Nursing
Fields

Did you know there are many types of nurses?

Ambulatory Care Nurse

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young man with short brown hair wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck while crossing his arms

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Average annual salary $80,000/Year*

Salario medio anual $80,000/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Ambulatory Care Nurses are often in high demand within clinics due to their expertise and special skills. With a majority of health care moving to the outpatient setting, ambulatory care registered nurses (RNs) are critical.

Ambulatory Care Nurses specialize in outpatient settings, providing care for patients in various healthcare centers such as clinics, urgent care centers and doctor’s offices. They manage the care and treatment of acute health issues, and guide individuals with chronic disease management.

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Burn Care Nurse

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young man with short black hair wearing red scrubs crossing his arms

Burn Care Nurse

Average annual salary $100,312/Year*

Salario medio anual $100,312/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Because this is a highly specialized field, Burn Care Nurses are always in demand.

Burn Care Nurses are highly specialized in the care of acutely ill patients with thermal injuries.

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Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Woman with short curly hair wearing a light blue coat with a stethoscope aruond her neck crossing her arms

Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Average annual salary $123,780/Year*

Salario medio anual $123,780/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

The need for Cardiac NPs will only continue to grow. As more and more Americans are diagnosed with cardiac disease, Nurse Practitioners will be needed to care for these patients.

A Cardiac Nurse Practitioner is a specialized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provides comprehensive care to patients who have been diagnosed with cardiac diseases.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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bald man with clear glasses wearing a blue face mask and teal scrubs crossing his arms

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Average annual salary $195,610/Year*

Salario medio anual $195,610/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

The job prospects for CRNAs are excellent because of the need for additional healthcare providers and the increased number of ambulatory care services.

CRNAs are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who administer anesthesia and other medications. They also monitor patients who are receiving and recovering from anesthesia.

Note: This specialty requires advanced certification. A Doctor of Nursing Practice is required.

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Charge Nurse

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Young woman with long brown hair with two small white earrings wearing a white nurse's coat with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms

Charge Nurse

Average annual salary $93,963/Year*

Salario medio anual $93,963/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the need for nurses across all specialties will grow by 6% through the year 2031, and the demand for Charge Nurses, with their unique characteristics and capabilities, will likely be even greater.

Charge Nurses oversee specific departments and are responsible for the many details that make a unit run smoothly. While Charge Nurses have bedside responsibilities, they are also the person who coordinates the schedules and assigns each nurse’s duties and responsibilities.

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Chief Nursing Officer

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woman with long black hair wrapped in braids wearing a dark gray coat over a blue dress shirt with her arms crossed

Chief Nursing Officer

Average annual salary $134,414/Year*

Salario medio anual $134,414/año*

8 to 10 years of schooling

There will always be a need for top-level executives within healthcare organizations, making a career as a Chief Nursing Officer a highly sought-after position.

A Chief Nursing Officer is an administrative position. They are considered the top-level nurse within an organization and they oversee nurses and the implementation of patient care.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Clinical Nurse Supervisor

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Young woman with curly hair tied in a bun wearing a white nurse's coat over a white turtleneck with a stethoscope hanging around her neck holding a blue clipboard with her left arm

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Average annual salary $82,750/Year*

Salario medio anual $82,750/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

There is a growing need for experienced nurses in leadership positions.

Clinical Nurse Supervisors oversee the care of patients and problem solve with nursing staff.

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Dialysis Nurse

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Woman with brown hair wearing a white nurse's coat over some pink scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck crossing her arms

Dialysis Nurse

Average annual salary $78,028/Year*

Salario medio anual $78,028/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Dialysis nursing is one of the most in-demand specialty fields of nursing because of the high number of kidney failure patients in the United States and because dialysis nurse retention at outpatient dialysis centers is low.

Dialysis Nurses provide care to chronic or acute kidney failure patients, as well as to patients that are experiencing any other kind of kidney-related issues.

