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Eight nurses have shared their reasons for choosing to work in home health or hospice and why they stay at the VNA Care Network & Hospice. In the future, this page will highlight staff from other disciplines within the agency and feature their comments. Watch for updates.
LISA ANGELONI, RN, NEEDHAM OFFICEI was working at a hospital when they downsized their per diem staff. A friend suggested I try home health care. I love the patient care, the one-on-one time with patients, and the rewards of being able to teach people and see them follow through. You can really see how you're making a difference in someone else's wellness. |
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ANN-MARIE CLUE-MELVILLE, BSN, RN, WORCESTER OFFICEWhile completing my BSN, I had a clinical rotation in home care. At that time I was practicing in other areas of nursing. I realized home care was an area in which I was interested in practicing. I stayed in home care because … it enables me to provide nursing care and teaching to patients and their families independently, on a one-to-one basis. I also enjoy the collaborative team effort with my peers in providing the best care to patients. |
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NICOLE CONGERO, BSN, RN WORCESTER OFFICEI chose home care … because it offered things I felt an acute setting did not: personalized time with patients, a chance to get to know the patients versus caring for new patients each shift, a strong emphasis on teaching and patient education, autonomy and independence as a clinician, and flexibility in terms of schedule. …The strong emphasis on teamwork and the unconditional support of everyone at the VNA … are keeping me here. The vast knowledge and experience of nurses and clinical specialists are a constant resource for me. There is no other place I'd rather be. |
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JANET DELMONICO, RN/LIAISON, NEEDHAM OFFICEI wanted more independence as a nurse than I had in the hospital setting but I also wanted support and direction. I became a home care nurse more than 20 years ago. I've stayed because I feel like I really make a difference. When I wanted something new to do, I became a liaison nurse to help patients make the transition home. It's challenging, but fun, and it leaves me with a real sense of accomplishment. |
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MICHAEL LECLAIR, RN, WORCESTER OFFICEI like being a nurse for VNA Care Network because I can provide services to one person at a time. I think we can deliver better care one patient at a time rather than trying to fulfill 10 requests at a time. |
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KATE MASON, RN, CHPN, NEEDHAM OFFICEI worked in case management for 10 years in a variety of settings. When I had the opportunity to work directly with patients and families, it was very enticing and I knew my time had come to be a hospice nurse. I enjoy really getting to know patients by how they live. It's also very rewarding helping patients and families get through a peaceful death. |
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YOOKO RAICHE, LPN, DANVERS OFFICEI started working in home health care because I was able to get a part-time job working eight hours a week. I was busy with my children growing up at that time. I could work in the morning and be with my children the rest of the day. I've stayed in home care because it's a neat job when you can teach a patient or caregiver something like changing an ostomy apparatus. It's a great feeling. |
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CAROLINE WALTON, RN/CASE COORDINATOR, DANVERS OFFICEWorking as a home health care nurse allowed me to have a more flexible schedule when I had young children. The agency can work around your hours and family needs. I've stayed because I enjoy the challenge of working with more acute patients in the home environment. Being in the home setting, you can see a patient as a person — as they really are. |
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