Other Areas of Nursing

Areas of Employment Include:

• Insurance:
  • Underwriting and Claims
• Sales
• Product Management
• Quality Assurance
• Writing
• Law
• Forensic Nursing
• Healthcare Administration
• Information Management
• Patient Advocacy
• Case Management

Employers Include:

• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Health maintenance organizations
• Business and industry:
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Medical equipment and supplies manufacturers
  • Medical marketing firms
• Law firms
• Medical and health publications
• Healthcare websites
• Healthcare advertising agencies
• Public relations firms
• Professional associations

Strategies and Information:

• Combine interest in nursing and healthcare with another field by earning appropriate graduate degrees or gaining relevant experience.
• Minor in business or communications as an undergraduate.
• Develop strong computer skills and an understanding of business practices.
• Gain experience as a staff nurse before taking expertise in another direction.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective leadership.
• Get involved with relevant professional associations.