Also known as: Visiting Nurses Description: Home health nurses provide nursing services to patients at home. They
assess patients' home environments and instruct patients and their
families. Home health nurses care for a broad range of patients, such as
those recovering from illnesses and accidents, cancer, and childbirth. They
must be able to work independently and may supervise home health aides. Facts: A hospice nurse provides a unique type of service to people with advanced
illnesses and limited life expectancies in the comfort of their home. |
