Imprint 2022 January | Page 61

NURSING SPECIALITIES KEY :

• Minimum Education required
Certification credential
• Certifications required
• Possible employment
• Reference / Resources
• Experience needed
Professional Organization
Nurse Manager Manage nurses , recruitment and retention of the nursing staff . Conduct job evaluations , administrative work , and manage medical records , budgets and disciplinary actions .
• BSN ; MSN or MBA encouraged
• Nurse management certification exam
• Experience working in clinical management recommended
CNE
• Hospitals , ambulatory care centers , long-term care centers
• American Organization of Nurse Executives ( www . aone . org )
Nurse Midwife Care for women with low-risk pregnancies , from prenatal care to labor and delivery . Provide postpartum care and counseling .
• RN , ASN / ADN , or BSN ( BSN encouraged )
• National Midwifery Certification Exam
• 2-4 years in related field
CNM
• Hospitals , outpatient facilities , patient homes
• American College of Nurse-Midwives ( www . midwife . org )
59