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Director of Nursing

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Woman with short blonde hair wearing a light blue tweed coat over a beige shirt holding a tablet on her right hand and tapping it with her left hand

Director of Nursing

Average annual salary $145,992/Year*

Salario medio anual $145,992/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

145,992 de formación

There will always be a need for mid-level leadership positions within healthcare organizations, making skilled nurses with the ability to lead a team always in demand.

A Director of Nursing is an advanced nursing role where you’re responsible for leading a nursing department or organization. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals while overseeing the day-to-day operations of a nursing department.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

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woman with brown hair wearing round black rimmed glasses and blue scrubs over a white shirt holding a stethoscope with her right hand while crossing her arms

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

Average annual salary $100,312/Year*

Salario medio anual $100,312/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

There are many jobs available for Emergency Room Nurses who care for trauma patients and other emergencies.

ER Nurses work in the Emergency Department (ED) to triage patients who require immediate care. They treat immediate life-threatening medical conditions, stabilize patients requiring advanced medical therapies, and discharge stable patients.

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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

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Mujer con cabello castaño oscuro y reflejos con bata blanca de enfermera y un estetoscopio alrededor de su cuello sosteniendo un ntebook con ambas manos

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Average annual salary $123,780/Year*

Salario medio anual $123,780/año*

8 to 10 years of schooling

The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that there will be a 52% increase in the need for all Nurse Practitioners through 2030. Family Nurse Practitioners enjoy high levels of job satisfaction and respect from other health professionals and the community at large FNPs are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with specialized graduate educations who provide primary health care services to people of all ages. FNPs operate with autonomy and independence and earn significantly higher incomes.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Fertility Nurse

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Woman with brown hair wearing black rimmed glasses and blue scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck holding a red binder with her right arm and her left hand is on her left hip

Fertility Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

Many people face struggles with reproductive health. Coupled with cutting-edge stem cell research findings expanding every year, this field will continue to help women’s healthcare improve.

Fertility Nurses, also known as Reproductive Nurses or IVF Nurses, are nurses who care for those who seek counseling or treatment options related to reproductive health.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Flight Nurse

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Young woman with short black hair wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms

Flight Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

This field is a highly specialized field that is always in high demand. A Transplant Nurse cares for patients who are donating or receiving an organ or tissue through a transplant procedure.

Flight Nurses take the responsibilities of an RN onboard a jet or helicopter transporting patients to hospital or other healthcare facilities. Flight Nurses are responsible for caring for acutely ill patients in flight.

Note: Other certifications are required.

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Forensic Nurse

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woman with blonde hair wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms

Forensic Nurse

Average annual salary $72,659/Year*

Salario medio anual $72,659/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Forensic Nurses must be detail-oriented, organized, skilled in collecting and preserving evidence, and committed to accurate and careful documentation. Forensic nursing is an emotionally challenging field.

A Forensic Nurse is someone who works with crime victims to gather medical evidence and provide expert testimony that can be used in court. Forensic nursing is a unique specialty that blends the worlds of nursing, science, and the legal system.

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Geriatric Nursing

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Young woman with long hair and round brown glasses wearing a white nurse's coat over a white shirt with a stethoscope hanging around her neck; a golden bracelet on her right arm and a silver watch with black straps on her left arm

Geriatric Nursing

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Geriatric Nurses are one of the most in-demand nursing specialties. They are especially needed in long-term care facilities.

Geriatric Nurses are Registered Nurses that specialize in care for the elderly. They help bring comfort and care to a vulnerable segment of the population.

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Health Policy Nurse

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Woman with long curly hair wearing a white nurse's coat with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms and a silver watch is on her left arm

Health Policy Nurse

Average annual salary $80,000/Year*

Salario medio anual $80,000/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

As the need for healthcare reform in the U.S. continues, there’s an even greater need for people who can speak clearly about their experience and the issues facing healthcare workers and healthcare needs.


A Health Policy Nurse works with government policymakers and healthcare systems to help form and communicate public health policies. HPNs use their hands-on nursing experience to aid in the research, creation and enforcement of health policies.

