Home health care is a popular option for patients who prefer to receive medical care in the comfort of their own homes. However, many home health agencies are not adequately preparing their new nurses for the unique challenges of this field. This lack of proper training and support can lead to new nurses feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, causing them to quit the agency and the field of home health altogether.

Although many agencies advertise that they are open to hiring new nurses, without proper training and onboarding, new nurses are left to navigate the complex environment of home health care on their own. This can be especially challenging because home health care is vastly different from other healthcare settings, requiring nurses to manage multiple patients in different locations, coordinate care with family members and other healthcare providers, and navigate complex regulatory and financial requirements.

Agencies that are committed to supporting their new nurses must...