Nursing offers various specializations, allowing nurses to focus on specific patient populations or types of care:
- Pediatric Nursing: Specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. - Geriatric Nursing: Focuses on the care of elderly patients, addressing age-related health issues. - Critical Care Nursing: Provides care for patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units (ICUs). - Oncology Nursing: Specializes in caring for patients with cancer, including administering chemotherapy and providing palliative care. - Mental Health Nursing: Focuses on patients with psychiatric disorders, providing therapy and medication management.