Each specialization has unique responsibilities and patient care requirements.
Critical Care Nursing: Focuses on patients with life-threatening conditions. Nurses work in
ICUs and specialize in using advanced medical equipment.
Pediatric Nursing: Involves caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric nurses work in hospitals, clinics, and schools.
Geriatric Nursing: Specializes in the care of older adults. These nurses often work in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and home health settings.
Oncology Nursing: Focuses on the care of cancer patients. Oncology nurses administer chemotherapy, manage symptoms, and provide support to patients and families.
Psychiatric Nursing: Deals with patients who have mental health disorders. Psychiatric nurses work in psychiatric hospitals, community health centers, and outpatient clinics.
Nurse Anesthetist: Specializes in the administration of anesthesia. These advanced practice nurses work in surgical settings and provide pain management.
Nurse Midwifery: Focuses on prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Nurse midwives also provide gynecological care and family planning services.
Family Nurse Practitioner: Provides comprehensive healthcare across the lifespan. FNPs diagnose and treat illnesses, conduct exams, and prescribe medications.
