http://www.nursingguide.ph/rss/nursing_specializations.xml A resource website where student and professional nurses can find everything they need to knnow about nursing http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-626/What_Does_a_Licensed_Practical_Nurse_Do_.html 2010-07-23 http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-503/How_to_Be_a_Successful_Travel_Nurse.html 2009-07-09 http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-466/What_s_In_Store_for_a_Nurse_Practitioner.html 2009-05-13 Nurse Practitioners are a type of Advance Practice Nurses (APNs). They are registered nurses that have acquired advanced training and education. Their educational attainment gives them a higher degree of professional independence than regular RNs. nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-433/Intro_to_Oncology_Nursing.html 2009-04-19 The primary role of an oncology nurse is that of a nurse caregiver. He/she will see to the care of the patient during clinical visits, hospitalization and discharge and rehabilitation. Depending on the area of exposure, the she may also function as an OR Nurse assisting in oncology cases. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-464/A_Close_Look_at_Operating_Room_Nursing.html 2009-03-25 Operating Room Nursing, also known as perioperative nursing, is a specialized field of nursing practice. They work assisting surgeons, handing them the tools they need to perform the operation required. nbsp; nbsp; http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-428/All_About_Cardiac_Nursing.html 2009-03-18 There are a lot of work opportunities for Cardiac Nurses here and abroad. Nurses can apply in cardiac centers and units that specialize in the care of cardiac patients. They may also work in the Emergency unit as a Cardiac Nurse Specialist that deals with incoming cardiac cases. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-465/What_Does_a_Radiology_Nurse_Do_.html 2009-02-18 Registered nurses who want to work as radiology nurses need to gain special skills training. In the United States, a nursing organization called the Association of Radiology Nurses in America or ARNA can help members gain training and certification. nbsp; nbsp; http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-467/Can_You_Be_a_Nursing_Educator.html 2009-01-14 In essence, all nurses are educators. They impart health teaching to their patients on daily basis. Some nurses even work solely as health educators who work in rural communities or in the industrial setting. nbsp; nbsp; http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-422/Developmental_Disabilities_Nursing.html 2009-01-07 A Developmental Disabilities Nurse will find that he/she has a lot of work opportunities abroad. Hospitals are always looking for nurses who specialize in Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-432/Obstetrics_Gynecology_Nursing.html 2008-11-16 Obstetrics and Gynecology nursing is a field of nursing where the practitioners deal with the reproductive health of women. Care starts at birth, a latency period ensues and care resumes again just before the onset of the first menstrual period. Care then continues through to the reproductive years and well into the menopausal years. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-425/What_is_Forensic_Nursing_.html 2008-11-02 Forensic Nursing is a young, up and coming specialty nursing area. In essence, forensic nursing is a field of nursing that intersects with the law in one way or another. Forensic Nursing was first recognized by the American Nurses Association as a nursing specialty in the early 1990s. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-427/The_Ins_and_Outs_of_the_Critical_Care_Nursing_Field.html 2008-10-26 There are a lot of work opportunities for a Critical Care Nurse abroad. With the present shortage in nursing manpower, hospitals are clamoring to get their hands on specialized nurses. The average salary of a Critical Care Nurse in the US often ranges from USD 50,000 – USD 75,000 annually. nbsp; http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-421/The_Clinical_Nurse_Specialist.html 2008-10-15 There are a lot of work opportunities for Clinical Nurse Specialist here and abroad. Because they are considered experts in their chosen field, they are often called on as consultants, managers and educators. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-419/Nursing_Home_Jobs_for_Filipino_Nurses.html 2008-10-08 The US alone is in need of thousands of registered nurses to augment their manpower shortage. And most of the nurses they employ will be working in long term care http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-423/Working_as_an_Ambulatory_Care_Nurse.html 2008-09-14 There are various areas where an Ambulatory nurse can work. It may include working with paramedics in an ambulance or working as a school and company nurse. The job may also include working in a surgical or community setting. Ambulatory nurses may also be called to provide home care to patients who need it. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-401/Gastrointestinal_Nursing.html 2008-08-17 Gastrointestinal Nursing or GI Nursing is a very interesting nursing specialty. The nurse in this field is exposed to different GI conditions and diseases. GI Nurses can offer general, pediatric and geriatric care. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-418/The_Pediatric_Nurse.html 2008-08-14 Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with infants, toddlers and adolescents. It is a specialized field that aims to maintain a child’s overall wellness as well as treat any underlying conditions be it acute or chronic. Pediatric Nursing is a special Nursing field where the nurse has constant contact with patients below a certain age. The diseases and disease processes that a nurse encounters may be the same as with adult patients, but the ... http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-395/The_Private_Duty_Nurse.html 2008-06-07 Apart from hospital work, a registered nurse can choose to make the most of their time by becoming a Private Duty Nurse (PDN). A nurse can make a living out of being a PDN exclusively or he/she can do this on the sly and earn more money. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-390/Becoming_a_Nurse_Anesthetist.html 2008-05-19 There is far more to the Nursing profession other than just being a regular RN. Nurses have the option to specialize in any field that they choose. One of these specialties includes becoming a Nurse Anesthetist. http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-370/Practical_Nursing__Alternative_to_Nursing_Students.html 2008-03-26 Do you want to pursue a career in the healthcare industry but cannot afford to wait for four years to finish a course or finance your education? You are probably looking for a shorter and cheaper means to fulfill your dream. Then you are probably interested to gain more information about the programs for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Lice... http://www.nursingguide.ph/article_item-368/Is_Travel_Nursing_for_You_.html 2008-03-26 Do you want to practice your profession as a nurse and fulfill your desire to travel and explore other places?nbsp; One field of nursing will let you enjoy both worlds: travel nursing.