What Certifications are available for Home Health Nurses Now?

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Specializes in ER, L&D, ICU, LTC, HH.

What Certifications are available for the Home Health Nurse Now? And is the HHNA worth joining?

Thanks!

~Willow

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The only certification that I was aware of was discontinued some time back. Don't know of any that has taken its place. Don't see much of a reason to join professional organizations unless you anticipate being active in them.

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Specializes in COS-C, Risk Management.

I joined the HHNA a couple of years ago, and as far as I'm concerned it's worth it for the publications alone. I get the Home Health Nurses Journal and Caring, both of which I enjoy and frequently share with other nurses. It also looks good on a resume when you are active in your professional organizations. I'm also a member of ANA and my state affiliate.

For home health, consider the COS-C (OASIS) certification. The ANCC no longer offers the cert for home health nursing, although those who are currently certified can still renew.

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Specializes in ER, L&D, ICU, LTC, HH.

Thanks! I think it is sad the ANA dropped the Home Health Certification it is really needed because HH nursing is so different from other nursing.

Blessings

~WIllow

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Thanks! I think it is sad the ANA dropped the Home Health Certification it is really needed because HH nursing is so different from other nursing.

Blessings

~WIllow

Agree with you on this one.

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For Oasis Certification, does anyone know the difference between COQS offered online through Fazzi and COS-C offered through Oasis Answers? In which instances in home health would one be more beneficial over the other? Thanks!

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For LPN, IV certification is something many agencies look for. I should get that, high in demand and pays well

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