A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and supports healthcare teams in various settings.

A dermatology nurse focuses on skin health, providing patient care, education, and treatment coordination while requiring a nursing degree and specialized certifications for career advancement.

Labor and delivery nurses provide vital support during childbirth, requiring a nursing degree, NCLEX-RN certification, and specialized experience in maternity care.

Registered Nurses require an ADN or BSN and pass the NCLEX-RN, while Physician Assistants need a master’s degree and pass the PANCE for certification.

Oncology nurse practitioners provide specialized care for cancer patients, requiring advanced education, clinical skills, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and support treatment journeys.

Nurses differentiate between Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners based on their focus, responsibilities, educational pathways, and scope of practice in patient care.