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A flight or transport nurse takes care of patients who are being taken to hospitals or trauma centers on civilian and military aircrafts.

A forensic nurse cares for patients who have been the victims of sexual abuse, violence and assault.

A gastroenterology or endoscopy nurse works with patients who have illnesses or disorders related to the digestive system or gastrointestinal tract.

A genetics nurse works with people who either have, or are at risk for hereditary diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer.

A geriatric nurse assists doctors in taking care of the mental and physical health of older patients who are at greater risk of injuries and diseases.

A gerontological nurse practitioner is a multi-disciplined primary healthcare provider who helps patients manage the physical, mental, and social effects of aging.

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.

A hematology nurse takes care of patients with blood disorders or diseases, such as hemophilia and leukemia.

An HIV/AIDS nurse helps patients with the treatment and management of this immunodeficiency disease.

A holistic nurse uses medical knowledge plus complementary, alternative and integrative methods to care for the patient as a whole.

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.

A hospice nurse takes care of terminally ill or injured patients at the end of their lives.

An independent nurse contractor is their own boss, working on a contractual basis instead of being employed directly by a healthcare facility.

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.

An infusion nurse administers medication and fluids through an intravenous (IV) line, ventral line or venous access port.

An international nurse travels the world, taking care of patients in other countries and working in nations where their skills are needed most.

Labor and delivery nurses are pivotal in supporting mothers and newborns through the birthing process, offering guidance and expert care during this delivery experience. They also care for mothers and newborns after the birth.