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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Career Overview Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Also Known As Cardiovascular ICU Nurse (Cardiovascular Intense Care Unit Nurse) Cardiovascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Cardiovascular Surgery ACNP) …
Career Overview Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status. Also Known As Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) Music Therapist Neurologic Music Therapist Alternate Job Titles Activity Therapist Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Certified Music Therapist Community …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals. Also Known As Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet) Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet) Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM) Alternate Job Titles Animal Anatomist Animal …
Career Overview Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Also Known As Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Specialist Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant Alternate Job Titles Applied Exercise Physiologist Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor …