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HIV / AIDS Nurse:
HIV/AIDS Nurses are registered nurses with
specialist education and training in HIV/Aids.
They educate individuals on preventing the
spread of HIV, and also help those who are
infected cope with the physical, social, and
psychological aspects of their disease. They
also provide education and support to the
families and friends of individuals infected
with the disease. HIV/Aids nurses need to have
strong interpersonal skills and an ability to
cope with death.
The main duties of a HIV/AIDS Nurse include:
- Providing healthcare to patients with HIV/Aids
- Educating patients and their families about
living with HIV/Aids
- Working closely with other healthcare
professionals
- Monitoring a patients condition
- Referring a patient to other healthcare
professionals if necessary
- Ensuring terminally ill patients are as
comfortable as possible
Where they work:
Settings were most HIV/AIDS nurses work, include
the following:
- Hospitals, Home Health, Community Care Centers
and Hospices.
Qualifications:
The AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN)
examination is sanctioned by the Association of
Nurses in Aids Care (ANAC) and the HIV/AIDS
Nursing Certification Board (HANCB).
Certification is voluntary but highly valued and
provides recognition of expertise in the area of
HIV and AIDS. It also proves that the HIV/AIDS
nurse has shown commitment and dedication to
his/her career. Before you can apply for this
examination you must meet the following
criteria:
- You must be currently licensed as a registered
nurse in the USA or hold an international
equivalent nursing degree.
- You must have a minimum of two years
experience working in a HIV/AIDS related area
e.g. research, education or clinical practice.
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and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
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