What supplies/equipment do I have to provide for home health nursing?

[hikern]

I am looking for a per-diem job with home health, and have had several interviews, and I believe two home health agencies are interested in hiring me. However, in order to be prepared, I was wondering what equipment/supplies I am expected to have for myself - such as blood pressure cuff, O2 sat monitor, etc.

Can anyone advise me on what they need to provide for themselves as a home health nurse?

I appreciate your input.

[cathrn64]

My agency provides everything. I have my own stethoscope, (they do have very basic ones) but they have provided thermometer, b/p cuff, pulse ox, pt/inr machine, lab and basic wound care supplies etc. Everyone gets a cell phone. Full time employees can lease a company car with On-Star. Those who don't take the car get mileage reimbursement. We are in the process of switching from PDA's to Tablets, which have Google navigation, so it can be used as a GPS

[Susan317]

The best way is to be paid mileage. The tax deduction is not worth the time involved to claim it.