Pediatric RN Nursing Services in Georgia

A GAPP registered nurse provides skilled medical care in your home including medication administration, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, G-tube feedings, seizure monitoring, wound care, and other complex medical procedures. They also train family members on care techniques.

The number of RN nursing hours depends on your child's assessed medical needs and what is approved in your GAPP authorization. Hours can range from a few hours per week to 24/7 care for children with the most complex needs.

RNs (Registered Nurses) have more training and can perform all nursing tasks including assessments, care planning, and complex procedures. LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) work under RN supervision and handle routine nursing care. Some children need RN-level care; others do well with LPN services.

Yes! Once you have GAPP authorization, you can choose any enrolled GAPP provider. The agency will then assign nurses, but you can request changes if a nurse isn't a good fit for your family.

Many GAPP providers offer overnight nursing shifts. When searching for providers, look for those who indicate "nights and weekends available." Not all agencies staff overnight shifts, so ask about this during your initial call.

GAPP nursing hours are typically for in-home care. School nursing is usually handled separately through your child's IEP or 504 plan. However, some families use GAPP hours for before/after school care or transport.