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Home Health Nurse

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Young woman with black hair and round black rimmed glasses wearing aquamarine scrubs holding a stethoscope with her left hand while crossing both arms

Home Health Nurse

Average annual salary $80,428/Year*

Salario medio anual $80,428/año*

2 to 5 years of schooling

Home healthcare is the fastest-growing segment of healthcare services.


Home Health Nurses provide wide-ranging services, including monitoring patient conditions, education on disease management, ensuring compliance with physician orders, and overseeing the duties of home care providers. They provide wound care, pain management, medication administration, and other skills nursing responsibilities.

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Hospital CEO

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Woman with short dark brown hair wearing an aquamarine coat over a white shirt holding a tablet on her left arm

Hospital CEO

Average annual salary $145,992/Year*

Salario medio anual $145,992/año*

More than 10 years of schooling

154,650 de formación

There will always be a need for top-level executives within healthcare organizations, making a career as a Hospital CEO a highly sought-after position.

A Hospital CEO is the Chief Executive of a hospital. From budgets, planning and staffing, to creating and implementing policies, the Hospital CEO oversees all of a hospital’s operations.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Informatics Nurse

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Female nurse with curly hair smiling wearing a stethoscope and a teal shirt holding a manila folder containing documents

Informatics Nurse

Average annual salary $92,195/Year*

Salario medio anual $92,195/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

The American Medical Informatics Association estimated an increased need for 70,000 nursing informatics positions due to the ongoing technological advancements and requirements regarding healthcare, meaning Informatics Nurses will be in demand for the foreseeable future.

Informatics Nurses are Registered Nurses who work at the intersection of technology and nursing. Nursing informatics is a specialty of nursing that combines knowledge of nursing, communications, computer science, and information science.

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Critical Care Nurse

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young woman with long curly brown hair wearing blue scrubs with a long sleeved white shirt underneath while she crosses her arms

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Critical Care Nurse

Average annual salary $119,604/Year*

Salario medio anual $119,604/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

ICU Nurses will always be in demand because there will always be emergency events which cause patients to require life-saving measures. These highly-specialized and trained nurses will always be able to find positions.

ICU Nurses provide life-saving care to patients that are extremely sick and often fighting for their lives. Nurses in this field are at the top of their game and take care of patients that require 24/7 nursing care.

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Young woman with short brown hair wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around her neck holding a clipboard with her left arm

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Average annual salary $101,340/Year*

Salario medio anual $101,340/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

Labor and Delivery Nurses will always be in demand whether it's in a hospital, birthing center, or clinic.

Labor and Delivery Nurses help deliver healthy babies and get moms through the process safely. L&D Nurses are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who pursue some level of specialty training to help women deliver babies.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Legal Nurse Consultant

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Young woman with two small golden necklaces smiling wearing a nurse coat over a bronze dress shirt

Legal Nurse Consultant

Average annual salary $86,243/Year*

Salario medio anual $86,243/año*

6 a 8 años of schooling

86,243 de formación

The demand for Legal Nurse Consultants can vary highly based on your location. Research your local market for potential opportunities, employers and clients.

Legal Nurse Consultants are Registered Nurses that provide consultation and expertise to attorneys about medical issues.

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Mental Health Nurse

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Young man with short hair and vey short beard and mustache wearing a white lab coat over a white dress shirt and blue tie with a stethoscope hanging around his neck

Mental Health Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

6 a 8 años of schooling

There is a shortage of Mental Health Nurses. In addition, public awareness about mental health is increasing, no doubt prompting more people to seek help.

Mental Health Nurses work with children, teens, and adults of all ages. They are skilled in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse, to name a few.

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse

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man wearing a white hair cap and white face mask and light blue scrubs holding an newborn child with his arms and his hands are gloved

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse

Average annual salary $120,317/Year*

Salario medio anual $120,317/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

NICU Nurses are in high demand. Nurses who go on to careers in the NICU are equipped with a skill set that will be in demand for years to come.

