Teacher, clinician, caregiver, risk-taker ... these four words describe the complex yet gratifying role of the home health care nurse. Efforts to perform this role are fraught with obstacles and chal lenges and often done in a hostile environment. The author shares her perspectives as a long-term provider and professional in this thought-provoking article.
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