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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

cns nursing 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.