Nursing is a field of study focused on helping people stay healthy, preventing illnesses, and providing care to those sick or injured. Nurses are incredibly important in the healthcare system and can work in many places, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and even people's homes.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a passion to ensure patients receive the best possible care. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in areas like public health, health care management, and administering anesthesia.
Explore the pathways below to learn more.
Pathways are the various job options within a career that share common skills, knowledge, and interests. In addition to the popular pathways below, nursing pathways include:
- Military Nursing offers specialized paths within the armed forces.
- Specialized Nursing Certifications for LPNs/LVNs or RNs to advance in specific practice areas.
Here is a snapshot of popular nursing pathways in the Charlotte metro area. Select each title for details.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide essential patient care under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. Their duties include giving medication, checking patients' vital signs, dressing wounds, and helping with everyday tasks like bathing and getting dressed. LPNs work in places like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and even patients' homes.
LPNs may hold titles such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), LPN Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse LPN, Home Health LPN, or Office Nurse.
Certifications*
- Core: Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Specialty: Progressive Care Nursing (Adult)
- Specialty: Certified Registered Nurse Infusion
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide essential patient care under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. Their duties include giving medication, checking patients' vital signs, dressing wounds, and helping with everyday tasks like bathing and getting dressed. LPNs work in places like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and even patients' homes.
LPNs may hold titles such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), LPN Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse LPN, Home Health LPN, or Office Nurse.
Certifications*
- Core: Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Specialty: Progressive Care Nursing (Adult)
- Specialty: Certified Registered Nurse Infusion
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