NICU Nurses primarily care for sick and/or premature babies, or babies dealing with various forms of birth defects. These patients need to be cared for and monitored, sometimes for weeks or months, until they are healthy and developed enough to go home.

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Nurse Case Manager

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Elderly woman with short white hair wearing a white nurse's coat with a stethoscope around her neck holding a tablet with her left hand

Nurse Case Manager

Average annual salary $75,744/Year*

Salario medio anual $75,744/año*

5 to 6 years of schooling

Nurse Case Managers generally work with patients with chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Due to the rapid increase of people living with chronic health conditions in the U.S., the need for this highly specialized field will continue to rise.


A Nurse Case Manager is a specialized Registered Nurse that works with patients and providers to determine the specific care that is required and the best options for that care. Nurse Case Managers act as patient advocates and make sure the needs of the patient are met effectively and efficiently.

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Nurse Educator

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Adult female doctor with wavy hair smiling wearing a white shirt and crossing her arms

Nurse Educator

Average annual salary $82,040/Year*

Salario medio anual $82,040/año*

6 a 8 años of schooling

There is a critical need for Nurse Educators in academia. Educators are essential to continue educating new and upcoming nursing students. Without filling these vacancies, the nursing profession will continue to suffer from a shortage of experienced nurses.

Nurse Educators work in nursing colleges or schools. Nurse Educators develop coursework curriculum, teach courses, evaluate educational programs, oversee clinical rotations, and conduct research.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Nurse Health Coach

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Woman with short brown hair wearing white nurse's coat over a red top

Nurse Health Coach

Average annual salary $65,870/Year*

Salario medio anual $65,870/año*

5 to 6 years of schooling

There is a high need for Nurse Health Coaches with experience with patients across the lifespan.


Nurse Health Coaches collaborate with clients to achieve their health and wellness goals and individual needs. They utilize their knowledge and skills to drive results.

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Nurse Manager

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Young woman with brown hair wearing a white nurse's coat over a light blue dress shirt with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms

Nurse Manager

Average annual salary $101,340/Year*

Salario medio anual $101,340/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

There will always be a need for mid-level leadership positions within healthcare organizations, making skilled nurses with the ability to lead a team always in demand.

Nurse Managers manage and oversee the nursing staff in a healthcare facility. Nurse Managers create schedules for employees, give annual performance reviews, and help create policies within the unit.

*Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Nurse Midwives

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Young woman with her hair in a bun with a large white earring on right ear wearing a white nurse's coat over a green top

Nurse Midwives

Average annual salary $123,780/Year*

Salario medio anual $123,780/año*

6 to 8 años of schooling

There is a growing national trend among women to consider having their births led by midwives, making Nurse Midwives a growing field with plenty of opportunities.

Nurse Midwives are focused on women’s health care. Among their most common duties include delivering babies, providing prenatal and postpartum care, assisting obstetricians, and performing routine check-ups to pregnant patients.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Nurse Researcher

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Young female adult in a white nurse's coat with a stethoscope hanging on her neck holding a black clipboard with her left hand and writing with a pen on her right hand

Nurse Researcher

Average annual salary $93,347/Year*

Salario medio anual $93,347/año*

8 to 10 years of schooling

Nurse Researchers are healthcare scientists, a field that is growing rapidly, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Nurse Researchers develop and implement studies to investigate and provide information on new medications, vaccinations, and healthcare procedures.

*Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Nursing Administrator

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Woman with long curly hair wearing a white nurse's coat crossing her arms

Nursing Administrator

Average annual salary $101,340/Year*

Salario medio anual $101,340/año*

6 to 10 years of schooling

101,340 de formación

Becoming a Nurse Administrator is professionally rewarding. Those who work in hospitals generally earn high average salaries and have the opportunity to take on director-level positions and higher.


Nurse administrators are high-level executives with clinical experience who supervise nursing and create clinical programs for the entire organization.


Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Obstetrics (OB) Nurse

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young woman with long dark brown hair wearing small silver earrings and pink scrubs crossing her arms

Obstetrics (OB) Nurse

Average annual salary $91,798/Year*

Salario medio anual $91,798/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

Obstetric Nurses play a critical role in ensuring women and their infants are healthy, therefore, there will always be a demand for this position.

Obstetric Nurses, also known as perinatal or OB/GYN Nurses, are healthcare professionals who provide reproductive health care to women and their infants before, during and after pregnancy and delivery.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Occupational Health Nurse

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Young woman wearing cornrows and round black rimmed glasses with a white nurse's coat over gray scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around her neck holding a black clipboard with her left arm

Occupational Health Nurse

Average annual salary $93,452/Year*

Salario medio anual $93,452/año*

5 to 6 years of schooling

The need for Occupational Health Nurses is increasing as companies look to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.


Occupational Health Nurses are Registered Nurses that focus on caring for the workforce and assess workers’ health status with respect to their job tasks and hazards.

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Oncology Registered Nurse

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Young man with medium-length wavy hair wearing light blue scrubs with a yellow stethoscope hanging around his neck holding a black notebook on his left hand and writing on it with his right hand

Oncology Registered Nurse

Average annual salary $90,080/Year*

Salario medio anual $90,080/año*

4 to 7 years of schooling

As the risk for many cancers increases with age, the demand for oncology nurses will likely increase in areas such as screening and prevention, health status monitoring, symptom management, direct nursing care, and patient/family/caregiver education.

Oncology Nurses care for people of all ages who are diagnosed with cancer. Oncology is a challenging field in which nurses support patients, families, and caregivers through the stress of diagnosis and treatment, and the anxiety of many uncertainties brought on by the disease, including facing mortality.

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Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Young man with short brown hair and a short beard and mustache wearing a white nurse's coat with a stethoscope hanging around his neck pouring pills from a container on his right hand onto his left hand

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Average annual salary $100,035/Year*

Salario medio anual $100,035/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

Orthopedic NPs will always be in need at physicians’ offices, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, outpatient surgical practices, sports medicine practices, and hospitals.

An Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner is a specialized Nurse Practitioner that focuses on the care and treatment of patients suffering from musculoskeletal problems. These can include disease and/or injuries of the bones, muscles, joints, and supporting connective tissue.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse

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Woman with short white hair and black rimmed glasses removing a face mask with her right hand wearing a white nurse's coat and has a stethoscope hanging around her neck

Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse

Average annual salary $81,000/Year*

Salario medio anual $81,000/año*

4 a 6 años of schooling

Overall, job prospects for this field are good, as there is an increasing number of children afflicted with diabetes and endocrine disorders in the United States.
A Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse works with children from birth to age eighteen, treating and managing endocrine disorders, such as diabetes.

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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse

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Woman wearing a hair cap and a blue face mask, and light blue scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around her neck being held by her gloved hands

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse

Average annual salary $82,750/Year*

Salario medio anual $82,750/año*

4 years of schooling

This field is a highly specialized field that is always in high demand.

PICU Nurses provide care for children and adolescents with a wide-range of ailments, from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.

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Perinatal Nurse

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Young woman with light brown hair wearing aquamarine scrubs wearing a stethoscope on her ears and holding it with her right hand while both of her hands are gloved

Perinatal Nurse

Average annual salary $91,798/Year*

Salario medio anual $91,798/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

Perinatal Nurses play a critical role in ensuring women and their infants are healthy, therefore, there will always be a demand for this position.

Perinatal Nurses, also known as perinatal or OB/GYN Nurses, are healthcare professionals who provide reproductive health care to women and their infants before, during and after pregnancy and delivery.

Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher

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Perioperative/Operating Room (OR) Nurse

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young man wearing hair cap with blue face mask pullde down wearing blue scrubs and translucent gloves while crossing his arms

Perioperative/Operating Room (OR) Nurse

Average annual salary $83,200/Year*

Salario medio anual $83,200/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Perioperative Nurses are in high demand. Perioperative Nurses, also known as Operating Room Nurses, fulfill surgical nursing roles before, during, and after surgical procedures.

