Visiting Nurse

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Hi there,

I would like to become a visiting nurse, so I applied online to multiple agencies in my closest areas which is Fairfield County in CT, unfortunately I did not receive any response. Is there any trick to become a visiting nurse?

I currently work on the medical unit in one of the hospitals in the area but I would like to become a visiting nurse per diem. Could someone help me out what is the best way to start this process. Maybe any agencies that are hiring?

I would really appreciate any comments.

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Specializes in Med./Surg., Diabetes, Med. ICU, home hea.

First off, few home health care agencies will consider hiring a nurse who has no current/recent, let alone no, home health care experience to a per diem position. Few will be winning to hire, train, precept an employee who may not work that much, but may suddenly need to work a lot, temporarily.

If home health care is your goal, you've done your homework on what is involved (LOTS of paperwork, possibly LOTS of driving... and a whole lot more, but that is for a different post), you will likely need to go at least part time for a year or so, if not full time.

With the glut of nurses in most areas of the country, most employers are only hiring those with current/very recent experience. So, if you can, apply for at least part time. Good luck!

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Thank you for your response. I agree that it might be difficult to get per diem position.

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I go to home health agencies in person, ready to interview, with all my employment papers and data. Usually I am interviewed and hired on the spot, or given an appointment for an interview. You might want to revisit these agencies in person.

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