The modern healthcare system has integrated information technology into nursing leading to the rise of a specialty called nursing informatics. It is a specialty integrating nursing science with various information management and the analytical sciences.

Licensing for a nurse as it helps to determine if the applicants have met the minimal qualifications and have skills to offer safe care to patients. The purpose of professional licensing is to identify if someone is prepared and competent to serve as a nurse. Licensing organizations act on behalf of the public as it is difficult for them to find sufficient information to identify who a qualified health care practitioner is thus exposing them to unsafe service.A license by a government entity such as the state board of nursing gives the public assurance that a nurse has met all predetermined standards.

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a specialty area of an advanced practice registered nurse who offers care for medically stable patients of different age groups. An FNP holds a Masters or doctorate in advanced practice nursing. They provide healthcare to infants, children, teenagers, adults and geriatric patients.

A community health nurse is a professional with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing hired to work at public health centers or other health facilities for the community. Some people call them public health nurse. Their role is to promote and safeguard health in a population by combining clinical nursing, community and public health practice.