The interview is a great opportunity to show the potential employer who you are and how you can benefit their company.

It is also important to remember that you are also interviewing the company. Take the opportunity to ask a few questions of your own. This will help you determine if this is a place that you really want to work.

First things first though, you need to look professional and well put together, be prepared, and (very importantly) be punctual.

Here are a few pointers to nailing the interview.

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Have an instructor, classmate, friend or placement professional mock interview you. Practice coming to the mock interview as if you were going to a real interview.

Dress appropriately, come prepared, and answer the interview questions.

Repeat this practice with several different people until you are comfortable with being interviewed by somebody.

Dress for Success!

Remember that conservative attire is best for medical interviews.

In most cases for women, navy or black slacks or a skirt, matching shoes, and a conservative button up blouse with a pop of color is perfect for this type of interview.

You may want to wear a blazer or suit coat if you have one. Men should wear slacks, a button down shirt and a tie. A suit coat is a fine option if you have one.

You will also need to bring a few things with you. It is a good idea to have a black briefcase or satchel of some sort to keep your paperwork in and keep it organized and free from flaws.

Groom for Success!

Your body’s physical appearance is a big part of the initial impression you make on your interviewer.

Wear conservative jewelry if you are going to wear any jewelry at all.

Do not wear any fragrances other than your deodorant. In the medical field, it is important not to wear perfumes because there may be patients with allergies or sensitivities to them.

If you have longer hair, pull it back in a neat, professional and conservative manner. Remember, in medical facilities it is usually required that medical professionals with long hair pull it back during their shifts.

Come Prepared!

It is likely that you will have to fill out some sort of application or paperwork.

Bring your work history with you, including addresses, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and wage information.

It is also a good idea to bring a list of work and personal references with you (names, address, and phone numbers). These are people you have worked with in some capacity who can attest to your character and work ethic.

You may also be asked for your resume. Bring a copy with you that you can give them. Make sure it is printed on nice resume paper.

It is also a good idea to have your nursing license, social security card, and photo ID or driver’s license with you.

If you have any letters of recommendation, bring those with you as well. It is a good idea to have copies of them made, in case the potential employer would like to keep them on file.

Also be sure to bring at least 3 black pens with you along with a notebook so that you can write down anything you might need to remember.

Be Punctual!

As an employer, there is nothing worse than a potential employee who is late for an interview.

Make sure that you know where you are going and that you have good directions to get there. It is a good idea to drive to the interview site a day or two in advance so that you know exactly where you are going.

Try to be about 15 minutes early for the interview. This will give you time to take a breath before the interview. It will also give you time to fill out any required paperwork before the actual interview begins.

Shake Hands With Confidence!

Being prepared is a wonderful way to interview with confidence.

When your interviewer comes out to meet you and bring you into the interview room, extend a confident hand and shake firmly. Do not squeeze too hard, but do not give a wimpy hand shake either.

Introduce yourself and thank the interviewer for meeting with you.

Answer the interview questions precisely. It is important for nurses to communicate well. This is why it is so important to practice answering common interview questions before you start interviewing.

Be Prepared To Ask Questions

It is important to do your homework before you go to an interview. Potential employers like to know that you have done a little bit of research and that you know something about the company you would like to work for.

Be prepared to ask a few questions of your own at the end of the interview. This lets the employer know that you are looking for a good fit and that you do have interest in the position and company you would like to work for.

Here are a few questions that you might consider using during an interview.

• Is this a new position or an existing one?
• If it is an existing position, why is there a vacancy?

· What types of continuing education and staff development do you require/offer?

• How long has the facility been in business?
• What is the average turn-over of nursing staff?
• What is the next step in your process for filling this position?
• When do you expect to be making a decision?
• Are there any more questions I can answer for you?

DO NOT discuss salary! A first interview is not the appropriate place to discuss this unless the interviewer brings it into the conversation first. The time to negotiate and discuss salary is the second interview or when an offer is made.

Wrapping It Up

Before you leave the interview, thank the interviewer for his/her time. Make eye contact and end with another handshake. Then make your way out. Thank the front desk staff for their assistance.

It is important to remember that the interviewer often times asks other staff for opinions regarding the people who come in for an interview. Thus, it is important to make eye contact, keep your conversations with other staff brief and to the point (remember, they are working and are probably busy), and share a warm and kind smile.

