Choosing your advanced practice nursing specialty
November 12, 2024
Nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists, also referred to as advanced-practice nurses, are registered nurses with at least a master’s-level education and additional clinical preparation that allows them to coordinate patient care and provide primary or specialty health care for a specific population, such as children, women, or individuals with mental health and addiction disorders. With many options available, how do you choose the advanced-practice nursing specialty that’s right for you?