Nurse-written guidance for every chapter of care.

Understanding the Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Millions of Americans are raising kids while caring for aging parents. Here’s what national data reveals about who the sandwich generation is and what they face.

How to Prevent Sandwich Generation Caregiver Burnout

Raising kids while caring for an aging parent is exhausting. Learn how sandwich generation caregivers can protect their health, finances, and peace of mind.

9 Things to Know Before Bringing Home Care Into Your Life

Insights from our conversation with Traci Beagley, CEO and Founder of Sunland Home Care

7 Tips on How to Be Your Best Advocate at Any Medical Appointment

Skilled nurses provide IV care at home, so patients can recover in comfort without extra hospital visits.

Aging at Home

Will In-Home Nursing Help Your Parent Age in Place?

Private duty nurse helping an elderly parent organize daily medications into a pill box at the kitchen table at home.

Tips for a Smooth Recovery After Plastic Surgery

A week-by-week look at plastic surgery recovery, covering physical side effects, the emotional dips patients don't expect, and red flags that need a doctor's attention.

Why Does My Loved One Keep Getting UTIs? Understanding Recurrent UTIs in Older Adults

Recurrent UTIs in older adults rarely stem from a single cause; this guide unpacks the overlapping risk factors and shows families how to break the cycle at home.

Why UTIs in Older Adults Are So Easy to Miss—and So Dangerous to Ignore

UTIs in older adults often present with unexpected symptoms like confusion, behavioral changes, falls, or worsening dementia rather than the classic signs of a urinary tract infection.

Understanding Urinary Catheters: Uses, Types, Sizing, and What to Expect

A nurse-written primer on urinary catheters — covering the three main types, how they're sized, and the warning signs caregivers should watch for at home.

How to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) at Home

A nurse-written guide to preventing catheter-associated UTIs at home — covering warning signs, seven evidence-based prevention practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

How to Pay for Home Care After a Hospital Stay

This guide breaks down how families can pay for home care after a hospital stay, comparing government-backed options with personal finance options.

The Light After the Darkness: Why I Founded Navi Nurses

Navi Nurses founder Jasmine Bhatti shares how her grandmother's illness and her own bedside nursing experience inspired her to build a concierge nursing company.

What to Look for When Choosing a Skilled Nursing Care Facility

Choosing a skilled nursing care facility by using Medicare's Care Compare data, evaluating staffing ratios, asking the right clinical and quality-of-life questions, and recognizing red flags.

It’s Okay to Ask for Help with Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition)

A private duty nurse can provide hands-on education, troubleshooting, and care coordination to make enteral nutrition manageable and safe.

Why Nurses Are Striking—and What It Reveals About the Care Families Receive

Nurse strikes are making headlines nationwide—highlighting serious concerns about staffing, burnout, and patient care.

6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Private Nurse for a Smoother Plastic Surgery Recovery

Plastic surgery in Phoenix and Scottsdale continues to gain popularity among diverse demographics.

The 5 Stages of Palliative Care: Why In-Home Nurse Support Matters

Palliative care is a type of compassionate care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious or terminal illness.

The Benefits of Private Duty Nurses Compared to Traditional Home Health

Many people don’t realize they can hire a registered nurse outside of traditional home health nursing covered by their insurance.

Benefits of Private Duty Nursing Care After a Stroke

Having a stroke is a life-changing event for both the stroke survivor and you: their family.

Post-Surgery Home Care: A Guide for Men’s Health Needs

Gentlemen, we know that you have a lot on your plates.

8 Most Common Medications Given For Surgery

There are a variety of medications that may be used before, during, and after surgical procedures. It can be confusing trying to remember them all.

End of Life Care at Home: What Hospice Doesn’t Tell You

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face in life.

Why You Should Hire a Private Nurse for End-of-Life Care

If you have a loved one dealing with a terminal or life-threatening disease, we know that you want to find the perfect care for them.

Procedure vs. Surgery: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters

If your doctor mentions you need “a procedure” or “surgery,” it can bring up a lot of questions.

Going Home From the Hospital With IV Antibiotics

Going home with home health and IV antibiotics offers people the opportunity to receive their necessary treatment in the comfort of their own homes while still receiving professional medical support.

A Guide to IV Antibiotics at Home After Surgery

Surgery, major or minor, is invasive and carries the risk of infection. To reduce this risk, surgical teams often prescribe intravenous (IV) antibiotics before, during, and after surgery.

Being Prepared: Tips and Tricks for Managing Diabetes

As your personal nurse, Navi Nurses will give you all the tools you need to succeed.

What is Co-Created Care? Taking Patient-Centered Care to the Next Level

Wouldn’t it be ideal if a team of health professionals came together with a person

How To Find A Private Nurse?

One of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I find a private nurse?"

What’s The Difference Between a Registered Nurse and Caregiver?

A registered nurse and a caregiver both play important roles in providing healthcare and assistance.

The Nurse Superpower

A few years back, the American Nurses’ Association coined a well-received slogan, “I am a nurse, what is your superpower?”

What Are The Protective Medications Given At the Hospital?

If you had surgery, or are in the hospital, your nurse might have given you protective medications to help reduce discomfort associated with being hospitalized or with side effects that arise from taking pain medication.

Enhancing Quality of Life: 10 Advantages of Home Health Medication Management with a Private Duty Nurse

Medication management is a vital aspect of healthcare that profoundly impacts the lives of people and their families.

