Telenursing
Learn How to Become a Telehealth Nurse
Telenursing is a form of distance health care in which nurses communicate with patients through the phone, Internet, or other means of telecommunication. Most of the time, telenurses make use of distance health care in order to provide routine services to patients in remote rural areas or those who simply cannot make it to an in-person appointment. These sorts of remote consultations do not replace in-person primary care, but they can significantly reduce unnecessary doctor and hospital visits, and in so doing save both patients and insurance plans money.
Preparation Path
Earn your BSN
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Meet your health care organization’s telenursing requirements
Typical Tasks
- Responding to nurse hotlines or advice lines
- Checking in with patients over the Internet at predetermined intervals
- Listening carefully and asking good questions about conditions and symptom
- Recognizing warning signs of more serious medical conditions and recommending a course of action
- Using video technology to evaluate conditions like rashes or other skin ailments
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Private practices
- Clinics
- Usually work part-time
Annual Salary Range
$70,000 – $76,000
Certification
RN
Education Requirements
BSN
