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Job Description:

Home RN professionals generally provide care to patients at the comforts of their own home. They fulfill the same nursing duties as with RN's working at the hospital but the difference is that they are the ones who visit the patients at home and not the other way around.

The general duties and responsibilities of home RN professionals include the following:

• administer medications, IV fluids, and shots as per doctor's order
• assist patients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet
• monitor the progress of the patients' condition
• perform routine tasks such as checking vital signs, blood sugar levels, and monitoring I&O, blood sugar
• accompany patients during scheduled check-ups
• coordinate with the patient's physician to ensure that plan of care is strictly adhered

Work Environment:

Home RN professionals normally have flexible work schedules. Depending on their work setup, they may need to visit multiple patients in a daily basis. Meanwhile, there are also other home RN professionals who offer 24-hour home care service to patients especially those who are terminally ill. They work closely with elderly patients who refuse to stay in nursing homes, patients recovering from serious injuries, or those with disabilities.

Most Home RN professionals work independently, but there are also those who work for a medical company or some type of home-health agency. They can either work for a short-term or long-term period depending on the arrangement they have discussed with the patient's family.

Education and Training Requirements:

Most employers prefer home RN professionals who have earned a Bachelor's of Science in nursing degree, and passed the state board licensure exam. To qualify for any Nursing course program, it is mandatory that aspirants have a high school diploma.

Relevant experiences on home-health nursing will also help to boost their chances of finding lucrative income offers. It is also highly advised that home RN professionals obtain CPR certification since they will most likely need to use their knowledge about basic life support in case of sudden or life-threatening emergencies.

Salary Range:

Income rates of home RN professionals are greatly influenced by their educational background, years of experience, geographical location, and area of specialization. On the average, the annual salary of home RN professionals hovers around $46,281 - $93,100, with a median yearly earning of $66,286. Meanwhile, those who have acquired advanced certifications and additional trainings have better chances of earning more.

Job Outlook:

Employment outlook for home RN professionals is very promising. In fact, it is projected that work demand for home RN professionals will steadily increase in the coming years due to the growing number of people requiring care at home. In addition to that, the rising number of the elderly patients who prefer to get treatments at home will also prompt the generation of more lucrative career opportunities for home RN professionals.

So, what are you waiting for? Begin your training today by sifting through our extensive list of home RN schools!

For more information, see Registered Nurse.

Home RN Schools:

Online
University of Phoenix Online - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Kaplan University - BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing

Arizona
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix - Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California
Everest College - Anaheim - Vocational Nursing
Career Networks Institute - Costa Mesa - Vocational Nursing
Maric College - Vista / North County , San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training Program
University of Phoenix - Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
West Coast University - Los Angeles - Associate: Nursing

Colorado
University of Phoenix - Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Colorado Springs * - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden , New Britain - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Florida
Angley College - DeLand - Nursing Assistant
Keiser College - Kendall , Lakeland , Melbourne , Sarasota , Tallahassee , West Palm Beach - Nursing
University of Phoenix - Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Virginia College - Pensacola - Practical Nursing (Diploma)

Georgia
University of Phoenix - Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Columbus * - MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii
University of Phoenix - Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Iowa
Hamilton College - Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines , Mason City - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University - Davenport - Nursing

Louisiana
University of Phoenix - Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix - Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri
Sanford-Brown College - St. Charles - Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate in Nursing

Nebraska
Hamilton College - Lincoln , Omaha - Practical Nursing

New Jersey
CDM Institute - Wayne - Nurses Aid

New Mexico
University of Phoenix - Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Ohio
University of Phoenix - Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Texas
Texas Careers - San Antonio - Nurse's Aide, Vocational Nursing

Utah
University of Phoenix - Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Utah Career College - West Jordan - Nursing

Virginia
ECPI - Newport News , Northern Virginia , Manassas , Glen Allen , Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach , Richmond , Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing