Chris Said:

What degree would you have to aquire in order to obtain a career in In home Private Nursing?

We Answered:

You could go to a trade school and become a licensed practical nurse (1 - 2 yrs), or you could go to college and become a registered nurse (approx 4 yrs). Depends on how much time you want to spend getting prepared. Do a little research on each.

And good luck!

Ron Said:

Career change questions re: Nursing Home Administrator vs. nursing home LPN/LVN MDS Coordinator?

We Answered:

This is just based on my experience, so take that into consideration. I think it depends on the state you are in, the level of experience you have and the area in which you are working.
I have worked in a lot of nursing homes and have found that the ones in larger metro areas pay more in general, that you have to have an RN here to be the MDS coordinator but just a BA/BS and 9 weeks of training to be the administrator.
The MDS nurse normally has less responsibility then the DON, but more then just a floor nurse. The administrator is responsible for everything in the facility, every department and is where the buck stops for all problems.