{"id":348,"date":"2021-05-10T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T18:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:56:08","slug":"choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Nursing Specialty: 20 of the Most Popular Career Tracks for Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#How_do_I_choose_a_nursing_specialty\" >How do I choose a nursing specialty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#How_to_Choose_a_Nursing_Specialty\" >How to Choose a Nursing Specialty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Questions_to_Ask_Before_Choosing_a_Nursing_Specialty\" >Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Nursing Specialty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Job_Growth_in_the_Nursing_Field\" >Job Growth in the Nursing Field<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#List_of_Nursing_Specialties\" >List of Nursing Specialties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Registered_Nurse\" >Registered Nurse&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#ADN_Nurse\" >ADN Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-2\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-2\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-2\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#BSN_Nurse\" >BSN Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-3\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-3\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-3\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#PRN_Nurse\" >PRN Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-4\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-4\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-4\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Charge_Nurse\" >Charge Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-5\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-5\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-5\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Labor_Delivery_Nurse_L_D\" >Labor &amp; Delivery Nurse (L&amp;D)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-6\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-6\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-6\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Emergency_Nurse\" >Emergency Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-7\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-7\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-7\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Neonatal_Nurse\" >Neonatal Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-8\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-8\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-8\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Pediatric_Nurse\" >Pediatric Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-9\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-9\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-9\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Forensic_Nurse\" >Forensic Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-10\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-10\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-10\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#SurgicalPerioperative_Nurse\" >Surgical\/Perioperative Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-11\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-11\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-11\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Public_Health_Nurse\" >Public Health Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-12\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-12\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-12\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Orthopedic_Nurse\" >Orthopedic Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-13\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-13\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-13\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Oncology_Nurse\" >Oncology Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-14\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-14\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-14\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Mental_HealthPsychiatric_Nurse\" >Mental Health\/Psychiatric Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-15\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-15\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-15\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Geriatric_Nurse\" >Geriatric Nurse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-16\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-16\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-16\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Nurse_Educator\" >Nurse Educator<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-17\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-17\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-17\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Nurse_Anesthetist_CRNA\" >Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-18\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-18\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-18\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Clinical_Nurse_Specialist_CNS\" >Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-19\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-19\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-19\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Nurse_Practitioner_NP\" >Nurse Practitioner (NP)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-20\" >Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Education_Requirements-20\" >Education Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Salary_Expectations-20\" >Salary Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Deciding_on_a_Nursing_Specialty\" >Deciding on a Nursing Specialty<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/choosing-a-nursing-specialty-20-of-the-most-popular-career-tracks-for-nurses\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Graduating from your nursing program<\/strong> is just the start of a long, exciting career journey, with many opportunities for growth and advancement. <strong>Choosing a nursing specialty<\/strong> allows you to focus more on a specific area of nursing you find interesting, work with a specific client population, <strong>earn a higher salary<\/strong>, and more. Read on to learn more about the <strong>twenty most popular nursing specialties<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great things about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/04\/12\/how-to-become-a-nurse--the-osmosis-ultimate-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>becoming a nurse<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the potential diversity of the job. You might start your career in a medical-surgical unit, spend some time working in the ICU, and end your career in a pediatrics private