Journal of Home Health Care Nursing (가정∙방문간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (한국가정∙방문간호학회)
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Expanding the Supply of Home Health Nurses : Post-Master's Program and Certification Examination

가정전문간호사 공급 확대를 위한 방안: 석사후과정과 자격시험

  • Received : 2024.04.09
  • Accepted : 2024.04.29
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The study aim was to examine the home healthcare system and relevant education, as well as the special certification examination, and propose a plan to increase the supply of home health nurses. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted using data from research articles, Korean and U.S. educational institutes and organizations, Korean national statistical data, government press releases, and related medical legislation. Results: Between 2005 and 2006, 763 home health nurses were certified through the special qualification examination; however, in the 16 years from 2007 to 2023 (after the graduate-level program was established), a total of 555 home health nurses were certified, with an average of approximately 35 per year. Currently, 790 home health nurses are working at 194 medical institutions nationwide. Relatively few institutions exist in rural areas, and the supply of home health nurses is low. Only seven educational institutions offer home health nurse certification programs, with a total of 77 designated students. In contrast to Korea, post-master's certification courses are offered in the U.S.. Conclusion: To expand the supply of home health nurses, we recommend revising the rules for the special qualification examination and introducing a post-master's certification program for home health nurses. Future studies should provide additional education for applicants from other specialties in post-master's certification programs.

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This work was supported by Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing Research Grant in 2023.

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