A Perianesthesia or Recovery Room Nurse works with patients who are about to go into or are regaining consciousness from anesthesia or sedation.

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.

A Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse cares for patients with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases or injuries.

A Dermatology Nurse treats and cares for patients who have skin diseases and conditions, or undergo cosmetic surgery.

A Pulmonary Care or Respiratory Nurse treats patients who are suffering from lung and respiratory conditions.

A Rheumatology Nurse helps patients with rheumatic diseases that affect the joints and muscles, such as lupus, fibromyalgia, myositis, spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis and Lyme disease.

A Quality Improvement Nurse helps improve the quality of care that nurses provide in a hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

An Ambulatory Care Nurse provides pain management and general health education to patients, in non-emergency situations, outside of a hospital environment.

A Case Management Nurse creates and coordinates long-term care plans for patients to help them be as healthy as possible.

A Diabetes Nurse looks after patients with diabetes, a disease that stops the body from producing or absorbing enough insulin.

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

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 Nurse Educator teaches and trains the next generation of nurses at teaching hospitals, universities and colleges.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) focus on the care of children from infancy to early adulthood. Because of this, PNPs take on the role of caretaker and educator, ensuring that their patients and their families are fully informed and supported during the many stages that occur throughout young lives. In many states, PNPs can function without a physician’s oversight, allowing them to serve their patients as a primary care provider and run their own practice. If you’re looking for a career in medicine where you not only can diagnose and treat patients independently, but also serve as a trusted ally and educator to them and their families, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner may prove to be a rewarding path.

A Critical Care or ICU Nurse takes care of patients who are in a critical condition or recovering from a serious medical condition.

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

An Independent Nurse Contractor is their own boss, working on a contractual basis instead of being employed directly by a healthcare facility.

A Nephrology Nurse works with patients who have kidney diseases, abnormal kidney functions or are at risk of kidney problems.

An Ophthalmic Nurse cares for patients with eye injuries or diseases, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

A Parish or Faith Community Nurse cares for patients within their religious community.

A Rehabilitation Nurse cares for patients who have chronic illnesses or long-term disabilities.

A Rural Nurse helps patients living in geographically and culturally isolated areas, who may have limited access to healthcare.

A Telephone Triage or Telehealth Nurse helps patients over the phone or via video chat.

A Urology Nurse cares for patients with diseases related to the urinary system, such as bladder infections and kidney stones.