MOST RECRUITED PROFESSIONAL NURSING POSITIONS AND WHY
The nursing industry as a whole is feeling the effects of the shortage of professional nurses; however,
these positions are more in demand than any other within the profession.
They are all specialty-nursing positions with high earnings potential;
however, they also require extensive educational credentials and a higher
level of on-site training, licensing and certification.
Nurse practitioners:
A nurse practitioner is somewhere between a RN and
a physician. They can essentially see patients and provide care, under the
wing of a licensed doctor. They can conduct exams on patients, run tests
and in some instances, do very, very minor in-office procedures. However,
they are regulated very heavily under state law and in some regions,
these nurses must always have the doctor they are working with to sign
off on everything they do. Adversely, in other areas nurse practitioners are
able to provide patient care without the guidance or supervision or
a physician. This is a good option for those nurses looking to build a
lasting relationship with their patients.
Clinical nurses:
This kind of nurse is usually involved in the management
of departments or facilities as well as the education and research positions
within the nursing profession. They are almost always registered nurses in
their own right, with years of experience under their belt. They usually
also boast a Masters Degree in nursing and have specialized certification
for their particular area of expertise. They are experts in their field and for
this reason, are able to educate others, advocate for the profession and
conduct research to find new ways to address the needs of patients.
Certified registered nurse anesthetists:
Certified registered nurse
anesthetists (CRNA) command an annual salary of around $100,000,
making this one of the highest paid nursing specialties in the industry.
Registered nurses can make the transition into the CRNA field easily,
many times through enrolling in a graduate education program. These
nurses are similar to practitioners, except that they deal in anesthesia.
They assist anesthesiologists and deliver anesthesia during operations.
This field is a great one for those nurses that dont want a lot of patient
interaction as most surgeries take place while the patient is unconscious.
It is also optimal for those nurses interested in the surgical portion
of medicine, but have no desire to be a surgeon or physician.
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