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
A neuroscience nurse assists patients with brain and nervo system disorders, and who have complex needs that require highly skilled nursing care. They provide care for neuroscience specialties such as stroke, spine, epilepsy, movement disorders, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’ s disease, and more.
n RN, BSN n Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse; Stroke Certified Registered Nurse
n CNRN: Must have one year of full-time experience( or 2,080 hours) in neuroscience nursing practice during th past three years SCRN: Must have a minimum of at least one year full-time( 2,080 hours) of stroke nursing experience within the last three years
n CNRN; SCRN
n Hospitals, continuing care, ambulatory care, physician offices, community health settings, out-patient surgery centers, home healthcare, military service, schools, retail clinics, correctional facilities n American Association of Neuroscience Nurses( www. AANN. org)
Nurse Anesthetist
Provide anesthesia and related care to surgery patients as well as during childbirth and therapeutic / diagnostic procedures.
n BSN and MSN n National Certification Exam through National Board on Certification & Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists n 1 year in acute care( ICU or ER) n CRNA n Hospitals, outpatient facilities, physicians’ offices n American Association of Nurse Anesthetists( www. aana. com)
n Resources:“ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at a Glance”( Vol 58, No 1 – January 2011) Read at http:// bit. ly / 2kcMyuM
Not to be confused with Perianesthesia Nurse: For nurses who care for pre-anesthesia / post-anesthesia patients, see“ Perianesthesia Nurse” section.
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