Nursing: Career Paths

Registered Nurses have opportunities to specialize in many areas.  Here are a few options:

1. Staff Nurse: Work in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient clinics.

2. Specialized Nursing: Focus on areas like pediatrics or oncology with additional certifications.

3. Community Health Nurse: Work in public health, focusing on health education and disease prevention.

4. Home Health Nurse: Provide care to patients in their homes.

5. Occupational Health Nurse: Work in corporate settings focusing on employee health and safety.

6. Case Management Nurse: Coordinate patient care across various providers.

7. Nursing Informatics Specialist: Combine nursing with IT to improve healthcare data management.

8. Nurse Educator: Teach and train future nurses.

9. Travel Nurse: Take temporary assignments in different locations.

10. Nurse Administrator: Manage nursing staff and operations.

11. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Further education to become a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist.

Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program are also encouraged to continue their education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)