They work closely with patients and a team of healthcare professionals as they perform a wide variety of tasks.

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Public Health Nurse

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Young woman with long brown hair wearing blue scrubs over a white shirt crossing her arms

Public Health Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Public Health Nurses make up the largest segment of public health careers. A career in public health nursing offers a chance to serve the entire community.


Public Health Nurses are involved in the prevention, education, advocacy, activism, assessment and evaluation of public health. They educate the public about health issues and provide support to other medical professionals.

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Rehabilitation Nurse

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Young man with short black hair and short beard and mustache wearing a blue scrubs with a stethoscope hanging around their neck holding a manilla folder on their right hand

Rehabilitation Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Because injuries, chronic illness and disabilities are common and because of the aging U.S. population, Rehabilitation Nurses will always be in demand.

Rehabilitation Nurses work with patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses, injuries and disabilities.

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School Nurse

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Young woman with blonde hair wearing aquamarine scrubs and a stethoscope around her neck holding a red folder and a blue notebook with her right arm

School Nurse

Average annual salary $61,869/Year*

Salario medio anual $61,869/año*

5 to 6 years of schooling

School Nurses are in high demand. Students face an increasing number of health problems, including obesity and diabetes, which require increased nursing care.


School Nurses are responsible for assessing students who are experiencing illness or injury during the school day and determining if a higher level of care is needed.

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)

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young bearded man wearing blue scrubs over a white long sleeved shirt while crossing his arms

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)

Average annual salary $90,636/Year*

Salario medio anual $90,636/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

SANEs are needed for ongoing education, testifying in criminal cases, and providing support to victims of sexual assault.

SANEs perform emergent triage, document and perform sexual assault medical forensics, provide emotional support and other tasks.

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Substance Abuse Nurse

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woman with brown hair wearing dark blue scrubs and a small id card clipped onto the top of the shirt, a stethoscope around her neck while crossing her arms

Substance Abuse Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Substance Abuse Nurses are in high demand across the country as the number of individuals suffering from substance abuse addiction rises.

A Substance Abuse Nurse specializes in the treatment of patients addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other substances. They provide pain management, education for patients and caregivers about the dangers of substance abuse, and emotional support to patients in crisis.

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Transplant Nurse

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Man with short hair wearing black scrubs holding a stethoscope with his right hand while crossing both of his arms

Transplant Nurse

Average annual salary $83,200/Year*

Salario medio anual $83,200/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

The demand for organ transplants is high in the U.S., thus making the need for Transplant Nurses critical to our country’s healthcare system.

A Transplant Nurse cares for patients who are donating or receiving an organ or tissue through a transplant procedure.

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Trauma Nurse

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young man with black hair wearing red scrubs crossing his arms

Trauma Nurse

Average annual salary $100,312/Year*

Salario medio anual $100,312/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Trauma occurs across a lifespan, making Trauma Nurses a high-demand specialty.

Trauma Nurses care for people with critical, often life-threatening injuries.

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Travel Nurse

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Woman with long black hair wearing a nurse's coat with a stethoscope hanging around her neck crossing her arms

Travel Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

6 to 8 years of schooling

In the past three years Travel Nursing has seen a tremendous surge in demand.

Travel Nursing offers guaranteed shifts at a higher pay while exploring a new city as often as one wants, generally 13-weeks at a time.

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Wound Care Nurse

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Young man with short hair wearing light blue scrubs with a yellow stethoscope hanging around his neck crossing his arms

Wound Care Nurse

Average annual salary $77,600/Year*

Salario medio anual $77,600/año*

4 to 6 years of schooling

Wound Care Nurses will always be in demand in operating rooms, critical care units, ICUs and inpatient settings where patients are bedridden.

Wound Care Nurses bring their skills and techniques together to heal patients both physically and mentally. Nurses who decide to become certified in wound care are entering an in-demand specialty.

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