Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): – Description: CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia and manage patients during surgical procedures.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Specialty Focus:
– Description: Nurse practitioners provide advanced healthcare services, often with a specialized focus (e.g., family, pediatrics, psychiatry).
– Description: CNSs are advanced practice nurses who specialize in a specific patient population or clinical setting, providing expert consultation to other healthcare professionals.
– Description: Nurse managers and directors oversee nursing staff and operations within healthcare facilities.
Pediatric Nurse:
– Description: Pediatric nurses specialize in providing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
– Description: Oncology nurses care for patients with cancer, providing treatment, support, and symptom management.
– Description: Orthopedic nurses specialize in the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedic surgeries.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:
– Description: Psychiatric-Mental Health NPs provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
– Description: Gerontological NPs specialize in the care of elderly patients, addressing age-related health concerns.
– Description: Critical care nurses work in intensive care units (ICUs) and provide care to critically ill patients.