After-Surgery Care at Home: The Vital Role of Registered Nurses in Recovery

The presence of a registered nurse (RN) at home can be a game-changer when coming home from the hospital.

Post-Surgery Recovery Checklist: For You, Your Family & Your In-Home Nurses

So, you just had a procedure, and you’re leaving the hospital to continue your recovery at home. Now what?

Empowering Women’s Health with After-Surgery Home Care: The Crucial Role of Private Duty Nurses During Recovery

Women are often the pillars of strength in their families, providing care and support to their loved ones with unwavering dedication.

A Comprehensive Guide to Wound Care at Home: Understanding, Treatment & Healing

Wounds are a common occurrence in our daily lives, ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries that may require medical attention.

Navi Nurses Accepted Into Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator

Phoenix based startup Navi Nurses is one of nine companies selected to participate in the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator.

What Is The Role Of A Nurse?

According to the American Association Colleges of Nursing, there are 3.8 million nurses in the U.S..

Aging at Home

Senior Care Comparison Guide: The Pros & Cons of In-Home Nursing, Caregiving, Independent & Assisted Living for Your Parents

It can be tough to watch your parents struggle with their health as they age.

Empowering Clients, Enhancing Health: The Essential Role of Patient Advocacy at Navi Nurses

From standard surgery recovery to hospice, one key factor has the power to bridge the gap between the uncertainty of a care plan and an engaged, confident choice: Nurses.

Brilliant Nurse Spotlight: Meet Sydney

For many nurses, their profession is a calling. Their passion for their work can prompt others to explore a career that brings a similar level of meaning.

Only Leaves Should Fall, Not Patients

Nurse For President

Forget parties- here are the top ten reasons why our country needs a nurse for president.

Aging at Home

Being in the hospital is not how anyone wants to spend their time.

3 Signs It May Be Time for Hospice Care

When it comes to ensuring the comfort and well-being of a family member, transitioning into end-of-life care can be a challenging decision.

Nipping the Vape in its Tracks

“The Vape”. This topic is now the subject of much dialogue among people around the world.

Tips for Recovering After Plastic Surgery

If your doctor mentions you need “a procedure” or “surgery,” it can bring up a lot of questions.

Being A Caregiver is Hard – A Private Nurse Can Help!

With the advances in health care, the life expectancy in America continues to increase with women living longer than men.

When Is RSV Season?

Learn when RSV season starts, common symptoms, how it spreads, and simple tips to protect your family and stay healthy during peak months.

Caring for the Caregiver – Where a Private Nurse Can Help!

Are you caring for a loved one and experiencing stress, fatigue, or maybe even mental and emotional exhaustion?

Important Benefits of Palliative Care That You Need to Know

You may have heard the term palliative care, but are unsure about what it means when you agree to this type of care.

A Hug-Thanking Healthcare Workers

Confession: I am your quintessential hopeless romantic.

5 Important Insights To Understand Tube Feeding

Enteral nutrition, also known as “tube feeding”, is a method of providing nutrition and hydration to individuals who are unable to consume adequate food orally or have limited gastrointestinal function.

Why Everyone Needs A Nurse Advocate

When healthcare has your head spinning, or leaves you feeling vulnerable, one of the best sources of support is a nurse advocate.

Brilliant Nurse Spotlight: Meet Yesenia

Stories of real nurses give us inspiration to do what we do.

A Lesson In Love

Confession: I am your quintessential hopeless romantic.

Podcast episodes

How To Choose An Assisted Living Facility

Deciding to move a loved one into an assisted living facility can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Navi Nurses podcast, registered nurse and assisted living managing partner Ashley Thompson joins us to unpack what you need to know about senior care, planning for aging parents, and what questions to ask when touring facilities. We discuss the key advantages of nurse-owned and nurse-operated residential care homes, standard caregiver-to-resident staffing ratios, navigating medical powers of attorney, and how personalized clinical oversight improves safety and quality of life.

The Care Gap Crisis: What Happens After You Leave the Hospital

From the ER to in-home nursing, Chad Comer knows what happens between hospital discharge and recovery. On Dear Patient, Jasmine talks with the Air Force veteran about gaps after a hospital stay, life in the ER, and using your voice.

How In-Home Care Can Help Seniors Stay Independent

When is it time to consider professional home care for an aging loved one? In this episode of Dear Patient by Navi Nurses, Jasmine and Traci Beagley discuss aging at home, choosing the right caregiver, and preparing for post-hospitalization needs.

The Future Of Aging: Making Home the Center of Care

In this episode of the Navi Nurses Podcast, Jasmine sits down with Bob Roth of Cypress HomeCare Solutions to discuss the future of home-based care.

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Your Genes Are Not Your Future: The Science of Longevity You Can Start Today

In this episode, Jasmine sits down with Dr. Adrijana Kekic to explore what it truly means to take control of your health. They discuss personalized medicine, longevity, genetics, and the importance of empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.

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The Future of Primary Care: Why Traditional Healthcare Models Are Being Reinvented

In this episode, Jasmine sits down with Mark Moeremans, CEO of Spectrum Health, and Dr. Howard Grossman to talk about what patient-centered healthcare can actually look like.

The ER Playbook: What Every Patient Needs to Know Before an Emergency Happens

Jasmine sits down with Amber Prong, an emergency room nurse at Mayo Clinic and concierge nurse with Navi Nurses, to discuss one of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare.