Community/Ambulatory Care Path

Here are more Community Care & Ambulatory Care nursing options that may work best for you:

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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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