101 Careers in Nursing

Few careers have the advantages that nursing offers: flexibility, room for growth, satisfaction from helping others. And there is a desperate need for nurses--demand will exceed supply for some time to come. This concise and handy volume profiles 101 different types of nursing careers are profiled; each includes a basic description, education requirements, skills needed, compensation, related web sites, and professional organizations. Personal stories from practicing nurses highlight the content. Students, those looking for a career change, and RNs looking for new opportunities will find a wealth of information here.

A Sample of Possible Career Choices:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Case Manager

Critical Care Nursing

Diabetes Educator

Disaster/Bioterrorism Nursing

Emergency Room Nurse

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

HIV/AIDS Specialist

Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing

Infection Control Nurse

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Nurse Midwife

Oncology Nurse

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner