Welcome to Nurse Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurses (RN) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and offer counseling and emotional support to patients and their family members. Most Registered Nurses work as part of a team with physicians and other health care specialists in a variety of settings. 

Cardiac Nurse.

One of the leading causes of death in the United States today is heart disease. The demand for cardiac nurses continues to grow as the number of patients affected by heart problems increases. As a cardiac nurse, you will also assist in surgical procedures such as bypass, angioplasty, and pacemaker surgeries.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a highly skilled nurse who specializes in assisting with anesthesia during surgeries. CRNAs are among the highest paid nurses in the medical field, due to the high demand for these nurses in surgical facilities and the detailed training they receive. To become a certified registered nurse anesthetist, you must complete a degree from a diploma-level program. 

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provide direct patient care by working with other nurses and staff to improve the quality of care a patient receives. They often serve in leadership roles and may educate and mentor other nursing staff. 

Critical Care Nurse

Critical Care Nurses are Registered Nurses very similar, especially in training, but the main difference is that a critical care nurse is trained specifically for emergency situations. A critical care nurse may be expected to care for severe wounds and monitor life support systems in stressful scenarios.

ER Nurse

Along with her team in the emergency department, a ER nurse performs a variety of tasks after carefully assessing and stabilizing a patient. A ER nurse may be expected to determine the proper administration of medications by reviewing a patient's charts, as well as attend to simple wounds or ailments.

 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is specially trained to provide primary health care to all age groups. The normal duties of a Family Nurse Practitioner include diagnosing and treating illnesses, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications.

Geriatric Nursing

A geriatric nurse practitioner specializes in treating elderly patients to treat injuries or ailments and illnesses to maintain their quality of life. In addition to caring for elderly patients, they may also anticipate their patients' future care and long-term illnesses such as cancer or Alzheimer's disease. 

Hospice Nurse 

Hospice nurses are Registered Nurses, who have either an ADN or BSN degree and have been trained to work with terminally ill patients. Their roles are varied: they provide comprehensive care for patients who are in the final weeks of their lives, as well as support for their caregivers and loved ones. While providing important practical help to patients, they also accompany them and their families through the end-of-life transition. 

 Mental Health Nurse

A mental health nurse specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in patients. Counseling services are also often an essential role within this nursing discipline.

Nurse Educator

Nurse educators are responsible for teaching nursing students about patient care. They may teach comprehensive lessons about nursing in general or focus on specific areas of nursing. Learn more about becoming a Nurse Educator or Nurse Educator Career Options.

Nurse Manager

The role of a Nurse Manager is that of a clinical supervisory position. Many Nurse Managers transition into an administrative role, taking on tasks that include recruiting nurses, creating schedules, and making budget and management decisions.

Nurse Midwife

A midwife specializes in the care of pregnant women. They also assist with delivery and prenatal appointments. Midwives continue their care after delivery by educating and counseling new mothers about adjusting to life with a newborn.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, offering advanced care services to patients and their families. They may also perform physical exams, order tests, and prescribe medications. To learn more about what a Nurse Practitioner does or how to become one Nurse Practitioner, read these comprehensive articles.

Nursing Administrator

A nurse administrator is similar to a nurse manager, but on a much larger scale. One of the main responsibilities of a nursing administrator is to oversee entire units of nursing teams. The operation of the unit depends on the nursing administrator's leadership to run smoothly and effectively.

Oncology Nurse

Treating cancer is what oncology nurses are highly trained to do, and they help educate patients about their treatment options or remission status. Oncology nurses continue to monitor the progress and symptoms of their patients and can prescribe medications.

Orthopedic Nurse

Orthopedic nurses focus on musculoskeletal problems and diseases that include fractures, arthritis, joint replacement, and osteoporosis. They can help provide care for physical problems, as well as complicated disease management.

Perioperative Nurse (Surgical/ OR Nurse)

A perioperative nurse, also known as an operating room nurse or scrub nurse, focuses on the preoperative and postoperative care of a patient. They may set up an operating room for surgeries, manage tools for surgeries, and apply dressings during surgeries to control and maintain a patient's bleeding.

Pediatric Nurse

Pediatric nurses specialize in caring for children from infancy to teenage years. Similar to other nurses, pediatric nurses may perform physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans.

Public Health Nurse

A public health nurse advocates for and educates the community on important health information that affects their community. They strive to educate their patients about various treatment options and disease prevention, and assist individuals with medical care.

Travel Nurse

Travel Nurses are unique in that they can move from place to place depending on their contract and interact with patients in numerous locations. Travel Nurses receive a housing stipend in addition to their hourly wage. In addition to the satisfaction of working and learning in new places, Travel Nurses are able to broaden their experiences both professionally and personally through their travel.