10 Different Certifications You Should Know About

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10 Different Certifications You Should Know About Within the US, Nurses make up the largest workforce, with over 2.5 million nurses practicing nationwide. All nursing careers can be emotionally rewarding and fulfilling. However, being the one of the highest paid healthcare professions, the role of a nurse requires most education and hands-on training, when compared to other professions. So, whether you are interested in the unpredictable environment of the emergency room or want to take up the challenges of pediatric care, here are 10 different nursing certification that you should know about. 1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Whether you are a practicing nurse or a fresh graduate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist degree will help make you an expert in giving anesthetics for obstetrical, surgical, and trauma care. CRNAs are experts in administering every type of anesthetic, provide care to patients undergoing operations, and are comfortable working in every type of setting. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you can take home and annual average salary of $144,000 to $165,000. 2. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, does many things similar to what a psychiatrist does. They are responsible for diagnosing mental illnesses, act as a therapist, prescribe medications, and help patients with depression. They are trained in behavioral therapy, which helps them teach the patients on how to deal with symptoms and challenges that come along with psychiatric disorders. They are responsible for working in multidisciplinary teams, and are one of the highest paid nursing specialties with an annual salary of approximately $102,000. 3. Nurse Researcher Nurse researchers are scientists who design and implement scientific studies related to health, illnesses, and other important health aspects. If you choose this certification course, part of your job will be to identify research questions, conduct specific studies, analyze data, report findings, and teach in clinical settings. Nurse researchers often start their career as a clinical data coordinator or research assistance, and their average annual salary is $95,000. 4. Certified Nurse Midwife A primary care provider and a certified nurse midwife help to provide care to expectant mothers who are healthy to give birth to a child without complications. Being a midwife, your responsibility will be to provide physical and emotional support during the childbirth.


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