Home health care is allowing th e patient and their family to maintain dignity and independence. By Matthew Wemple

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Home health care is allowing the patient and
their family to maintain dignity and
independence. By Matthew Wemple
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Home Health Care Basics

• Nurses practice in a number of venues
• Hospital settings, nursing homes, assisted
• living centers, and home health care. 

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Home Health Care Nurse Job Description

• A practicing nurse must have the skills to
  provide care in a unique setting such as
  someone's home. The nurse is working with the
  patient and the family and must understand the
  communication skills for such dynamics.

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Employment and Salary

• According to the United States Department of
  Labor, there were 2.4 million nurses in America,
  the largest healthcare occupation, yet many
  academic and hospital organizations believe there
  is a gross shortage in nursing staff. 

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Training and continuing education

• Most home health care nurses gain their education
  through accredited nursing schools throughout the
  country with an associate degree in nursing
  (ADN), a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
  (BSN), or a master's degree in nursing (MSN).

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Conclusion

• Becoming a home health care nurse today is
  exciting and an opportunity to make a difference
  one life at a time. With clinical experience and
  proper education, a home health care nurse will
  lead the future of medical care.