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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

clinical nurse specialist are experts in a specialized area of health care. There are three broad categories of clinical nurse specialists. The three categories are population, setting, and disease or medical subspecialty.


 * Population: This nursing specialty includes pediatrics, geriatrics, and women�s health.
 * Setting: This nursing specialty includes critical care, emergency room, operating room, NICU, hospice, and hospital-based.
 * Disease or Medical Subspecialty: These nurses specialize in the fields of cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, and infectious diseases.

Each of the above categories challenge nurses in different ways. You should be keenly aware of those challenges so you can select a specialty that fits your strengths.

For instance, if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment you might want to try your hand at being an emergency room nurse. If you don�t like children, you obviously want to stay clear of pediatrics and neonatal care. If working with your community sounds rewarding than a career as a public health nurse might be for you.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

A certified registered nurse anesthetist is a registered nurse that specializes in anesthetics. In other words, a CRNA can anesthetize patients for surgery. CRNAs work with many other health care professionals including surgeons, dentists, and podiatrists. Apart from achieving a degree in nursing, CRNAs must also receive two to three years of additional training.

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

A certified nurse midwife (CNM) has received additional training and education in the obstetrical and gynecological care of pregnant women. A CNM provides prenatal, delivery, and infant care. Most CNMs receive their certification through the American College of Nurse Midwives.