Consider the Shift
A documentary film exploring pediatric home health nursing — and why the next generation of nurses should consider this extraordinary career path.
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Get an inside look at the world of pediatric home health nursing.
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Resources for Your Journey
Everything you need to know about pediatric home health nursing — from your first clinical rotation to your first case.
Nurses work one-on-one with children who depend on technology like ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes to thrive outside the hospital.
These families need consistent, compassionate nursing care so their children can live safely at home and parents can work, sleep, and care for siblings.
You don't need NICU or PICU experience first. Agencies provide orientation, skills training, and mentorship for new team members.
You'll support the child's daily routines, coordinate with therapists and schools, and empower families with education and confidence.
Great for nursing students — many work nights while attending school during the day. Involves focused assessment, documentation, and emergency readiness.
- - One-on-one patient relationships
- - Flexible scheduling
- - Clinical autonomy & growth
- - Meaningful family impact
- - Working alone in a home
- - Variable pay by state
- - Emotional challenges
- - Less peer interaction on shift