practice. Nonetheless, you\u2019ll probably be happiest on the job by <strong>choosing a nursing specialty<\/strong> that most closely matches your <strong>skills, personality, and preferences<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we break down <strong>twenty different nursing specialties<\/strong> for <strong>registered nurses (RN)<\/strong>, providing you with information about the <strong>average salary<\/strong>, <strong>required education and certifications<\/strong>, and <strong>what a day might look like<\/strong> for that type of nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_nursing_specialty\"><\/span>How do I choose a nursing specialty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering <strong>how to choose a nursing specialty<\/strong> and the process feels daunting, that\u2019s probably because there are <strong>over twenty different nursing specialties<\/strong>. Each specialty defines an area of client care where a nurse has <strong>expertise and advanced knowledge<\/strong> gained through education, certifications, and\/or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019re going to focus on specialties for <strong>RNs<\/strong>. <strong>RNs<\/strong> need to have at least an <strong>Associate\u2019s Degree in Nursing (ADN)<\/strong>, and many have a <strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Nursing (BSN)<\/strong>\u2014we\u2019ll be defining these below in more detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RNs <\/strong>also need to pass the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/06\/how-to-pass-the-nclexrn-the-osmosis-ultimate-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Council Licensure Examination\u00ae (NCLEX-RN\u00ae)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to be able to work as an RN. <strong>Eligibility and requirements<\/strong> to sit for the NCLEX vary by state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll also feature a few specialties that require further education, such as <strong>certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA)<\/strong> and <strong>nurse practitioners (NP)<\/strong>. These types of nurses are called <strong>advanced practice nurses (APN, APRN, or ARNP)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/6.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/6.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_Nursing_Specialty\"><\/span>How to Choose a Nursing Specialty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some prospective nurses feel a calling toward a specific specialty, while others need to <strong>weigh their options<\/strong> and spend some time determining what\u2019s right for them. If you\u2019re here, you\u2019re probably in the latter group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As many new and experienced nurses can attest, starting your career on a <strong>Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)<\/strong> in-client unit is a great way to gain experience as an RN. These units typically provide care to many different types of clients, which provides opportunities to do procedures, work with a multidisciplinary team, juggle a diverse client team, and more. However, while Med-Surg offers great learning opportunities, it is important to <strong>select a type of specialty or job that excites you<\/strong>, enhances your great attributes, and <strong>makes you happy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woobox.com\/6md346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png?w=1024\" alt=\"What nursing speciality should you pick? Take the quiz. Links to quiz.\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/7.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_to_Ask_Before_Choosing_a_Nursing_Specialty\"><\/span>Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Nursing Specialty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some questions to ask yourself before choosing a nursing specialty include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What are my strongest qualities as a nurse?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there specific populations I enjoy working with more than others?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I have any personality traits that make me a better fit for certain specialties?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much money do I want to make?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Am I willing to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/03\/27\/how-the-gig-economy-changed-the-future-of-healthcare-in-the-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel<\/a>&nbsp;or relocate?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Am I willing to work night and weekend shifts?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I want to pursue further education or certifications?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there any nursing duties I\u2019d like to avoid?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I want to be client-facing, or do I want to focus on education or management?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I want to work in a hospital or in a different setting?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list is just a starting point that gives you an idea of some things to think about when choosing a specialty. Your answers can help you <strong>pinpoint the perfect specialty<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/8.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of Factors to consider when choosing speciality: Client population, night shifts, income, location, care setting.\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/8.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/8.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Growth_in_the_Nursing_Field\"><\/span>Job Growth in the Nursing Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of what specialty you choose to pursue, it\u2019s comforting to know that&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/registered-nurses.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>job outlook for RNs is expected to grow 7% through 2029<\/strong><\/a>. At least for the foreseeable future, nurses can expect <strong>excellent job stability<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Nursing_Specialties\"><\/span>List of Nursing Specialties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registered_Nurse\"><\/span>Registered Nurse&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registered nurses (RN) provide care directly to clients. <strong>RNs<\/strong> are typically compassionate people who can confidently care for clients and <strong>educate them and their families<\/strong>. They also work alongside a <strong>multidisciplinary team<\/strong> to continuously <strong>monitor and assess<\/strong> clients while communicating with and educating clients and their families. An RN can work in a <strong>variety of specialties and settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An RN must first obtain a degree in nursing either through a <strong>diploma program<\/strong>, <strong>Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)<\/strong>, or <strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)<\/strong>. Next, they must pass the <strong>National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX\u00ae-RN)<\/strong> to obtain licensure and officially become an RN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/registered-nurses.htm#tab-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>median pay for RNs in the United States is $93,600<\/strong><\/a>, and depending on where you work and what specialty, pay can range from <strong>$66,030 to $135,320<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/9.png\" alt=\"A list of requirements to be Registered Nurse\n*Provides care directly to clients\n* Avg $73,300 salary\n* Must hold BSN or ASN degree (or complete diploma program with hospital)\n* Must pass NCLEX-RN(r) exam\" class=\"wp-image-381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/9.