Title: How to Become a Nurse Advocate - Salary || RegisteredNursing.org
Headings: Nurse Advocate
Nurse Advocate
What Is a Nurse Advocate?
Search Nursing Programs
Becoming a Nurse Advocate
What Are the Education Requirements for a Nurse Advocate?
Any Certifications or Credentials Needed?
Where Do Nurse Advocates Work?
What Does a Nurse Advocate Do?
What Are the Roles & Duties of a Nurse Advocate?
Nurse Advocate Salary & Employment
Helpful Organizations, Societies, & Agencies
Search Nursing Programs

Content: Where Do Nurse Advocates Work? Nurse advocates can work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty departments, long-term care facilities, non-profit organizations, or as independent healthcare consultants. In the inpatient setting, nurse advocates can work in: Patient care coordination
Discharge planning
Med/legal
Risk management
Management
Patient services
What Does a Nurse Advocate Do? Nurse advocates are the voice for patients and families when they feel lost in the healthcare system. They operate as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and healthcare organizations or insurance companies. They help assess the needs of patients and families and develop a plan to meet those needs, utilizing available resources and ancillary staff. What Are the Roles & Duties of a Nurse Advocate? The roles and duties of a nurse advocate is multi-faceted, but the cornerstone is patient education. Roles and duties may include: