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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6 Specialties

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
A Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse works with patients who have catheters inserted into the heart for cardiac conditions or defects.
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at a Glance
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are crucial members of any surgical care team. As a CRNA, you’re responsible for bringing stellar communication skills, quality patient care, and a high level of scientific skill to each of your cases, likely to range across all disciplines. If you value human connection, independent thinking, high compensation, and on the fly problem solving, you just might be a CRNA.
Perianesthesia Nurse
A Perianesthesia or Recovery Room Nurse works with patients who are about to go into or are regaining consciousness from anesthesia or sedation.
Perioperative Nurse
A Perioperative or Surgical Nurse cares for patients before, during, and after surgery, and other invasive procedures.
Plastic Surgery Nurse
A Plastic Surgery Nurse cares for patients who undergo cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures, such as face lifts, chemical peels, lasers, breast reconstruction, and liposuction.
Transplant Nurse
A Transplant Nurse cares for patients who are donating or receiving an organ or tissue through a transplant procedure.

Nursing Innovation 101

Down to their core, nurses carry a fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for patient needs. That's why they're natural innovators. If you'd like to learn more about nurse-led innovation, here's where you can get started.

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