kishanyadavThe main types of nurses, categorized by their
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1- qualifications
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2- Roles
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3- specialties
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A. – ЁЯй║ Based on Qualification
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.1. ANM Nurse (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)
.Basic-level nurse, mainly involved in maternal and child care at the community level.
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2. GNM Nurse (General Nursing and Midwifery)
Provides general care in hospitals, clinics, and communities.
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3. B.Sc. Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Professional registered nurse with in-depth training in all aspects of nursing.
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4 . Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Upgrading course for GNM nurses to become degree holders.
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5. M.Sc. Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing)
Specialization in areas like Pediatrics, Psychiatric, Medical-Surgical, etc.
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6. Ph.D. in Nursing
For research and academic leadership roles
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ЁЯСйтАНтЪХя╕П Based on Work Area or Specialization
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1. Registered Nurse (RN)
Certified nurse responsible for direct patient care.
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2. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Advanced nurse who can diagnose, prescribe, and treat illnesses.
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3. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Expert in a specific field like cardiology, oncology, etc.
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4. Critical Care Nurse (ICU Nurse)
Works in intensive care units with severely ill patients.
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5. Neonatal Nurse
Cares for newborns, especially premature or ill infants.
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6. Pediatric Nurse
Specializes in the care of children and adolescents.
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7. Psychiatric Nurse (Mental Health Nurse)
Deals with patients having mental health issues.
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8. Geriatric Nurse
Cares for elderly patients and their unique needs
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9. Oncology Nurse
Specializes in caring for cancer patients.
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10. Surgical Nurse / OT Nurse
Assists during surgeries and operates equipment.
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11. Emergency Nurse (ER Nurse)
Works in emergency departments, handling trauma cases.
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12. Community Health Nurse / Public Health Nurse
Works at the community level in prevention and health promotion.
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13. Flight Nurse / Travel Nurse
Provides care during air transport or travels to locations on assignment.
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14. Home Care Nurse
Provides nursing services at a patientтАЩs home.
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15. School Nurse
Works in schools to handle minor illnesses and health education.
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ЁЯОУ Based on Role
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1. Staff Nurse тАУ Provides general nursing care.
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2. Charge Nurse тАУ Oversees a team of nurses in a ward.
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3. Nurse Educator тАУ Trains future nurses.
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4. Nurse Researcher тАУ Conducts clinical research.
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5. Nurse Administrator тАУ Manages nursing departments and policies
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