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Anesthesiologists

Career Overview Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery. Also Known As Medical Doctor (MD) Obstetrical Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthetist Alternate Job Titles Ambulatory Anesthesiologist Anaesthesiologist Anesthesiologist Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician Anesthesiology Physician Anesthetist Cardiac Anesthesiologist DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) General Anesthesiologist Medical Doctor (MD) …

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Cardiologists

Career Overview Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology. Alternate Job Titles APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Cardiac Specialist Cardiologist Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician Cardiology Physician DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) Electrophysiology Cardiologist General Cardiologist …

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Nurse Practitioners

Career Overview Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Also Known As …

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Audiologists

Career Overview Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems. Also Known As Audiologist Audiology Doctor (AUD) Clinical Audiologist Educational Audiologist Alternate Job Titles Audiologist Audiology Doctor (AUD) Audiology Extern Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A …

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Nurse Anesthetists

Career Overview Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Also Known As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Nurse Anesthetist Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA) Staff Nurse Anesthetist Alternate Job Titles Anesthesia …

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Nurse Midwives

Career Overview Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education. Also Known As Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Nurse Midwife Staff Certified Nurse Midwife Staff Nurse Midwife Alternate Job Titles Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Direct-Entry Midwife Nurse …

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Critical Care Nurses

Career Overview Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units. Also Known As Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) ICU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit Nurse) Staff Nurse Alternate Job Titles CCU RN (Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse) CCU RN (Coronary Care Unit Registered Nurse) CCU RN (Critical Care …

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Clinical Nurse Specialists

Career Overview Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. Also Known As APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Critical Care CNS (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist) Neuroscience Clinical …

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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Career Overview Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy. Also Known As Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric …

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Registered Nurses

Career Overview Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Also Known As Charge Nurse Emergency Department RN (Emergency Department …

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