Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program may pursue a variety of nursing positions. Here are some additional examples:
Addiction nurses care for patients who need help to overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other substances.
Cardiovascular nurses care for patients with heart disease and people who have had heart surgery.
Critical care nurses work in intensive care units in hospitals, providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses and injuries that need very close monitoring and treatment.
Genetics nurses provide screening, counseling and treatment of patients with genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis.
Neonatology nurses take care of newborn babies.
Nephrology nurses care for patients who have kidney-related health issues stemming from diabetes, high blood pressure, substance abuse or other causes.
Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with temporary or permanent disabilities.