After the interview, it is always a good idea to send a brief “Thank you” card or e-mail. Thank the interviewer for his/her time, mention something brief that you discussed during the interview, and relay your interest in the position again. Many people do not do this anymore. Thus, it will help the interviewer remember who you are and it will show that you are good at following through.

If an interviewer told you that they would get back to you by a certain date/time and you do not hear back from them, give a quick phone call or email one to two days after they were supposed to follow up. Just let the interviewer know that you still have interest in the position and you just wanted to follow up.

Following these recommendations will help you begin your career as a nurse with confidence. Congratulations on your new career path!

The nursing profession can be extremely fulfilling, offering plenty of room for growth. As you take your next steps into a nursing career, you should begin to consider how to make yourself more marketable.

Consider Volunteer Opportunities

If you are a nursing student or you are considering going to school for nursing, a great way to get your foot in the door in the medical field is to volunteer. There are many options for volunteering in the medical field. Consider contacting your local hospital to check for volunteer opportunities.

Other volunteer opportunities may be available at local clinics, nursing homes, and respite care facilities. You may also be able to do ride-alongs with the medics.

Become a Nursing Assistant or Similar Occupation

Nursing students are often able to fill other positions in the medical field before graduating. Sometimes it might be necessary to take a test or become certified or registered to fill certain positions. Some employment options for nursing students include the following:

• Nursing assistant
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Clinical Assistant
• Trained Medication Administrator
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomist
• Lab Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician.

Obtaining a part-time job in the medical field will allow you to start building your resume. It will also give you hands-on experience working with patients, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, and other medical and healthcare professionals. This allows you to network with others and begin building your skill set in the medical field.

You will also have the opportunity to ask nurses, supervisors and physicians you work with for letters of recommendation. In many cases, you may also have the opportunity to fill a nursing position with the hospital, clinic or facility that you are working for after you get your nursing license.

Remarkable Resumes

When you are ready to start applying for nursing positions, it is important to remember that in most cases, your resume is your first impression. Make sure that it is perfect! It may be the only criteria on which a potential employer bases the decision to meet you. If there are any flaws in your resume, you appear flawed before you even meet the potential employer.

Employers often receive dozens of resumes for one open position. Make sure that your resume uses words that sell. It is a good idea to seek professional assistance when writing a resume. If you design and write your own resume, make sure that it has been proofed and edited by a professional.

In most cases, colleges have an instructor or a department that works with graduates to help them with resume writing, interviewing, and other job hunting skills. Use this department or this person to help make sure that your resume is perfect and that you are prepared for the next step, the interview. Keep in mind that most of the time this department will also have a list of local positions and facilities that are hiring. This can save you several hours of searching.

Good luck in your nursing job quest!

Nursing is a wonderful career that allows you to help people each and everyday. If you have chosen nursing as your profession, you probably realize that there is a huge need for well-trained and empathetic nurses with a strong rapport and caring bedside manner.

Once you have gone through school and earned your nursing license, you will want to get into the workforce as a nurse. In order to do that, there is one more paper you will need to write. This may be the most important paper you write as a student or new graduate. It is your resume!

Selling Yourself on Paper

Your resume is the first impression you give potential employers. Thus, you need to sell yourself! Although it may seem extremely difficult, it is important to find a way to allow your personality and skills to come out on paper. You want to appear well educated, empathetic, caring, and organized.

It is also important to relay the fact that you are an excellent communicator. Many people may be asking, “Is it possible to do all of that on a single sheet of paper?” The answer is… YES! Here are a few pointers on putting together a resume that will attract potential employers to you.

The Purpose of a Resume

Many people are under the misconception that a resume is supposed to give a potential employer tons of information about everything you know. The real purpose of a resume is to give the prospective employer enough information to get them interested enough to call you in for a personal interview.

You do not want to make your resume overly long or cumbersome. You want to give the employer enough information so that they know that you are suitable
for the position, and leave them wanting to know more.

A resume is much like a dating profile, but for finding the right employer instead of finding the right mate. As you would not put your entire life history on your dating profile, so you do not need to put your entire employment history or your entire educational history on your resume.

