Nursing Specialty Certification Prep Courses
Nursing Certification Types
There are a variety of nursing specialty certifications, for which the various state nursing boards determine certification and licensing requirements. The type, length, and
requirements for the program, as well as the actual title of the nursing certification, differs depending on the nursing career that is chosen and state of practice.
These nursing specialty exam study materials are a non-state specific review to help you study for your nursing certification. Entering your state nurse specialty license or certification exam
more prepared will increase your chances of having the confidence to know you are in a position to do your best.
Most Common Nursing Certifications- Certified Nursing Assistant
A Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) typically works in a hospital, extended care facility, home
care, or clinic, and provides assistance with feeding, dressing, bed making, and other patient care activities. To become a CNA, you typically need at least 75 hours of training in basic health care, health law,
and medical ethics and pass a state CNA licenses exam. More Info
- Critical Care Nurse
Critical
care nursing is the field of nursing with a primary focus on patient care in the area of the critically ill or unstable patients. More Info
- Legal Nurse Consultant
A Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who works in conjunction with a lawyer. A Legal Nurse Consultant uses his or her existing expertise
as a healthcare professional, plus specialized training, to consult on medical-related legal cases, also sometimes known as Forensic Nursing. More Info
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) typically work with physicians in clinics and hospitals, in private home health care or in long term care facilities.
They operate under the supervision of either a registered nurse or a physician and can administer medications, monitor patients, maintain patient records, collect samples for lab testing, and
more. More Info
- Med-Surg Nurse
A Med-Surg Nurse must assist with the diagnosis, medication, and
assessment of the critical condition of the patient. During surgery, it is the job of the surgical nurse to make sure the patient comes through the surgery with as few complications as possible.
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- Nurse Anesthesist
A nurse anesthetist administers anesthesia.
Nurse anesthetists work under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. The degree of independence or supervision varies from state to state.
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- Nurse Practitioner
A Nurse Practitioner treats acute and chronic
conditions through history taking, exams, physical therapy, tests, and therapies for patients. Depending on their scope of practice, a Nurse Practitioner may be able to work with patients of all
ages with a variety of presenting conditions. More Info
- Progressive Care Nurse
A Progressive Care RN provides direct
nursing care typically serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care, including monitoring records and communicating with the patient, assessing and
evaluating patient care needs, and carrying out physician's orders. More Info
- Registered Nurse
Registered nurses provide a wide range of nursing support to inpatient and outpatient medical care venues. Registered Nurses generally work under
the supervision of a physician. State requirements for this credential vary widely.
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