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Nurse life care planner
A nurse life care planner helps create long-term care plans for patients who need medical care for the rest of their lives due to a serious injury or chronic illness.
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Required education
ADN or BSN
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
Managerial
Oversee other nurses and help improve healthcare for all.
Out-of-hospital
Treat patients in their homes, during travel, or other non-hospital environments.
Research-oriented
Analyze data and discover new ways to help patients.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
What is the role of a nurse life care planner?
Your nursing experience will ensure you are uniquely trained to help your patients both physically and psychologically.
What you’ll do as a nurse life care planner
Assessment
You’ll evaluate patients and their diagnoses.
Representation
You’ll advocate for your patients, who often can’t communicate their own needs.
Research
You’ll investigate the best possible long-term care solutions for your patients.
Where you’ll work as a nurse life care planners
Nurse life care planners work in a variety of settings, including:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Hospice care centers
- Insurance companies
- Managed care organizations
- Rehabilitation centers
How to become a nurse life care planner
Get an Associate’s Degrees in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
When considering a future nursing career, it’s important to explore the different nursing programs available and the paths they offer. With various options like associate degree programs, bachelor’s degree programs, and direct-entry master’s degree programs, prospective students can choose the educational path that best suits their goals and interests.
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining two years’ experience in life care planning and taking continuing education classes.
Pass your Certified Life Care Planner Exam through the Commission of Health Care Certification.
You’re ready to work as a nurse life care planner!
Nurse life care planner career resources
Become a member of a nurse life care planner organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
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