You need to focus on the relevant information and show the potential employer the big picture. For example, they do not need to know that you had a paper route when you were twelve. They certainly do not want or need to know the grades you got in every class you took in college.

Keeping It Relevant

You want to paint a picture (with words) of who you are professionally.

Briefly explain what you are looking for in a position and what you have to offer the company. Highlight work experiences that are relevant to the
nursing profession. This can include both paid and volunteer positions.

If you have no direct experience in the medical field, highlight skills you have used in other positions that would be useful as a nurse. For instance, if you were a server in a restaurant for 10 years, highlight your customer services skills. Talk about how you handled conflict. Mention any kudos or
recognition that you received.

Discuss your education from the standpoint of relevance. Employers looking to hire nurses know what classes you had to take to get your degree and what you needed to do to get your license. Briefly discuss areas that you truly enjoyed or excelled in. If you graduated with honors or received any special accommodations, mention that in your resume.

Getting Help for Resume Writing

Your School

There are many great places to get nursing resume advice. Start with the school that you are attending or that you graduated from. Most schools have a graduate placement office or a student services department. The staff in these departments are trained and educated to help students and graduates find employment. Often, somebody from one of these departments will sit down with you and assist you in writing your nursing resume. They usually keep a list of open positions, as well. This can save you hours of searching through classifieds.

Your Community

If you are unable to get assistance from your school, most communities offer employment services through the city or the county. Check out your local employment services department. They will help you with your resume, as well.

When you feel you have completed your resume, take it to a professional and have it reviewed and critiqued. Again, this can be somebody from your school. If your school does not have a department for work placement, you can ask one of your professors to review it. You can also ask anybody you
know and trust who holds a position where they interview people or review resumes as part of their profession. If you have a sibling, friend, or family member that works in human resources, as a hiring manager, or in a managerial position, it would be a good idea to ask them to review and edit your
resume.

In Brief

Your resume should not be more than two pages long. If you can keep it to one page, that is best.

Remember, your resume is your preview for the employer. Think about when you watch a good “movie trailer.” It gives you enough information to make you want to go and see the movie. Your resume is your “employment trailer!” It makes the employer want to meet you and possibly bring you on board as a nurse!

Committing to a nursing program is a big step. Nursing programs are intense and require study, ambition, and motivation. Nursing students have many options when searching for opportunities in the medical field.

(Pssst… You may not know that nursing students can often find relevant employment while going to school, leading to valuable on-the-job experience.)

Job Fairs

Many communities host job fairs for medical professionals. This can be a wonderful way for students to get a feel for what is available. It will also allow you to learn the requirements for employment at various hospitals and medical facilities.

Job fairs allow you to get the necessary information to determine where to search for ads from each facility. You will also have the opportunity to meet with human resources representatives about current openings and potential opportunities for students.

It is important to look professional when attending a job fair. Wear professional clothing that you would wear to a job interview.

You should also take multiple prints of your professional resume with you. In many cases, potential employers will take resumes from potential employees at the job fair.

(Don’t forget: Many hospitals and medical facilities also have web sites, job boards, and employment postings available.)

Potential Employment for Students

There are many jobs in the medical field that nursing students are usually qualified to fill. If you are a nursing student and are searching for work in the medical field, consider looking for positions such as:

• Registered Nursing Assistant
• Lab Assistant
• Personal Care Attendant
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Records Technician
• Medical Administrative Assistant

Depending on where you are in your program, you may also qualify for positions such as:

• Phlebotomist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Emergency Medical Technician
• TMA (Trained Medication Administrator)

Many of these positions do have specific requirements that must be met before you can do the job. You will have to check with the employer to determine if being a nursing student is enough to fill the requirement.

You may have to take a test to become registered or certified to perform the job. Most of the time, nursing students can forgo the necessary education required for the certification or registration, but you must still take and pass the test. This ensures that you have enough knowledge to perform the job efficiently.

Preparing For the Job Hunt

Finding a job in the medical field begins with selling yourself. It is important to have a resume that allows the potential employer to quickly see what you can offer them.

The resume is usually your first impression to an employer. Make sure your resume has the following characteristics:

• Clean and attractive, not cluttered
• Grammatically correct
• Clearly written
• Well organized
• Showcases your special qualities relevant to the employer
• Casts you in a confident yet humble light

There are many resources available to help students write an excellent resume. Some of your options include web writing tools, word document templates, community employment centers, temporary employment agencies, and the school’s employment placement or student services department.

