How many fields of nursing are there?

There are over 100 fields of nursing. Some of the most common specialties include:

* Adult-gerontology nursing

* Critical care nursing

* Emergency nursing

* Family nurse practitioner

* Geriatric nursing

* Hospice and palliative care nursing

* Maternal-child health nursing

* Medical-surgical nursing

* Mental health nursing

* Neonatal nursing

* Nurse anesthetist

* Nurse midwife

* Nurse practitioner

* Oncology nursing

* Pediatric nursing

* Perioperative nursing

* Psychiatric nursing

* Public health nursing

* Rehabilitation nursing

* School nursing

* Women's health nursing

Each specialty has its own unique requirements and scope of practice. Some specialties, such as nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetist, require additional education and training beyond the basic nursing degree.