Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate care for patients who are sick, injured, and disabled. They also educate patients, families, and the public about various health conditions and treatment plans, and provide emotional support to patients and family members in need. Due to the scope of their role, Registered Nurses have one of the most important, and in-demand, jobs out there today.

When many people think of a Registered Nurse, they think of the nurses bustling about the hospital or doctor’s office – the ones administering medication, taking vitals, talking with family members, monitoring patient conditions. What many do not realize, however, is that there are many types of nurses out there, and many specialized tasks that the various nurses can do.

If you are considering becoming a Registered Nurse, you likely have some idea of the type of career you wish to take on. You may want to work in certain environment (e.g. a private practice) or with a specific demographic (e.g. the elderly, or expectant mothers). You may also want to work with patients who have certain conditions, such as cancer or substance use issues. Within the registered nursing field, all these career paths are obtainable – and more! Below, we outline some of the top Registered Nurse specialties you can pursue today, depending on which nursing degree you pursue first.

Registered Nurse Specialties with an Associate Degree in 护理 (与)

• 急救护理: If you desire a career that is fast-paced, where there is always something new, a critical care specialization may just be for you. Critical care nurses typically work in hospitals on emergency room, trauma, and intensive care floors. They work with patients who are in dire need of care and treatment, particularly those with life-threatening conditions.
• 透析: 透析 is a nursing specialization that involves treating patients with kidney failure, who require regular dialysis procedures to clean their blood. 透析 nurses specifically evaluate patients before each procedure, ensure their safety, and perform assessments one the treatment is complete.
• 疼痛管理: Much like the name implies, pain management nurses are responsible for treating patients with chronic or acute pain (which is a lot of patients!). Pain management nurses can become specialized by earning certification through the American Society for 疼痛管理 护理.
• 创伤护理: Specialized trauma nurses treat patients in recovery from physical traumas. This may be a head trauma from a car accident, a gunshot wound, or physical or sexual abuse. Due to the high demand of their career, trauma nurses have the potential to earn more than many RNs, according to Nurse Journal.
• 医疗–外科护理学: 医疗-surgical nursing is the largest nursing specialty in the United States, at the 副 degree level especially. RNs in this specialty practice in hospitals primarily, working with a variety of patients in need. To earn the medical-surgical nurse specialization through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, you simply need to be an active and licensed RN – with 2,000 hours of experience in the specialty – during the last 3 years.

Registered Nurse Specialties with a Bachelor’s in 护理 (BSN)

• 精神病学精神病学专业的护士有兴趣帮助患有精神疾病的病人，包括抑郁症、焦虑症、创伤后应激障碍、精神分裂症、人格障碍等等。 精神科护士在医院和住院设施（如成瘾康复中心）工作，帮助病人保持安全和舒适。 他们也可能在专门的养老院或家庭护理机构工作，治疗阿尔茨海默氏症和痴呆症患者。
• 信息学护理: 对于对数据和技术感兴趣的有抱负的护士来说，信息学专业可能适合你。 信息学护士利用他们的护理经验来确定技术如何更好地帮助有需要的病人。 他们向医院、医务人员、从业人员和公司通报新的医疗保健技术和发展。
• 新生儿护理: 新生儿护士在病人分娩时和分娩后直接与他们一起工作。 在这个注册护士专业，你可以在分娩和分娩方面工作，或者在产后病房，照顾母亲和她们的婴儿。 新生儿护士也可以在重症监护室工作，照顾生病或早产的婴儿，以及需要长期治疗的婴儿。
• 肿瘤: 肿瘤科护士照顾被诊断患有癌症的病人。 他们帮助患者控制疼痛，治疗选择，副作用和应对疾病。 他们还帮助教育和支持那些与癌症作斗争的亲人的家庭。 由于癌症的种类很多，在肿瘤护理中你可以获得很多不同的认证。 例如:
  • 肿瘤学认证护士（ONC®）
  • 注册儿科血液肿瘤学护士（CPHON®）
  • 认证乳房护理护士（CBCN®）
  • 血液和骨髓移植注册护士（BMTCN®）
  • 高级肿瘤学认证临床护士专家（AOCNS®）

Nurses are a special breed of healthcare professionals, with many growth and credentialing opportunities available. The above list only scratches the surface when it comes to all you can do as a Registered Nurse. Whether you choose to pursue your 副 or bachelor’s degree in 护理 (BSN), you can pursue a range of different titles and certifications as you gain experience in the field.

To learn more about the different Registered Nurse specialties you can pursue in Connecticut, please do not hesitate to reach out. Goodwin College is an accredited nursing school with 副, RN-to-BSN, and master’s degree programs tailored to the busy nurse. 请致电800-889-3282或 visit us online 了解更多。