What are some characteristics home health nurses must have?

-Nurses who practice in the home setting are caregivers, teachers, counselors, case managers, and advocates. -Attributes of an effective home health nurse are technical proficiency and self-motivation, good organizational skills, innovation, independence in decision making, and response to problems promptly. -Nurses who prefer the structure of the institutional setting and benefit from immediate direction and frequent peer support find the independence of hoe care practice difficult.