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Many Alternatives Are Available For Nursing Specialties

Becoming a nurse is an excellent career decision. But it doesn't stop there. Plenty of specialties exist for you to choose from. In this article, you'll learn a few as a starting point.

Author: George Hutton
Date: Jan 2, 2011 - 1:35:16 AM

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It's pretty clear that the health care industry in this country is going to undergo a radical change in the near future. With health care being one of the hottest topics in the United States government, as well as a rapidly aging baby boomer generation, there's a greater demand than ever for health care professionals, particularly nurses. If you are considering going into the nursing field, but aren't sure what to specialize in, then this article is for you. I'll go over just a few of the many areas you can choose, so you can have an easier choice.

One of the biggest killers in western society is heart disease, and will be or some time. Particularly with a rapidly aging population, the need for cardiac care nurses is most certainly going to increase. These nurses are responsible for caring for patients at all stages in their fight against heart disease. Most are focused on caring for patients who are recovering from open heart surgery. This hospital recovery time takes about a week, so there is plenty of demand for these specialty.

Critical care nurses will also be in great demand in the future. Critical care nurses take care of people who are in critical condition. This can be in the critical care unit of the hospital, or the emergency room. Because of demographic reasons, this speciality will also be in great demand in the future.

An anesthetist nurse is one of the oldest specialities in the United States. This nurse is responsible for caring for those under anesthesia, and administering the proper amounts. This requires advanced education, and a license that requires renew by examination every four years, but it is one of the highest paying nursing specialties there is. Since this specialty goes hand in hand with surgery, which is expected to increase in the near future, this kind of nurse will also be in more demand.

Cancer is also a leading killer in the United States. Special nurses trained to deal specifically with cancer patients are oncology nurses. Again, because of the rapidly aging population, this particular specialty is expected to grow dramatically in the future.

One advantage of the growing technology with respect to communication is the ability to deliver health information and assistance over long distances. More and more hospitals are using telenurses to do just this. With video conferencing becoming more and more available, this kind of nurse is expected to be in significant demand in the future.

Naturally, these are just a few of the many different areas of specialization available to today's nurses. With a growing population and increasing technology, there is a chance that you can find the perfect specialization to suit your exact needs and desires.

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