Here is a look at some of the available careers in the field of nursing and the
training and examination requirements for different positions. Nurses enjoy many
different types of job opportunities in different areas of medicine.
Available Careers. For those who have an interest in the medical field, nursing
is a great career option. There are many careers available in nursing at all
levels of skill and education. Entry level or diploma positions include
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and, in some cases Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Degree
programs including the Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) and the Bachelor's
Science of Nursing (BSN) prepare nurses for a career as an LPN or
Registered Nurse (RN). Doctoral or Master’s programs are designed for advance careers as a Nurse
Practitioner(NP) or Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Degree programs prepare nursing student for
examination that is needed for certification.
Examination. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-LPN are national examinations given to
nursing students for licensure and registration. Nurses must pass these exams in
order to practice, therefore it is important to prepare properly by taking
appropriate courses at an accredited nursing school. Licensure and registration
also requires many hours of on-site, clinical training. NP's and CRNA's must first
attain RN status before beginning a Master's of Science of Nursing (MSN) program to further specialize. NP's and CRNA's are also subject to
further board examination and certification.
Specialization. Nurse, namely RN’s and NP’s may choose to further train in a
sub-specialty of nursing including geriatrics, pediatrics, psychiatrics, or
adult nursing. Nurses may specialize in many different branches of medicine
depending of personal interest and preference. By choosing to sub-specialize,
nurses are able to further their career and receive higher compensation.
Specialization also allows nurses to work in a field they enjoy with a patient
group they like.
Nursing currently has more employment opportunities than any other position. By
starting training now, you can be working the field in as little as one year.
There are many rewarding career opportunities in the field of nursing. A nursing
shortage has created a vast number of jobs, with employment opportunities
expected to be very abundance from now until at least 2014.
This article was written by Angela Oliver for HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com. For more information about nursing careers, training programs, and continuing education, please visit HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com. Find jobs and available training programs in your area that can help you begin a career as an RN, CNA, LPN, or Nurse Practicioner.
