Domestic Violence Nursing
A domestic violence nurse cares for any victims of domestic violence. While there isn’t yet a specific nursing certification in this new but growing field, many of these RNs take the Forensic Nursing certification exam and then work as a registered nurse in domestic violence. Domestic violence is a very emotional and personal experience. You should only consider this specialty if you are prepared to work with patients who have been through this type of very traumatic experience.
Infection Control Nursing
These nurses work with patients and staff to reduce the spread of infection. They may create infection control plans and educate other staff on prevention methods like proper sanitary practices. Certification is available through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. If epidemiology, germs and the spread of diseases has always interested you, this could be the specialty for you!
Space Nursing
Space nurses study the effects of space travel on humans, and in theory care for patients in space. The Space Nursing Society may only have 400 members worldwide, but if space colonization ever becomes a reality, demand for this currently very niche specialty may increase rapidly. Lt. Dolores O’Hara is widely considered the first space nurse, and you can learn more about her here. While this nursing specialty is not in demand currently, it is an interesting look at a very specific specialty.