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/9.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ADN_Nurse\"><\/span>ADN Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-2\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse with an <strong>ADN<\/strong> has an <strong>Associate&#8217;s Degree in Nursing<\/strong>. Nurses with an ADN can work in a variety of specialties, such as a medical-surgical unit or in an outpatient clinic, for example. Some of their daily job duties include <strong>recording medical history<\/strong>, <strong>preparing clients for procedures<\/strong>, and <strong>providing medical education<\/strong> to clients. Regardless of the setting they work in, a nurse with an ADN should be <strong>empathetic<\/strong> and committed to providing the <strong>best possible care<\/strong> for clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-2\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They need to <strong>earn their associate\u2019s degree<\/strong>, which typically takes two to three years in school. They can then take the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> to become an RN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-2\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ADN nurse makes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Degree=Associate_Degree_Nursing_(ADN)\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>$81,000 per year on average<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/10.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nADN Nurse\n* Can work in a variety of settings\n* Daily tasks include client education, taking histories, prepping for procedures\n* 2-3 years to earn associate's degree; can take NCLEX-RN to become an RN\n* Avg 70,439 salary\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/10.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/10.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSN_Nurse\"><\/span>BSN Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-3\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse with a <strong>BSN<\/strong> has a <strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Nursing<\/strong>. Nurses with a BSN can work in a large variety of specialties and typically have <strong>more job opportunities<\/strong> available to them when compared to a nurse with an ADN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse with a BSN might work directly with clients, or they might work in <strong>nursing education<\/strong> or <strong>administration<\/strong>. Like all nurses, they should be confident in their ability to provide <strong>quality care<\/strong> for clients, which might include <strong>inserting IVs<\/strong>, <strong>consoling clients and families<\/strong>, <strong>assisting with procedures<\/strong>, and <strong>running tests<\/strong> on clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-3\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They need to <strong>earn their bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>, which typically takes four years in school. BSN programs typically provide more <strong>theory classes<\/strong> compared to ADN programs.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/06\/how-to-pass-the-nclexrn-the-osmosis-ultimate-guide\">After obtaining their degree, they can then take the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> to become an RN.&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-3\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A BSN nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing_(BSN)\/Salary\">$99,000 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/11.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nBSN Nurse\n* Can work in a variety of settings interacting directly with clients\n* More opportunities than ADN nurse\n* Daily tasks can include inserting IVs\/Catheters, consoling clients\/families, running test, assisting with procedures, and providing quality care\n* 4 years to earn bachelor's degree; pass NCLEX-RN to become RN\n* Avg $86091 salary\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/11.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/11.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRN_Nurse\"><\/span>PRN Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-4\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>PRN nurse<\/strong> is a nurse who works as the need arises. The acronym is Latin for \u201cpro re nata.\u201d These nurses do not have a set schedule; instead, they often work <strong>on-call<\/strong>, filling in at any department that needs help. They can work for a variety of hospitals or facilities. This type of nurse should be able to <strong>adapt quickly<\/strong> to a new environment and have <strong>basic knowledge and skills<\/strong> in a large range of nursing specialties. Someone who does well with change and doesn\u2019t feel the need for a strong routine would be a good fit for this job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-4\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to passing the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>, a PRN nurse typically needs to have a <strong>BSN<\/strong> and at least <strong>one year of experience<\/strong> as an RN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-4\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PRN nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/registered-nurse-prn-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm\">$111,000 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>, with the potential to make much more, particularly for PRN nurses who are willing to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/12.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nPRN Nurse\n* No set schedule; works on call as needed to fill gaps in care settings\n* Must be adaptive and skilled in a wide range of specialties\n* Requires bachelor's degree and one year of RN experience; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Avg $68.870 salary, but can be higher if willing to travel\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/12.