Any nursing career is rewarding and worthwhile, and it
takes a person that cares about others to be a great nurse. Much of the specialty a nurse opts to go into
depends on the individual person themselves and what their preference is.
Pediatric nursing could work. If you love children,
this may be a great career choice. There are some people that find working in pediatrics to be too
heartbreaking. It's not pleasant to give
a shot to a 3-year-old, however working in the field of pediatrics, it is
necessary at times. Pediatric nurses may
work in a pediatrician’s office where you would see well and sick children.Pediatric nurses also work in children's
hospitals which can involve cancer care and other serious conditions. Some nurses find this work too difficult, while
others find it rewarding and are happy to provide comfort to the children.
Hospice nurses certainly have some difficult days,
however for many, it's an opportunity to give back and offer comfort to
families and the patient during critical times. Hospice nurses may work in a hospital, nursing home, or an actual
hospice center. Hospice nurses also work
visiting homes of patients. The average
hospice nurse works not only with the patient but with the family as well, so
it takes a bit of a social worker expertise to do this job adequately.
For nurses that enjoy fast paced work and working with
different patients, Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing is often a chosen
specialty. You rarely see the same
patient on a routine basis, and the age of patients can be infants to
geriatrics. The care provided can range
from injuries, to illnesses, and drug overdoses. It is a very true statement that you never
know exactly what you will see working in an emergency room.
Psychiatric Nursing can consist of working in a
psychiatric hospital. Giving medications
is a large part of the job within a hospital.
Psychiatric nurses also work within private practice, and in some cases,
provide counseling services which are overseen by a doctor.
A cardiac nurse will work with patients that have heart
related issues. Approximately 70% of the
patients will be older, however there are young people with cardiac issues as
well. This nursing specialty can be
within a hospital setting, or private practice. Cardiac nurses also work in cardiac rehab centers which may instruct
patients on exercise techniques to regain cardiac endurance.
Wound Care Nurses care for wounds that are not healing
properly on their own. This often means
working with diabetic patients or patients confined to bed.
Public health nurses specialize in a variety of
conditions including communicable diseases. A public health nurse often works in a community health department.
The role in a health department can be
educating patients on sexually transmitted diseases, and providing tests as
needed. Some health departments offer
pregnancy visits and care, children’s well checkups, vaccinations, and
communicable disease treatment and monitoring. In the event of a sexually transmitted disease, it is often the
responsibility of a nurse through the health department to contact anyone that
may have been exposed. Public health
nurses also offer education on general well being and nutrition to the public or
as requested.
Regardless of which area of nursing you choose to work
in, or if you prefer to work in general nursing, you have a very important job,
and essentially hold the life of the patient within your hands.
A surgical nurse will assist the doctor in the
operating room, and must know surgical terminology, and be familiar with all
surgical instruments. A surgical nurse
may visit the patient prior to surgery and following surgery, and report
findings to the doctor.
Oncology nurses work with physicians that treat cancer
patients. They may work in the office of
an oncologist, or on a hospital floor that specializes in cancer care. Many nurses working in this field administer
chemo therapy, and must be familiar with various forms, including the
administration process.
Regardless of the specialty field, or if you opt to
work general nursing, it is one of the most difficult, demanding, and best jobs
you could ever hope for.
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