Nursing specialties

A case management nurse creates and coordinates long-term care plans for patients to help them be as healthy as possible.

A clinical nurse leader creates and coordinates long-term care plans for patients and the medical teams they work with.

A clinical nurse specialist has advanced knowledge and hands-on expertise in a chosen specialty.

Health policy nurses support the research, development, and implementation of healthcare policies. They advocate for patients and providers by shaping legislation, improving healthcare access, and communicating public health needs to government and policy leaders.

An infection control nurse, also known as an infection prevention nurse, helps prevent and identify the spread of infectious agents like bacteria and viruses in a healthcare environment.

An informatics nurse or nurse informaticist develops communication and information technologies, using medical data to improve patient care.

A legal nurse consultant works as a medical expert in legal cases, helping lawyers understand medical technology and healthcare related topics.

A long-term care nurse looks after patients who need care for an extended period due to a disability or illness.

Managed care nurses help elderly and underserved patients, who may rely on government-funded healthcare like Medicare or Medicaid, to stay as healthy as possible.

In a nurse advocate role, you’ll be the liaison between patients and doctors, to help patients understand their diagnosis and make the best decisions.

A nurse attorney represents medical professionals in court, or works to change policies within the healthcare system.

A nurse educator teaches and trains the next generation of nurses at teaching hospitals, universities and colleges.

A nurse entrepreneur uses their nursing education and experience to start their own healthcare-related business.

A nurse executive holds a top position within a healthcare organization, making sure its goals and mission are carried out in day-to-day operations.

A nurse life care planner helps create long-term care plans for patients who need medical care for the rest of their lives due to a serious injury or chronic illness.

A nurse manager is in charge of hiring and supervising the nursing staff of a hospital or other healthcare organization.

A quality improvement nurse helps improve the quality of care that nurses provide in a hospitals and other healthcare facilities.