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/12.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charge_Nurse\"><\/span>Charge Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-5\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charge nurses<\/strong> act as managers or leaders in healthcare settings. They are (not surprisingly) <strong>in charge<\/strong> of the other nurses on the unit. This might include <strong>assigning nurses to clients<\/strong>, <strong>ordering supplies<\/strong>, <strong>serving as a mentor<\/strong>, and <strong>taking care of clients<\/strong>. They can work in a variety of different nursing departments, from the <strong>intensive care unit (ICU)<\/strong> to <strong>assisted living<\/strong>. Charge nurses should have <strong>strong leadership and organizational skills<\/strong> to effectively lead the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-5\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charge nurses can hold either an <strong>associate\u2019s, bachelor\u2019s, or master\u2019s degree<\/strong> and pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> exam. They need to have <strong>nursing experience<\/strong> before they can move into this leadership role; most jobs require at least <strong>three years of experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-5\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A charge nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing_(BSN)\/Salary\">$87,481 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/13.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nCharge Nurse\n* In charge of other nurses on a unit\n* Assigns nurses to care for clients; orders supplies; mentors nurses\n* Can hold associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing\n* Must pass NCLEX-RN exam and hold three years' experience in nursing\n* Avg $71,933 salary\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/13.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/13.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labor_Delivery_Nurse_L_D\"><\/span>Labor &amp; Delivery Nurse (L&amp;D)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-6\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Labor and delivery (L&amp;D) nurses<\/strong> do a lot more than cuddle newborn babies (although it\u2019s a perk). They provide care to expectant parents during <strong>labor and delivery<\/strong>. They also <strong>assist in surgery for c-sections<\/strong> and provide <strong>postpartum care<\/strong>. Labor and delivery nurses need to be <strong>flexible<\/strong> and make adjustments quickly, as labor can change rapidly. They should also be <strong>confident and reassuring<\/strong> as they support new parents through an extremely emotional time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-6\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labor and delivery nurses can hold either an <strong>associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>, pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> exam, and have at least <strong>one year of experience<\/strong> as an RN before working in labor and delivery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-6\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A labor and delivery nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing_(BSN)\/Salary\">$75,469 per year on average.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/14.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nLabor &amp; Delivery Nurse\n* Provides care to expectant parents during labor and delivery\n* Assists in surgery for C-Sections and provides post-partum care\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing\n* Must pass NCLEX-RN exam and have at least one year of RN experience\n* Avg $65,415 salary\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/14.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/14.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_Nurse\"><\/span>Emergency Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-7\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emergency department (ED) or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/08\/stress-management-for-the-emergency-room-nurse\">emergency room (ER) nurses<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;need to be ready for virtually any situation. They typically work in the emergency department of a hospital, providing care to clients. This might include <strong>continuously monitoring and assessing critical clients<\/strong>, <strong>educating families<\/strong>, and <strong>assisting emergency physicians with procedures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ED nurses need to <strong>think and act quickly<\/strong> while having a wide variety of skills and assessment abilities. Many ED nurses also need to be adept at caring for clients\u2019 and family members\u2019 <strong>psychosocial well-being<\/strong>, as clients in the ED are typically very scared and tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-7\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ED nurses need to have an <strong>associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong> and pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> to become a registered nurse. Most emergency nurse positions require <strong>two years of experience<\/strong> working as an RN. There are typically multiple certifications, such as <strong>Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)<\/strong> and <strong>Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS)<\/strong>, that ED nurses will have to obtain when working in an ER. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-7\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An emergency department nurse makes<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)%2C_Emergency_Room\/Hourly_Rate\">$78,838 per year on average<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/15.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nEmergency Nurse\n* Monitors critical clients, educates families, assists ER physicians with procedures\n* Must think and act quickly, have wide variety of skills, and assessment capabilities\n* Requires associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing\n* Additional certifications: ACLS, PALS\n* Must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Avg $63, 796 salary\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/15.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/15.