Check with your school first if you are in need of resume writing assistance. In many instances, colleges offer resume writing help and job placement assistance. This department may even help you prepare for interviews by going over questions with you and helping you choose the proper attire.

There are many options available for nursing students who are seeking employment in the medical industry. Polish your resume and your shoes, and get ready to begin your new career as a medical professional!

Expanding Your Career in the Field Of Nursing

Many people go to college to become nurses. Nursing can be a magnificent and rewarding profession. However, many nurses soon discover that the hours
are long, the shifts are anything but traditional, and working weekends is a requirement.

This usually works out fine for a while. However, when nurses decide they want to work more of a traditional shift with normal 9-to-5 hours, the
options start to become limited.

The good news is that there are many appealing career paths nurses can explore that have more traditional hours. Those nurses who like the
non-traditional shifts and wish to find career growth have tons of options.

Nursing Options with Standard Workday Hours

If you are a nurse and you are looking to expand your career while working more of a 9-to-5, weekday shift, you should take a look at some of these
options:

Most of these positions are Monday through Friday, daytime hours. In some instances, the position may require that the nurse work occasional evenings and weekend hours. However, this will generally be the exception and not the rule. On-call hours may be necessary on occasion.

Nursing Options with Extended Hours

There are numerous career options for nurses willing to work evenings, overnights, and weekends. These positions generally pay a little more because
they often offer a shift differential. Sometimes it is easier to advance more quickly working these shifts because there are less people willing to
work them over a long period of time. Here are a few options for nurses looking for growth opportunities.

For those wishing to advance and hold supervisory positions, it is best to obtain a bachelors degree in nursing. If you have a two-year RN, you may
want to consider completing your degree. This is the best option if you want to enter into growth areas in nursing.

Some of these positions may require additional education or a master’s degree in nursing. Many companies are willing to assist with training and
education if the right applicant comes along.

We wish you all the best in your future nursing endeavors!

Definition and Etymology

A diagnosis is the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms. The etymology is derived from the Greek stem diagignoskein meaning discern and distinguish. When seeking to enter a career in the medical field it is important to know the difference between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis. Both diagnoses are geared toward patient care. However, a medical diagnosis involves the process of treating a patient through dealing with his condition or disease; a nursing diagnosis uses a patient’s response to various stimuli and health issues. An ailment of a hypothetical patient can be used to distinguish the difference between the two:

Medical Diagnosis vs. Nursing Diagnosis – Example

A patient is complaining of a cough and trouble with breathing. A medical doctor could diagnose the patient as having pneumonia. A nurse would diagnose the same patient as being fatigued and having an exchange of gas that is impaired. Medical diagnoses focus on what condition the patient has and nursing diagnoses focus on what types of problems the patient’s condition is causing.

NANDA – International

The implementation of a nursing diagnosis is held to very strict standards. In fact, NANDA-International, formerly the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, is an organization that works to create highly standardized levels of nursing diagnoses. This organization provides the most widely used set of nursing diagnoses and integrates terminology that is empirically proven to be effective with in-field nursing practice. The organization generates its own research funding to achieve its goals and offers a large nurse network that spans the globe.

Nursing Diagnosis Categories

All NANDA-International nursing diagnoses fall into four different categories:

1. Actual Nursing Diagnosis – “A clinical judgment about human experience/responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual, family, or community.”

2. Health-Promotion Nursing Diagnosis – “A clinical judgment about a person’s, family’s, or community’s motivation and desire to increase wellbeing and actualize human health potential as expressed in the readiness to enhance specific health behaviors, and can be used in any health state.”

3. Risk Nursing Diagnosis – “Describes human responses to health conditions/life processes that may develop in a vulnerable individual/family/community. It is supported by risk factors that contribute to increased vulnerability.”

4. Syndrome Diagnosis – “A clinical judgment describing a specific cluster of nursing diagnoses that occur together, and are best addressed together and through similar interventions.”

The Nursing Process

A nursing diagnosis is one part of the larger nursing process. The nursing process is a five step process that provides a framework of care for a patient:

1. Assessment – Data is collected, clustered, and validated.

2. Diagnosis – Diagnostic reasoning is used to form conclusions about the collected data to find out what a patient needs for effective care to be delivered.

