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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing.

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8 Types of DNP Specialties to Prepare You for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Post University

Other healthcare settings that DNPs work in include university or school clinics, colleges and professional schools, home healthcare service organizations, and laboratories. Depending on specialties, DNPs might also work in specialty practices, such as pediatric practices or cardiology practices.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. Exposure to weapons and illegal drugs.

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Opportunities: Geriatric nurses can work in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and home healthcare settings, and may pursue certifications in gerontological nursing. Mental Health Nurses Mental health nurses, also known as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental health disorders.

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Second Careers for Retired RNs

Registered Nursing

Starting a Home Care Business Many elderly individuals require home care assistance, and retired RNs are well-equipped to start a business offering home health nursing or other in-home healthcare services. You can hire caregivers, provide health monitoring, or assist with medication management.

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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

News & World Report’s 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. For example, pediatric occupational therapists at elementary schools make an average salary of $83,070, while those in home healthcare services make an average of $105,700. The most recent data shows that most OTs work in state, local and private hospital settings.

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A Career in Psychology: 17 Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.