Private Duty Nursing
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Private duty nurses work one-on-one with patients with varying degrees of ailments. A private duty nurse can work in various settings to provide personal health care, but commonly these specialty nurses work in home health services.
Private duty nurses also frequently work in pediatrics and tend to children with long-term illnesses. Compensation for private duty nursing is often paid through health care, such as Medicare or Medicaid, private insurance or private pay. Many private duty nurses are self-employed and work as contractors.
Preparation Path
Get your BSN
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Seek employment or become self-employed
Typical Tasks
- Providing one-on-one care for patients
- Allocating daily routines and treatment
- Administering medication
- Monitoring patient’s symptoms and maintaining comfort
Employment Settings
- Patient’s private home
- Hospice care institutions
- Private health institutions
- Nursing homes
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation clinics
Annual Salary Range
$43,500 – $60,500
Certification
RN, Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC)
Education Requirements
BSN
