Job responsibilities vary significantly depending on the specialization:
- Pediatric Nurses: Perform physical exams, administer vaccinations, and educate parents on child health.
- Geriatric Nurses: Manage chronic illnesses, assist with mobility issues, and provide end-of-life care.
- Cardiac Nurses: Monitor heart conditions, assist in cardiac surgeries, and educate patients on lifestyle changes.
- Oncology Nurses: Administer chemotherapy, manage cancer symptoms, and provide emotional support.
- Emergency Nurses: Triage patients, perform life-saving procedures, and stabilize critical conditions.
- Psychiatric Nurses: Conduct mental health assessments, provide psychotherapy, and administer medications.
- Critical Care Nurses: Monitor vital signs, manage ventilators, and provide intensive treatment.
- Neonatal Nurses: Care for premature infants, monitor vital signs, and support infants with congenital conditions.
- Family Nurse Practitioners: Diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care.
- Nurse Anesthetists: Administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery, and manage post-operative care.
