Explore Nursing Roles by Practice Setting

See how each setting impacts patient care, team collaboration, and career growth. Select the environment that best suits your talents and preferences.

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Hospital-Based

Roles in hospitals including ICU, ER, Oncology, Surgery, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Labor & Delivery, and more.

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Long-Term & Skilled Nursing Facilities

Serve patients in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or memory care communities, focusing on geriatric and chronic care.

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Clinic / Ambulatory

Discover outpatient roles in primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, surgical centers, and infusion or dialysis facilities.

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Home Health & Hospice

Deliver compassionate in-home care, palliative support, and end-of-life comfort for patients managing chronic or terminal conditions.

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Community & Public Health

Engage in public health initiatives, vaccination programs, outreach, school nursing, and preventative care across diverse populations.

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Telehealth & Remote

Enjoy flexible, at-home nursing roles in virtual triage, video consultations, remote patient monitoring, and online care coordination.

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Military & Government

Discover nursing careers in military branches, VA hospitals, federal agencies, or state health departments, serving active-duty and veteran populations.

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School Nurse

Provide healthcare services, health education, and emergency response for students and staff in K-12 or college settings.

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Academic & Research

Explore careers in nursing education, faculty roles, clinical research trials, and university research positions focusing on healthcare.

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Correctional Facilities

Provide healthcare within jails, prisons, or detention centers, addressing acute, chronic, and mental health needs of incarcerated individuals.