Today I wanted to share a little information about different types of nurses.  And by this I mean the different nursing career types of registered nurses not the different nursing degrees like LPN, BSN or others.

Different nursing career paths like an ER nurse or a pediatric nurse are sometimes not really thought about when students are first starting out.  So I thought rather than write a lengthy post will dull descriptions of a bunch of different (and too numerable to cite all of them here) types of nurses, that I would provide some good links to videos and other blog post to help you get on your way at looking at nursing careers.

Nursing Profession : About Different Types of Nursing Careers

A nurse can be an RN, an LPN, an LVN or a nurse practitioner, which can do almost anything a doctor can do. Discover what nursing careers exist with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse. Expert…

Nursing Jobs : Different Job Types for RNs

RNs, or registered nurses, can work in a variety of jobs, including everything from intermediate care to the ICU. Discover how to work as an RN in home health, travel nursing or oncology with help from a licensed RN in this free video on nursing jobs…

Hospice Care & Grief Counseling : How to Become a Hospice Nurse

To become a hospice nurse, each hospice chapter has different types of requirements, which vary for education, training, background and experience. Learn about the benefits of becoming a hospice nurse in this free video from a hospital dietitian abou…

Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy

To Purchase the FULL DVD, please go to: www.heatinc.ca OVERVIEW: Obstetrical Nursing: Complications of Pregnancy is designed to familiarize nurses with the different types of complications that can occur during pregnancy. The course also describes ap…

Nursing Jobs : What Is Pediatric Nursing?

Pediatric nurses are the same as other nurses in terms of training, but they primarily work with a pediatric population, which usually encompasses infants to children who are 17 or 18 years old. Learn about the environment that pediatric nurses work …

I hope you enjoyed the videos.  Now here are some other blogs that talk about different types of nurses.

Types Of Nursing Jobs » iArticle.org

Of the different types of nursing jobs, contract nursing is rapidly becoming the favored RN career opportunity. For those who prefer a stable position in one location, full-time nursing job is the right choice. Part-time nursing and …

Publish Date: 02/08/2011 5:36

http://iarticle.org/jobs-career/types-of-nursing-jobs-2/

A Review Of Several Employment Types With Regard To The Registered …

With almost 2.6M registered nurses (RN) in the US , registered nursing has become the biggest health care industry in the United States. If you believe that private hospitals are the primary place a nurse might be located, …

Publish Date: 02/06/2011 17:52

http://www.100bloggers.com/a-review-of-several-employment-types-with-regard-to-the-registered-nurse/

What are the various types of nurses that you can become?

I want to get into nursing but Im not sure what kind I want to become. Does anybody know all of the types of nurses there are that I can choose from and the yearly salary(its optional, you dont have to put the salary) Thanks! …

Publish Date: 02/05/2011 8:17

http://www.health-knowledge.info/what-are-the-various-types-of-nurses-that-you-can-become/

Types of nursing jobs to major in « HOWWHYPEDIA.COM

There are many different types of nursing that you can go into. Once you become a nurse, you can major in sub-specialties. There are Operating room nurses, medical surgical nurses, pediatrics nurses, rehab nurses, ICU nurses, OB nurses, …

Publish Date: 01/31/2011 23:14

http://howwhypedia.com/archives/17397

Types of Nursing Jobs | Nursing Opinions

categories of nursing jobs and pay scale per category.

Publish Date: 01/27/2011 23:03

http://www.nursopinions.com/2011/01/types-of-nursing-jobs/

Well, that is about it for today.  I hope you have learned something and take some time to investigate the videos and blogs provided here.  Just remember there are a lot of different types of nurses out there and you can find a career path that suits your interests.

Becoming a nurse practitioner may be the nursing career path for you. Although it has become a lot easier to find nurse practitioner programs than in the past, it can cost quite a bit of cash. So you want to be sure that it is right for your goals.

An advanced nursing degree is required for becoming a nurse practitioner. Most programs require that you get a Masters of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) first. You should so some research on what your State Board requires and take a look at the education options available to you.

At the end of your education, you’ll be required to take a nursing exam in order to get your license as a nurse practitioner. You’ll still be a registered nurse, but you’ll now be able to diagnose and treat a number of medical conditions, prescribe medications, and even work independently of a doctor in many states. Getting a master’s degree in any field isn’t easy because of the work and dedication it takes to prepare for your career at this level, but becoming a nurse practitioner online doesn’t have to be more difficult than taking classes at a typical campus college.
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner

As well as getting your degree, then you will have to spend some time in a nurse practitioner residency program.

Even newly graduates residents have to work and assist physicians and experienced nurse practitioners in various medical settings in order to gain practical experience. After completion of your master’s degree, you can take up license nurse practitioner exam.
NP resident practical experience

This thing about a Nurse Practitioner (NP) career path is that you are not limited to hospitals or nursing homes. Many doctors offices have NPs that are critical to servicing the general healthcare patients. In fact, in some areas, nurse practitioners can have their own practice.

Due to the fact that health care seems to be ever evolving, NPs tend to work collaboratively with other industry professionals. Becoming a nurse practitioner means that your extra training in research, management, and public health is utilized to diagnose patients, manage health care staff, and serve a broader purpose.

During the 1960s, the nation had a physician shortage, which created the position of “Nurse Practitioner.” These professionals provide care very similar to physicians, diagnosing and treating conditions. Currently, the demand for Nurse Practitioners is on the rise, and these individuals earn a generous wage, about $86,486 annually according to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2009).
Nurse Practitioner Careers

Check out my other post on nurse practitioner vs. physician assistant if you want more information on becoming a nurse practitioner.