Nursing opportunities

[StefanJ]

Hey, im a prospective student looking to become a RN, but I'm wondering what different specializations you can go into after you become a RN? Like what are their different nursing types or credentials? Because all I know so far is that you can be a LPN or RN. Any career advice would be helpful. Thanks!

[AspiringNurseMW]

Oh so so many.

LPN program +NCLEX PN gets you to become an LPN. There are LPN to Rn programs around but oftentimes you have to do the prerequisites over again unless the LPN school was affiliated somehow.

ASN or BSN or diploma school (rare nowadays) + NCLEX RN =RN. There are many many RN to BSN programs, including quite a few online.

You would specialize after you graduate, depending on the job oh, so many. Oncology, ICU, L&D, cardiac, community health, research, clinics, home health, etc. you can gain certification in many specialties after 2 years and a specific test, for example RNC OB. Anything after a BSN would require specialization: MSN in teaching or management, or you can become a nurse practicioner in geriatrics, peds, family health, women's health, or a midwife,etc. And this is probably a very small selection of examples, and one of the things I am excited about in regards to becoming a nurse, there are so many potential areas to work in

[StefanJ]

Thanks for the response! Considering I am going to become a male nurse is their any specializations I should not pursue? Or should I go for any specializations that interest me?

[AspiringNurseMW]

Thanks for the response! Considering I am going to become a male nurse is their any specializations I should not pursue? Or should I go for any specializations that interest me?

Do whatever your heart desires. I've heard of male RN s even in L&D that thrive and see well liked. There is a forum here just for male nurses if you want to chdck check it out.