2025 Career Planning Guide
NURSING SPECIALITIES KEY : n Minimum Education required n Certifications required n Experience needed n Certification credential n Possible employment n Professional Organization n References / Resources
Gastroenterology Nurse
Also known as endoscopy nursing , it involves educating patient on GI diseases and care , assisting in endoscopies , colonoscopies and other GI and esophageal track procedures .
n RN , LPN , ASN / ADN , BSN ( BSN preferred ) n 2 years as full-time RN or part-time equivalent of 4,000 , within past 5 years in gastroenterology n CGRN n Hospitals , outpatient surgery centers , ambulatory care centers , and medical / physician offices n Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates ( www . sgna . org )
Genetics Nurse
Perform analyses , risk assessments , and management for pati with genetic diseases — including Alzheimer ’ s , Parkinson ’ s , canc heart disease and others — or others wishing to evaluate gene factors in reproduction and overall health .
n ASN / ADN or BSN n Genetics Clinical Nurse certification
n 5 years as a clinical genetics nurse and 50 cases logged within five years ; 4 written case studies in accordance with ISONG standards ; 45 contact hours of genetics content within 3 years n GCN n Hospitals , fertility clinics , specialty genetics clinics , research centers , biotech and genetic industries n International Society of Nurses in Genetics ( www . isong . org )
Gerontological Nurse
Geriatric Nurses care for elderly patients , who are at greater risk of injuries and diseases , with a focus on preventative care . They also aid patients and their families in coping with various medical conditions . Nurses work for long- term and extended care , home healthcare services and in hospice facilities .
n RN , ASN / ADN or BSN n Gerontological Nursing board certification exam
n 2 years of clinical experience , including 2,000 hours in geriatrics , and take 30 hours of continuing education in geriatric nursing n RN-BC n Long-term and extended care , home healthcare , hospice facilities n National Gerontological Nursing Association ( www . ngna . org ) n Resources : http :// bit . ly / 1eL85gh
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