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neonatal_Nurse\"><\/span>Neonatal Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-8\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neonatal nurses<\/strong> provide care for newborn babies; they often work in the <strong>neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)<\/strong>. They provide <strong>basic newborn care<\/strong> for babies as well as more intensive care for <strong>premature or ill babies<\/strong>. Because they work with such small clients \u2014 sometimes weighing less than a pound \u2014 neonatal nurses need to be <strong>gentle<\/strong> and pay <strong>close attention to detail<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-8\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neonatal nurses must pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>, have an <strong>associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>, and in some cases, a <strong>master\u2019s degree<\/strong>, and have at least <strong>two years of experience<\/strong> in a <strong>critical care neonatal<\/strong> setting before being eligible to sit for the <strong>CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse Neonatal)<\/strong> exam. Not all jobs will require neonatal nurses to obtain a CCRN certification, though it is common.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-8\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A neonatal nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Neonatal_Nurse_(RN)\/Hourly_Rate\">$82,467 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/16.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nNeonatal Nurse\n* Provides care for newborns, often in the NICU\n* Associate's or bachelor's degree required; master's degree sometimes required\n* CCRN exam often required\n* Avg $72,851 salary\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/16.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/16.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pediatric_Nurse\"><\/span>Pediatric Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-9\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/what-you-should-know-to-become-a-pediatric-nurse\"><strong>Pediatric nurses<\/strong><\/a> provide care for clients under eighteen. A pediatric nurse might work in a <strong>pediatrics practice<\/strong>, seeing kids for <strong>well-child visits<\/strong> as well as <strong>sick visits<\/strong>. They might also work in specialized pediatric areas such as <strong>hospital in-client units<\/strong>. Some of the best pediatric nurses are <strong>energetic, optimistic, and friendly<\/strong>. Making children and parents feel at ease while receiving care can <strong>reduce their stress and anxiety<\/strong>. Some precision and <strong>attention to detail<\/strong> are important as well when caring for clients who have tiny body parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-9\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After taking and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/04\/18\/tips-and-question-types-for-the-next-generation-nclex-ngn-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passing the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong><\/a>, a pediatric nurse must hold an <strong>associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>. While not necessary for all jobs, they might also obtain a <strong>Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)<\/strong> credential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-9\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pediatric nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Pediatric_Nurse\/Hourly_Rate\">$71,675 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/17.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nPediatric Nurse\n* Works with clients under 18 years old\n* Setting include pediatrics practices and hospital inclient units\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* CPN credential or asset\n* Avg $62,964 salary\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/17.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/17.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forensic_Nurse\"><\/span>Forensic Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-10\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forensic nurses<\/strong> care for clients who have been&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/04\/28\/how-to-use-traumainformed-care-in-treating-sexual-assault-victims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>victims of physical and\/or sexual abuse<\/strong><\/a>. They typically work in <strong>emergency rooms<\/strong>. In addition to standard nursing duties, they also need to <strong>collect evidence<\/strong> from and <strong>take pictures<\/strong> of victims. They must show the utmost <strong>compassion and professionalism<\/strong> when working with these clients. Forensic nurses are often called upon to <strong>testify in court cases<\/strong> as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-10\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any RN, a forensic nurse must first pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> exam. They must hold an <strong>ADN or BSN<\/strong>, although a BSN is often preferred. Forensic nurses might also choose to become certified as a <strong>Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-10\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A forensic nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Forensic-Nurse-Salary\">$77,044 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/18.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nForensic Nurse\n* Works with clients who are victims of sexual\/physical abuse, typically in ER settings\n* In addition to standard nursing duties, must collect evidence and photograph victims; can testify in court cases.\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree (BSN often preferred); must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Can become certified as a S.A.N.E.\n* Makes $30. 61\/hour on average\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/18.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/18.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SurgicalPerioperative_Nurse\"><\/span>Surgical\/Perioperative Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-11\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surgical and perioperative nurses<\/strong> assist surgeons in the <strong>operating room<\/strong>. They might also be asked to care for clients <strong>before and after surgery<\/strong>. In the operating room, they are sometimes called a <strong>scrub nurse<\/strong>, and one of their main jobs is to <strong>pass instruments<\/strong> to the surgeon. They typically work in a <strong>fast-paced environment<\/strong> and may largely care for clients while they are <strong>sedated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-11\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They need to have their <strong>BSN<\/strong> and pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>. Many positions also require some <strong>experience<\/strong> before becoming a surgical nurse, as well as additional certifications, such as the <strong>Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)<\/strong> credential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-11\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surgical nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/registered-nurse-%20-operating-room\/salaries?salaryType=YEARLY\">$125,514 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/19.