Specialty Spotlight

As a student nurse, you are well on your way to a rewarding career as a nursing professional. You've already made the decision to enter nursing school; now it's time to choose from the many rewarding specialties the profession has to offer. You'll find that each nursing specialty has its own unique characteristics and responsibilities.

Here are just a few of the specialties open to you as a new nurse. For even more options, browse all articles by post date or alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.

Specialty Spotlight: Oncology Nurses on the Forefront of Cancer Care
Being able to make a tremendous difference in the lives of cancer patients, combined with being at the forefront of exciting new scientific discoveries, is what new oncology nurses can expect if they choose this profession.

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Specialty Spotlight: Never a Dull Day as a Med-Surg Nurse
Diverse practice settings, diverse patients and diverse nurses—all make for a very diverse and interesting career for medical-surgical nurses, such as Kathleen Reeves, RN, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.

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Specialty Spotlight: Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
What is your niche? Is it pregnancy and diabetes? Perinatal loss? Journal clubs? Preterm birth? There is something of interest for every nurse interested in this field. Find out more from Joan Edwards, president of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

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Unique Nursing Paths: Is Travel Nursing for You?
As you venture out into your new nursing career, you may be questioning: Where do I want to work? What kind of nurse do I want to be? One option you may not have considered is travel nursing.

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Unique Nursing Paths: Nurse Outreach Educator

Getting Started Related Articles Nurses are Gatekeepers when it Comes to Diabetes Education for Patients Nurses Work to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome Scripps Nurse-Supported Program Pairs Breast Cancer Patients with Survivors Nurse Passes Along Valuable Lessons Through Mentorin

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Unique Nursing Paths: Nurse Recruiter

A nurse recruiter contacts, interviews and places nurses in jobs at a healthcare facilities. This position involves selling placement services to nurses and requires exceptional customer service and attention to detail. A background in sales is required as well as three to six years of experience. Experience with sa

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