that are often located far from a hospital or healthcare facility.
Missionary Nurse
A Missionary Nurse works through a religious non-profit, or humanitarian group, providing physical care and spiritual support to patients in underdeveloped areas of the world.