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nSurgical\/Perioperative Nurse\n\n* Assists surgeons in OR; provides care to clients pre- and post-surgery\n* Sometimes called a &quot;scrub nurse&quot;; passes instruments to the surgeon\n* Requires bachelor's degree; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Avg $68,870 salary, but can be higher if willing to travel\n* Additional certifications include CNOR\n* Avg $83,040 salary (with travel)\" class=\"wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/19.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/19.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Health_Nurse\"><\/span>Public Health Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-12\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public health nurses<\/strong> devote much of their time to <strong>educating communities<\/strong> and <strong>advocating for overall public health<\/strong>. They play a large role in <strong>collecting data<\/strong> during disease outbreaks, <strong>creating education campaigns<\/strong> for the general public, and <strong>influencing the health of a community<\/strong> as a whole. Public health nurses are often excellent <strong>persuasive and educational communicators<\/strong>; they also have a strong desire to <strong>advocate for people\u2019s health<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-12\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most public health nurses have a <strong>BSN<\/strong>, although some have an <strong>ADN<\/strong>, after passing the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-12\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A public health nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Public_Health_Nurse\/Hourly_Rate\">$74,005 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/20.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nPublic Health Nurse\n\n* Public health advocates and community educators\n* Collects data during disease outbreaks; works on education campaigns\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Avg $59,674 salary\" class=\"wp-image-392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/20.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/20.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orthopedic_Nurse\"><\/span>Orthopedic Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-13\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orthopedic nurses<\/strong> care for clients with <strong>musculoskeletal problems<\/strong>, which might include <strong>broken bones, joint pain<\/strong>, or <strong>muscular dystrophy<\/strong>. On a daily basis, they might <strong>help place a cast<\/strong>, <strong>educate clients<\/strong> on how to recover from an injury and play an integral role in <strong>client pain management<\/strong>. Many orthopedic nurses work with <strong>older populations<\/strong> who are more likely to develop musculoskeletal issues. Orthopedic nursing is a great specialty for someone who wants to <strong>help a large number of people<\/strong>, as they\u2019ll see many clients cycle through injuries or surgeries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-13\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orthopedic nurses can have either an <strong>ADN or a BSN<\/strong>, and they need to pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>. In addition, some jobs may require orthopedic nurses to have their <strong>Orthopaedic Nurse Certification (ONC)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-13\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An orthopedic nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)\/Hourly_Rate\/eac42f7f\/Orthopedics\">$74,810 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/21.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialty\nOrthopedic Nurse\n* Cares for clients with musculoskeletal conditions (broken bones, joint pain, muscular dystrophy)\n* Places casts, educates clients on recovery, helps with pain management\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Avg $66,764 salary\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/21.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/21.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oncology_Nurse\"><\/span>Oncology Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-14\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oncology nurses<\/strong> help treat and care for <strong>cancer clients<\/strong>. Some daily tasks might include <strong>administering chemotherapy<\/strong>, helping to <strong>develop a treatment plan<\/strong>, and <strong>educating clients<\/strong> on their diagnosis and treatment. Oncology nurses need to be extremely <strong>compassionate<\/strong> and have an <strong>excellent bedside manner<\/strong>. They often support clients and their families through the <strong>most difficult period<\/strong> of their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-14\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most jobs require nurses to have a <strong>BSN<\/strong>, and you must pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>. Additionally, you can become an <strong>Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)<\/strong> by working as an RN for <strong>one year<\/strong>, gaining <strong>1,000 hours<\/strong> of experience working in oncology, and passing the <strong>OCN exam<\/strong>. This also includes learning how to <strong>administer chemotherapy<\/strong> to clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-14\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An oncology nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Nurse_Oncology\/Hourly_Rate\">$85,936 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialty \nOncology Nurse\n* Cares for clients with cancer\n* Develops treatment plan, administers chemotherapy, educates clients\n* Must hold a bachelor's degree and pass NCLEX-RN\n* Can become OCN by working on RN for 1 year, earning 1000 clinical hours, and passing OCN exam\n* Avg. $73,648\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/22.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_HealthPsychiatric_Nurse\"><\/span>Mental Health\/Psychiatric Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-15\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental health and psychiatric nurses<\/strong> work with clients who are struggling with <strong>psychiatric disorders<\/strong>. They are sometimes referred to as <strong>behavioral health nurses<\/strong>. Good psychiatric nurses are able to <strong>compassionately care<\/strong> for clients while maintaining <strong>firm boundaries<\/strong> and being careful not to <strong>enable<\/strong> clients. Some typical job duties include <strong>evaluating and recording symptoms<\/strong> and helping clients <strong>manage treatment<\/strong>. Mental health nurses help provide <strong>access to mental health resources<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-15\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can have an <strong>ADN or a BSN<\/strong> and must pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>. In addition, they can apply for the <strong>Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC\u2122)<\/strong>. To be eligible to take the test for certification, nurses need to <strong>work for two years<\/strong> as an RN, have <strong>2,000 hours of work experience<\/strong> in the psychiatric nursing field, and complete <strong>30 hours of continuing education<\/strong> in psychiatric mental health nursing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-15\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A psychiatric mental health nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Psychiatric_Nurse_(RN)\/Hourly_Rate\">$81,242 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/23.