Office nurses work in doctors' offices. They prepare patients for and assist with examinations. They give injections and medications. They also assist with minor surgery and maintain records. Some do office work.
Nurse practitioners provide general medical care to patients.
For more information about these workers, see the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Nurse anesthetists give medicines to block feeling or produce unconsciousness. For more information, see the Nurse Anesthetists specialty. Registered Nurses is in the Health Services Career Cluster.