3. Planning – An effective care plan is created.

4. Implementation – The care plan is acted upon.

5. Evaluation – The results of the care plan are compared to the goals of the plan

Conclusion

The nursing diagnosis is a critical part of any care plan and is strictly standardized by NANDA. Nursing students are required to learn countless nursing diagnoses in order to write effective care plans. In order to make outstanding grades in nursing school, get a great nursing job, and ultimately be an effective nurse, accurate knowledge of nursing diagnoses are crucial.

References & Resources

NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association)

Online Etymology Dictionary

Online Medical Dictionary

Assessment, Clinical judgment, and Nursing Diagnoses:  How to Determine Accurate Diagnoses – Lunney, M. (2009)

Nursing Diagnoses 2009 – 2011: Definitions and Classification – T. Heather Herdman, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association

Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Care Agency Before Accepting a Job Offer
Some of the questions you should ask to determine if this would be a good long-term fit are listed below.  Although it may seem these questions are for patients needing home health care services, they can also provide an idea of how reputable and credible the company is.  However, not possessing the voluntary accreditations or certifications does not necessarily mean they are not a good, quality agency.

Company Related Questions:

•    How long have they been in business?
•    Are they licensed?  Many states require these agencies to be licensed.
•    Do they require their nurses to be licensed?  The more credible agencies will require   this.
•    Are they accredited?  This determines whether they have met industry standards.  This is usually a voluntary choice but can vary by state.
•    When visiting their offices, are they professional?  Friendly?  Organized?
•    As a potential employee it may be difficult to ask them for references, chances are you will have contacts who may be able to recommend (or not recommend) good agencies.
•    What kind of literature do they provide prospective patients?  Do they seem to operate an honest, quality company?  Providing a Patient’s Bill of Rights or methods to resolve disputes may be an indicator of the type of company they will be to work for.
•    Are they certified by Medicare?  These agencies have met the government requirements for patient care and are financially stable.  They are permitted to provide many Medicare services.  It is also a voluntary credential.  If they are not certified by Medicare, their volume of business will be lower since Medicare does not pay for home health care unless the agency is certified by them (does not apply to Hospice care).  The state Medicare reports on home health care agencies is available upon request.  Reviewing this list can provide substantial insights into the quality of the agency you are considering.  If the agency consistently receives complaints, you may want to work for another agency.

Benefit Related Questions:

•    Who pays for professional liability insurance?
•    How are you paid (hourly, per assignment or salary) and what benefits are provided?
•    Can you limit what geographic areas you will receive assignments?
•    Will you be treated as an employee or independent contractor?  An employee receives a W-2 and income taxes are withheld from their paychecks.  An independent contractor receives a 1099 form and must pay their own Social Security taxes (both as employee and employer).  They usually will also file a small business return called Schedule C.
•    Do they provide training?
•    Do they reimburse your mileage?
•    Do they pay for continuing education that is required to maintain your nurse’s license?

Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed our series and assisted you in making a decision about whether a home care nursing job is for you. It is not an easy job, but a rewarding one.  We have provided you with the accreditation agencies and the Medicare website address below.

Please enjoy this entire series:
Part 1 – Benefits of Home Health Care
Part 2 – Services a Nurse Can Expect to Provide
Part 3 – What Type of Nurse is Suitable for Home Health Care Work?
Part 4 – Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Care Agency Before Accepting a Job Offer

Accreditation Agencies:
•    American Commission for Healthcare (ACHC)
•    Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
•    Commission Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)

Medicare Website:
www.medicare.gov

What Type of Nurse is Suitable for a Job in Home Health Care?

This kind of nurse must be willing to travel (and fight the weather), is kind and patient, enjoys working independently, dependable and flexible.  They will be working with a wide variety of patients so they should be a people-person.  They also need good communication and organization skills as the home health care nurses being paid by Medicare are not permitted to remain in the home all day.  They are required to perform only the tasks needed and then move on to the next assignment.  An aide can be hired if needed for non-medical services.  It is not an easy job, but a rewarding one.

