Which of the following statements represent a current trend in home health nursing?
A)Increased numbers of registered nurses are being employed as home health nurses.
B)Decreased numbers of licensed practical nurses are being employed as home health nurses.
C)There are more employment opportunities for newly graduated nurses.
D)That a minimum of two years of acute care experience is required before employment as a home health nurse.

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There are many opportunities for newly graduated nurses to begin practice as a home health nurse. It was widely believed for many years that nurses required a minimum of 2 years of acute care hospital experience before being hired as a home health nurse but is no longer true. Registered nurses generally received hiring preference over licensed practical nurses because it was believed that registered nurse preparation provided the best foundation for home care nursing. However, partly because the growing nursing shortage, enhancements to the scope of practice and educational programs for licensed practical nurses, and the need to provide long-term interventions to a growing population with complex and unpredictable care needs, many home health employers now hire both registered nurses and licensed practical nurses right after graduation.

Which of the Following Statements Represent a Current Trend in Home