Skilled nurses are highly learned and experienced individuals who are specially trained in providing medical care in the homes of their patients.
Skilled nursing care is given to patients who require medical attention from the professionals. This type of care holds an advantage to seniors who want to remain in the comforts of their home as they recover from a surgery of certain health condition.
There are Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who can visit the household of his or her patient and perform the necessary care. The services under this care program include catheter care, ostomy care, IV Therapy, disease management, etc.