
Types of nursing
Nursing gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis. There are four key areas of nursing you can choose to specialise in, with each leading on to a wide range of rewarding roles with plenty of scope for progression.
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Roles you can do after qualifying
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District nurse
You'll provide complex care for patients and support for family members in people's homes and in residential care homes.
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General practice nurse
You'll work in GP surgeries and involved in most aspects of patient care such as taking blood samples and wound management.
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Health visitor
You'll work with families to give pre-school-age children the best possible start in life.
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Neonatal nurse
You'll care for newborn babies who are born premature or sick and may have problems such as respiratory difficulties or nutritional needs.
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Prison nurse
You'll provide similar care to GP nurses along with supporting people with mental health and substance misuse problems.
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School nurse
You'll promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness with school age students.
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Theatre nurse
You'll work with patients of all ages in each phase of their operation.