Nursing

Clinical Nursing Roles

1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Provides basic patient care such as bathing, feeding, and assisting with daily activities under nurse supervision.

2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offers basic nursing care, monitors vital signs, administers medications, and supports RNs and doctors.

3. Registered Nurse (RN)

Provides comprehensive patient care, administers treatments, coordinates with doctors, and manages patient records.

4. Charge Nurse

Supervises a nursing unit during a shift, assigns tasks, and ensures smooth care delivery.

5. Nurse Manager

Oversees nursing staff, manages schedules, handles budgets, and ensures quality patient care.

Specialized Nursing Roles

6. Pediatric Nurse

Provides specialized healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents.

7. Home Health Nurse

Offers medical care to patients in their homes, often for chronic or post-surgical needs.

8. School Nurse

Manages student health, handles emergencies, and supports wellness programs in schools.

9. Travel Nurse

Works short-term assignments in different locations, filling staffing gaps and providing skilled care.

10. Research Nurse

Assists in clinical studies, collects data, and supports medical research projects.

11. Public Health Nurse

Promotes community health through education, screening, and preventive care programs.

12. Transcultural Nurse

Provides culturally sensitive care tailored to diverse patient backgrounds.

13. Forensic Nurse

Works with victims of violence or abuse, collects evidence, and collaborates with legal teams.

Advanced Practice Nursing (APN)

14. Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Diagnoses conditions, prescribes medications, and provides advanced, often independent, patient care.

15. Nurse Midwife

Specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and women’s health.

16. Nurse Anesthetist

Administers anesthesia, monitors patients during surgery, and provides pain management.

Nursing Support & Leadership Roles

17. Nurse Advocate

Supports patient rights, helps patients navigate healthcare systems, and ensures fair treatment.

18. Nurse Attorney

Combines nursing and legal expertise to work on medical-legal cases or healthcare policy.

19. Healthcare Administrator

Manages healthcare facilities, oversees operations, budgeting, and staff coordination.

20. Nurse Educator

Teaches and trains nursing students or working nurses, develops curriculum, and leads academic programs.