What are the requirements for becoming a Guided Care Nurse?
The ideal candidate is a licensed registered nurse with at least three years of home care, case management, community health and/or equivalent gerontologic nursing. The nurse must have an affinity for working with chronically ill older patients and their caregivers, good communication skills, and flexible problem solving skills. The nurse must also be comfortable using electronic health records. All candidates must complete the online Guided Care Nurse curriculum and pass an exam to receive a Certificate in Guided Care Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Please note that the ANCC Certificate is not a certification, but rather a one-time recognition of professional achievement.