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nMental Health\/Psych Nurse\n* Works with clients with psychiatric disorders; sometime called behavioral health nurses\n* Evaluates, records symptoms, and helps clients manage treatment\n* Works more in a classroom than clinic\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree, must pass NCLEX-RN exam\n* Can apply for PMH-BC(tm) after working 2 years as an RN, completing 2,000 hours of work and 30 hours of continuing education in psychiatric nursing\n* Avg. $76,610 salary\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/23.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/23.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geriatric_Nurse\"><\/span>Geriatric Nurse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-16\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Geriatric nurses<\/strong> care for clients who are part of the <strong>geriatric population<\/strong>, which is generally considered to be people aged <strong>65 and older<\/strong>. Common job duties for a geriatric nurse include <strong>monitoring and assessing<\/strong> clients for common health concerns in the older population, <strong>organizing and administering medication<\/strong>, and helping the geriatric population <strong>age gracefully<\/strong>. Many geriatric nurses work in <strong>nursing homes, senior centers, and retirement communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-16\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geriatric nurses can hold an <strong>ADN or BSN<\/strong> and need to pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>. In addition, they can earn a <strong>Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC\u2122)<\/strong>. Before they can apply to become certified, they must <strong>work for two years<\/strong> as an RN, have <strong>2,000 hours of work experience<\/strong> in the gerontological nursing field, and complete <strong>30 hours of continuing education<\/strong> in gerontological nursing. Then, they can take a test to become certified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-16\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A geriatric nurse makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Geriatric-Nurse-Salary\">$70,614 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/24.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nGeriatric Nurse\n* Works with clients older than 65 years old, often in nursing\/retirement homes and communities\n* Monitors and assesses for common health concerns; organizes and administers medication\n* Can hold associate's or bachelor's degree; must pass NCLEX-RN\n* Can apply for GERO-BC (tm) after working two years as an RN, completing 2,000 hours of work and 30 hours of continuing education in gerontilogical nursing\n* Avg. $57,500 salary\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/24.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/24.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurse_Educator\"><\/span>Nurse Educator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-17\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nurse educators<\/strong> typically work for <strong>universities, colleges, and hospitals<\/strong> training new nurses or providing <strong>continuing education<\/strong> for current nurses. On a daily basis, they might <strong>create lesson plans<\/strong>, <strong>teach students<\/strong>, and <strong>research new developments<\/strong> in healthcare. This is a great specialty for people who want to <strong>have an impact<\/strong> on the careers of other nurses. Nurse educators often work in <strong>classrooms<\/strong> more than they work in clinical settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-17\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many jobs require nurse educators to have at least a <strong>Master\u2019s Degree in Nursing (MSN)<\/strong>, have passed <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>, and have some <strong>experience as an RN<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-17\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse educator makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Nurse_Educator\/Salary\">$88,710 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/25.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nNurse Educator\n* Trains future nurses, provides, continuing education for current nurses\n* Creates lessons plans, teaches students, researches healthcare developments\n* Works more in a classroom instead clinic\n* Usually requires master's degree in nursing; requires RN experience, passing NCLEX-RN\n* Avg. $76,610 salary\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/25.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/25.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurse_Anesthetist_CRNA\"><\/span>Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-18\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA)<\/strong> administer <strong>anesthesia<\/strong> and provide <strong>pain management<\/strong>. They <strong>evaluate medical histories<\/strong> pre-operatively; <strong>monitor, assess, and administer medications<\/strong> to clients during procedures; and <strong>counsel clients on pain control<\/strong>. They also discuss medical histories with clients before procedures. CRNAs must be <strong>detail-oriented and attentive<\/strong> as they monitor anesthesia during surgeries. <strong>Compassion<\/strong> is another important trait as they counsel clients and help control their pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-18\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before becoming a CRNA, you must have passed the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> and have at least <strong>one year of critical care experience (ICU or ER)<\/strong>. Then you can apply to a <strong>CRNA program<\/strong> where you must obtain a <strong>master\u2019s degree<\/strong> in a CRNA program and pass the <strong>National Certification Examination (NCE)<\/strong> from the <strong>National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-18\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On average, a nurse anesthetist <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm#tab-5\">makes $132,050 per year<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/26.