2026 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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