Registered nurses can be classified by:
Degree: associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN). Nurses who have a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) are in most demand.
Specialty: Emergency room, oncology, intensive care, psychiatry, telemetry, labor, and delivery, etc. Prior experience or a certification in a specialty can help become more competitive.
Setting: Hospitals, schools, clinics, insurance companies, medical sales, universities, research labs, etc. There are both clinical and non-clinical opportunities for nurses.
Type of patient: All ages, children, the elderly, women, families, etc.