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nNurse Anesthetist\n* Administers anesthesia, provides pain management, discusses medical history\n* Avg. $174,790 salary\n* Must hold at least a master's degree in nursing\n* Must pass NCE exam from NBCRNA\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/26.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/26.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clinical_Nurse_Specialist_CNS\"><\/span>Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-19\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clinical nurse specialists (CNS)<\/strong> are <strong>advanced practice nurses<\/strong> with specialized knowledge in a specific area, such as <strong>critical care<\/strong> or <strong>pediatrics<\/strong>. They tend to be people who are very driven and who want to <strong>impact the field of nursing<\/strong>. CNSs work in <strong>leadership roles<\/strong> directing care or <strong>conducting research<\/strong>, and they also work <strong>directly with clients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-19\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become a <strong>CNS<\/strong>, you need to pass the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong> as well as an <strong>advanced practice certification<\/strong> such as the <strong>NCE<\/strong> or <strong>Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)<\/strong>. They must hold at least a <strong>Master\u2019s Degree<\/strong>. Some states allow CNSs to <strong>practice and prescribe medication without physician supervision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-19\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clinical nurse specialist makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Clinical_Nurse_Specialist_(CNS)\/Salary\">$108,000 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/27.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nClinical Nurse Specialist\n* Works in leadership roles directing care or conducting research; also works directly with clients\n* Avg 91,100 salary\n* Must hold at least a master's degree of nursing\n* Must pass NCLEX-RN and advanced practice certification, e.g., NCE or FNP-BC\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/27.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/27.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nurse_Practitioner_NP\"><\/span>Nurse Practitioner (NP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Base_Care_Setting_and_Daily_Tasks-20\"><\/span>Client Base, Care Setting, and Daily Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-become-a-nurse-practitioner-the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-part-one\"><strong>Nurse Practitioners (NP)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;often serve as <strong>primary caregivers<\/strong> in private practices or hospital settings. They can <strong>prescribe medication<\/strong>, <strong>diagnose clients<\/strong>, and do <strong>minor procedures<\/strong>. Typically, NPs work within a <strong>specialty<\/strong>, such as <strong>women\u2019s health<\/strong>, or <strong>mental health<\/strong>, or <strong>primary care<\/strong>. NPs need to have <strong>strong communication and critical thinking skills<\/strong>, as they are qualified to make many decisions regarding client care without the need to consult a physician.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Requirements-20\"><\/span>Education Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to passing the <strong>NCLEX-RN<\/strong>, NPs also need to pass a <strong>certification exam<\/strong> according to their specialty. Some organizations that offer exams for NPs include the <strong>American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)<\/strong>, the <strong>American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)<\/strong>, the <strong>Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)<\/strong>, and the <strong>National Certification Corporation (NCC)<\/strong>. They must hold at least a <strong>master\u2019s degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Expectations-20\"><\/span>Salary Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse practitioner makes\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm#tab-5\">$132,050 per year on average<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/28.png\" alt=\"Nursing Specialties\nNurse Practitioner \n* Typically works in a specialty, e.g. women's health, mental health\n* Can diagnose clients and prescribe medications\n* Avg. $109,820 salary\n* Must hold at least a master's degree in nursing\n* Must pass certification exam according to specialty\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/28.png 467w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/28.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deciding_on_a_Nursing_Specialty\"><\/span>Deciding on a Nursing Specialty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a nursing specialty might feel <strong>overwhelming<\/strong>; the plethora of options and available jobs does not make the decision-making process any easier. There\u2019s a lot of <strong>good news<\/strong> when it comes to choosing a specialty, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nurses are desperately needed right now<\/strong>, and projections show <strong>continued demand<\/strong> for years to come. Regardless of the specialty you choose, you likely won\u2019t face too much trouble <strong>finding a job<\/strong>. Also, because you can <strong>switch specialties relatively easily<\/strong>, you won\u2019t be stuck in a job you hate if you decide you don\u2019t like what you chose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with information about <strong>20 of the most popular nursing specialties<\/strong>, you can make a <strong>more informed decision<\/strong> about your future and be one step closer to <strong>providing care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read this helpful blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-navigate-your-nursing-career-paths-progression-and-opportunities\">How to Navigate Your Nursing Career: Paths, Progression, and Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nurses can specialize in diverse fields to match skills and interests.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education ranges from ADN and BSN to advanced practice degrees.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salaries vary widely by specialty and experience.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Many specialties offer strong job growth and stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choosing a specialty is flexible; nurses can switch as interests evolve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/29.png\" alt=\"Osmosis ad to create an account\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/29.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/29.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc (NCSBN\u00ae). 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