Careers in Nursing can be Very Flexible
You might choose to work in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center or other extended-care facility. You might work with a private practice physician, in a community health agency, a federal nursing agency, in industry and business, at a school, or in the military. Additionally, work can include, but is not limited to: -
Assisting medical specialists such as surgeons and obstetricians
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Pursuing independent nursing careers, such as legal nurse consultants, medical writers, nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists
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Joining medical, nursing and forensic research teams
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Providing nursing-on-call for home patients (home health agencies)
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Serving international organizations, such as the United Nations or the Red Cross
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Teaching aspiring nurses
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Working at community health clinics
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Working in specialized health care units and long-term care facilities such as hospice nursing, standalone nursing homes and patient rehabilitation
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Working on boards to assist in developing hospital regulations
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Working with health care, insurance and medical businesses
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