Client education
What is a foot care nurse?
Foot care nurses provide nursing assessment, education, non-invasive care, and referral support for clients who need help maintaining foot health.
What the foot care nurse does
Care is based on assessment, education, non-invasive treatment within scope, infection control, and referral when needed.
Provide education so clients can improve their own foot care and prevent pain or complications.
Assess footwear, aids, skin condition, circulation, ambulation, environment, and related risk factors.
Refer clients to relevant health care specialties when assessment findings require additional care.
Sterilize equipment according to current infection control guidelines.
Holistic assessment
A nursing foot care appointment considers more than nails and skin. It includes the client's context, goals, risks, and available support.
Medical condition
Physical and cognitive limitations
Available support from family or caregivers
Client goals and ability to comply with care recommendations
Appointment preparation and service notes
Suggested visit frequency is determined by discussion between nurse and client and can be adjusted as needs change.
Clients should provide
- Medication list
- Medical history
- Towel
- Good lighting
- Comfortable chair
- Shoes
Coverage and tax note
Clients should check with extended health providers about coverage for nursing foot care. If no other coverage is available, clients may wish to ask a tax professional whether nursing foot care can be applied under health expenses.
Ready to contact a provider?
LMFNA can help visitors understand the pathway, but service arrangements are made directly with individual nurses.