If you are looking for a career in nursing you will probably know already just how large an area nursing actually is, so it is a good idea to know what each type of nursing involves. There are so many different branches to having a career as a nurse which can encompass things such as:
o Adult nursing - this focuses on meeting the needs of adult patients in various settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, care homes and in the patient's own homes. When you are a nurse for adults you will be expected to have a basic nursing qualification and then go on to further qualifications which are targeted in the area that you choose to work. For example if you choose to go on to become a midwife you will need to complete a midwifery course and gain the correct nursing qualifications. Some adult nurses like to branch out into areas which are specific to certain illnesses, for example becoming a cancer care nurse or a nurse that works with very elderly patients.
o Nursing in the mental health sector - this type of nursing focus is very much on the different needs that people with mental health problems can have. This type of work can be incredibly distressing for both the patients and nurses, so it is essential that you follow the correct mental health nursing program and gain experience in practical and theoretical treatments for people who are suffering from mental health problems. Some people who become a mental health nurse, go on to work in other sectors such as family services and even with the police in forensic departments.
o Learning disability nurses - this type of nursing looks at how nurses can help people with learning disabilities to care for themselves, improve their health, interact with their families and integrate themselves fully into society. This type of nursing requires that you have a practical understanding of the issues that surround learning disabilities and are committed to providing a service which helps those with learning disabilities reach their full potential. Once again this is a very rewarding yet sometimes challenging area of nursing and many nurses choose to go into the learning disability area as it is something that has a strong attraction for them.
o Children's nurses - this type of nursing often relates to caring for children who are in hospital for long and short stay. This can be quite technical and complex care and can often involve working in an intensive care setting. With this in mind and nurses then have the option to take a course which relates to the setting that they wish to work in for example, theatre nurses, accident and emergency nurses and intensive care nurses.
As you can see nursing can take place in a variety of different settings and working with a whole range of different people. It is essential to get a basic nursing qualification before moving on to a specific area which you can then focus on. For more information on this contact your local education authority.
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