Nurse I Tracking Code: 20081161 Job Description Job Duties Include: A Registered Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician’s plan of care and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Option Care, the state’s professional standards, and regulatory entities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment of all patients assigned to him/her, establishing and implementing the plan of care plan, educating ... Read Full Story

About Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses who keep patients pain free during surgical, medical, dental or childbirth procedures. CRNAs administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, from the simplest to the most complex in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals. Median Annual Salary $134,820 Educational Requirements Successful ... Read Full Story

Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) hold advanced degrees specializing in geriatrics. They are able to diagnose and manage their patients’ often long-term and debilitating conditions and provide regular assessments to patients’ family members. Similar to all geriatrics nurses, GNPs must approach nursing holistically and pay special attention to maintaining a comforting bedside manner for their elderly patients. Median Annual Salary $... Read Full Story

About Clinical Nurse Specialists A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice RN who functions as a health care provider, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/administrator and/or case manager. It is the CNS who often sets the standards for quality patient care; trouble shoots problems and crises; anticipates complications and helps to prevent their development; and views the individual, family or group within the context of a whole system. The CNS usually has a special... Read Full Story

About Nurse Practitioners A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians and in most states has the ability to prescribe medications. Most NPs specialize in a particular field of medical care, and there are as many types o... Read Full Story

Orthopedic Nurses Orthopedic nurses provide care, correction or prevention for patients suffering from skeletal injuries or deformities. An orthopedic nurse may care for patients of all ages with different musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, both potential and actual deformities. They provide assessments as well as educate patients about equipment that may help their deformities, such as braces, prosthetics, and other orthopedic equipment. Median Annual Salary $79,000 Educational Re... Read Full Story

Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Pediatric Endocrinology Nurses provide care to young children who are suffering from diseases and disorders of the endocrine system. This often involves educating both parents and children on the the physical and sexual development issues that arise from these disorders. Median Annual Salary $81,000 Educational Requirements RN license Related Organizations Endocrine Nurses Society Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society Featured Books Related Links Find Pediat... Read Full Story

A midwife is a person who assists a woman during childbirth. The traditional term for this function is “midwifery,” and the art has been active for hundreds of years. In today’s world, the midwife is a trained healthcare provider fully versed in women’s health issues, including all stages of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care of both the newborn infant and its mother. The role of the midwife is part health care practitioner, part educator and part counselor, suppo... Read Full Story

About Psychiatric Nursing Psychiatric nurses work with individuals and groups to assess mental health needs, diagnose, and plan care of patients with mental health needs. They may work in hospitals, community-based or home care programs, schools or colleges of nursing, the military, prisons, home health agencies, or behavioral health/HMOs. Median Annual Salary $58,028. Search for all advertised psychiatric nurse jobs. Educational Requirements RN, NPP, PMHCNS. Find the right nursing degree for... Read Full Story

The changing values of the US labor force and the interest of many to make a social difference after the events of 9/11 have spurred an interest in nursing careers. In fact, over 1 million new RNs are needed in by 2016, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS). To address the shortage of nurses and the need to educate so many new nurses, schools are making available new ways to attract and easily train additional nurses while at the same time keeping the quality and professionalism of nu... Read Full Story