How to Find a Job in Home Health Care

With the baby boomers aging, many home health care agencies have sprung up.  In addition, most cities and states have an agency on aging or the elderly in addition to senior centers or organizations where you may find additional opportunities by applying to the companies they recommend.  Employment agencies and job hunting sites are another source for these types of jobs in addition to the newspaper and yellow pages.

It is also possible to place an ad for your services and be self-employed.  However, when you take into consideration liability insurance, licensing, accreditation and certifications, in addition to the backing of an agency and all the services they provide to a patient (literature, filing insurance claims, handling disputes, etc.), you may want to consider working for an agency.  In addition, how do you know that the person who called you is reputable and that going to their home will be safe?

Please enjoy this entire seriesPlease enjoy this entire series:
Part 1 – Benefits of Home Health Care
Part 2 – Services a Nurse Can Expect to Provide
Part 3 – What Type of Nurse is Suitable for Home Health Care Work?
Part 4 – Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Care Agency Before Accepting a Job Offer

What Type of Services Can a Nurse Expect to Deliver in a Patient’s Home?
There are many “levels” of service a nurse may be asked to perform in a patient’s home.  Besides providing medical care you will also be coordinating treatment with other medical professionals, completing paperwork and ordering medical supplies.  These include:  Skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, speech or respiratory therapy and laboratory tests.

Skilled Nursing Care
Some of the tasks nurses visiting a patient’s home can expect to perform:
•    Taking an assessment of their condition, including physical exams
•    Instruction on taking medication or using medical equipment
•    Giving shots
•    Management of their illness such as diabetes
•    Infusion therapy (administering medications through an IV)
•    Teaching home dialysis
•    Taking urine and blood tests

For patients recovering from surgery a nurse may:
•    Clean wounds and change dressings
•    Provide catheter care
•    Treat bed sores
•    Provide tracheostomy care (suctioning of the trachea, changing and cleaning the tube)
•    Clean around a stomach tube

Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is often needed after surgery and for those who are generally immobile. Ultrasound therapy is used in addition to exercises to bring back muscles and range of motion.  They may provide therapy to relieve joint and muscle pain or teach the patient exercises to perform on their own to assist in their recovery.

Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy may be performed by a nurse or aide, depending upon what other services are needed.  This involves instruction to the patient or family regarding safety and teaching the patient how to live with a disability.

Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is commonly provided after a stroke.  The patient may have difficulty talking properly and need help in being able to speak properly.

Respiratory Therapy
Patients with respiratory problems and who need ventilators or oxygen may need assistance with learning the equipment and treating their illness.

Please enjoy this entire series:
Part 1 – Benefits of Home Health Care
Part 2 – Services a Nurse Can Expect to Provide
Part 3 – What Type of Nurse is Suitable for Home Health Care Work?
Part 4 – Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Care Agency Before Accepting a Job Offer

This article will cover what services you could be expected to provide, the benefits to patients and who is best suited for this occupation.  We will assume the patient needs medical care and not just activities of daily living such as feeding, clothing, bathing, etc. Those services are typically provided by an aide and not a nurse.  We also won’t discuss hospice home care because that is a subject by itself.

Benefits of Home Health Care
Perhaps you have an illness, are recuperating from surgery, are too ill to travel or are homebound due to your age.  Children with illnesses or disabilities that can be treated at home will be more cooperative and comfortable.  These patients would be perfect candidates for home health care visits by a nurse.

Home health care has many benefits.  Most importantly it allows the patient to remain in a comfortable, familiar setting.  There is nothing like sleeping in your own bed!  It is easier and more pleasant for families to visit:  not limited by visiting hours, not visiting in the cold, sterile confines of a hospital or nursing home and increases the chance they will stay overnight when needed.  It is less expensive than being treated in a hospital, nursing home or assisted living facility and eliminates being institutionalized and provides independence which is especially important to seniors.  Studies have even shown that receiving medical treated at home improves the patient quality of life and is less stressful.  Being treated at home also provides one-on-one personalized treatment.  And last, but not least, the patient can avoid infections that travel through hospitals and nursing homes.

Please enjoy the entire series:
Part 1 – Benefits of Home Health Care
Part 2 – Services a Nurse Can Expect to Provide
Part 3 – What Type of Nurse is Suitable for Home Health Care Work?
Part 4 – Questions to Ask a Prospective Home Care Agency Before Accepting a Job Offer