A Home Health Care Nurse works with patients in their homes. These nurses mainly work with the elderly, but sometimes work with younger children who have developmental or mobility issues. A Home Health Care Nurse is great for people that would rather work outside of a hospital.
Things You'll Do:
- Work with patients on a long term basis
- Help patients regain physical independence
- Manage patients’ medication
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Home Health Care Registered Nurse
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Pass YourHome Health Care Nurse certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Become aCertified Home Health Care Nurse
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Jacquelynread her story
Pediatric Nurse, BS/BSN
As a child I was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the University of Michigan Hospital.
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Jennylynderead her story
Geriatric Nurse, RN
I became a Certified Nursing Assistant at the age of 16, after obtaining my Girl Scout Gold Award by arranging...
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$39K - $55Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- You’ll help educate family members on how to care for your patient when you aren’t around.
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