What different types of nurses are there.....?

Question

like the ones that specialize in something????

and do nurses that work in hospitals make more than the ones in clinics??

If I become a nurse will I still have time for my family?? because I heard they work lots of hours

Answer 1

You have =

CNAs,RNs,PHNs PLNs, NPs,CRNAs HHNs, OHNs,LVNs,SENs, &ENs

There are many types of nurse's and all must attend schools collage to get educated in the field they choose to practice in.

Pediatric Nurse- doctor's office, clinics, hospitals, homes health.

Orthopedic Nurse-Hospitals & surgery centers.

Operating room nurse- Hospitals & surgery centers.

Nurse Educator- schools collage's, universities, Businesses.

Office Nurse- doctor's office, clinics, medical centers

Emergency room nurse- UCC (Urgent Care Centers), hospital's.

Industrial Nurse- Manufacturing companies, construction sites.

Community Health Nurse-Health dep.HMOs, camps, homes, schools,prisons.

Gerontological nurse-nursing homes,hospitals, Doc's office.

Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse-hospital, therapy centers.

Anesthesiology nurse- operating rooms, surgery centers.

Answer 2

There are many different ways to answer this question.  First is the distinction between LPNs, RNs, NPs, and DNPs.  This is in order of required education.  Most people are familiar with RNs which typically work in hospitals, home health or for physicians.  RNs typically have either their associates degree or BSN.  RNs can have a variety of specialty certifications or "speicializations" such as oncology, cardiac, pediatrics, etc.  

NPs are a more specialized type of nurse and often focus their care in a specific area and have presciptive abilities within parameters. Some work alongside surgeons and perform consultations, others work in clinics performing basic diagnostics. NPs have at least a master's degree education.

Generally speaking, nurses who work in hospitals and home health tend to be paid more than those who work strictly in doctor's offices...yet NPs and DNPs in highly specialized fields make more than all of them.  

Although I am not a nurse, have worked alongside hundreds of them, I think nursing allows you many options.  One can certainly work part-time, resource or as much as one wants.  RNs who start with an associates can complete BSNs on a part time basis, etc.  In all, I think you have many options as an RN considering education, settings and hours worked.  You can make it as hectic or easy as your family time allows.

Answer 3

There's naughty nurses!