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Types of Nursing Careers: Know Your Nursing Expertise

Published by sam, 2015-01-30 01:00:44

Description: More often than not, when people think about different types of nursing careers, they usually think of becoming a registered nurse first. But actually, this is not the case because if you are interested in pursuing a nursing career, you need first to re-evaluate your nursing skills and jump to the right nursing career that fits you.
There are many great nursing jobs offered where you can provide medical support to patients and families. All you need to do is know the right nursing career for you where you can fully maximize your skills and dedication.

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Types of Nursing Careers: Know Your NursingExpertise More oftenthan not, when people think about different typesof nursing careers, they usually think ofbecoming a registered nurse first. But actually,this is not the case because if you are interestedin pursuing a nursing career, you need first tore-evaluate your nursing skills and jump to theright nursing career that fits you.There are many great nursing jobs offered where

you can provide medical support to patients andfamilies. All you need to do is know the rightnursing career for you where you can fullymaximize your skills and dedication.From registered nurse, nurse oncologist, to nurseanesthesiologist, there are various types ofnursing careers. In fact, the list of diverse typeof nursing careers is endless.Just imagine these vast opportunities for nursesand surely you 抣 l see where you really fit in.Although its quite exhaustive to skim through themany possibilities in the field of nursing, stillits an edge to know where you are good at and whereyour expertise can truly be utilized.Basically, nursing jobs play an important nichein the society. They primarily assists doctorsand other medical practitioners, help and supportpeople that are sick or dying, somehow alleviatediscomforts in hospitals, and educate family

members about home medications and prescriptioninstructions.Within the nursing field, there are various typesof nursing careers to choose from and below aresome of the more diverse options:1. Hospital Nurse?In this set-up, the nursing staff is dividedamong the many floors or units to take care ofpatients with a huge range of conditions andillnesses. From newborn babies to dying oldpatients, every human medical need is complex andchallenging. Here, the nurse play the role as a慴 ridge?between the doctors and the patients aswell as the patient 抯 family, giving information,check-ups, treatments, and follow-up care. Theymay also assist the doctors during surgery ofanesthesia, treat wounds, observe symptoms,chart vital signs, and report changes. Hospitalnurses are the doctor 抯 eye and the patient 抯

voice.2. Nursing facilities?Nurses may choose to work in temporaryrehabilitation centers, nursing care the elderly,convalescence units, and basic nursingfacilities. In these types of medical facilities,nurses are required to have patience as well asperseverance. They also often work for long hours,sometimes, not even seeing positive results. Thisnursing career has an advantage; knowing that youare making someone 抯 life a little better and alittle easier.3. School Nurse?Either part- or full-time, school nurses havethe responsibility to check students for healthconditions like vision problems and asthmasymptoms. They are responsible for the healthwelfare of the students. And in case of suspected

symptoms of child abuse, they are obliged toreport it to civil authorities.4. Company Nurse?Larger business maintains a nurse on staff tolook after employees. The nurse can seek medicalassistance if he or she suspects an environmentalproblem within the company.5. Travel Nurse?This a good career option since it allows nursesto work different from the common hospital set-up.Nurses have the opportunity to travel, get highpaying checks, get good benefits, while stillpracticing their jobs. Here, the nurses are theboss of their time and they have the privilege tochoose their assignments.The various types of nursing careers can open upgreat opportunities for you. These will allow you

to enjoy your nursing job. From education,business, schools, companies, to even prison,nurses are there to accommodate all healthconcerns or address patient 抯 complaints. Witha good-sized pay, signing bonuses and theopportunity to work in different places, nursingis indeed a rewarding career.


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