About

Scott Strachan, RN, BSN

Florida Nurse Registry Owner, Administrator & Consultant

Scott Strachan, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse, longtime Florida nurse registry owner and administrator, and founder of Nurse Registry Consultant, LLC. His experience in home care began long before he became a consultant. Scott started his healthcare career in 1997 as a Certified Nursing Assistant providing care in clients' homes.

Scott Strachan, RN, BSN

From the bedside back to the home

While working as a caregiver through Abby Services, Scott earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State and became a registered nurse. His first RN position was on an oncology unit, where he cross-trained in hospice. It was difficult as a new nurse, but it gave him a lasting appreciation for that role. His clinical experience also spans medical-surgical nursing, orthopedics, medical, surgical, and neuro intensive care, cardiac rehabilitation, and in-home care. He has also worked as both a caregiver and a registered nurse in larger skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes.

In 2004, Scott came on at Abby Services as a nurse, and in 2007 he became its administrator. Abby Services, the Florida nurse registry his father founded in 1997, is where his career in home care started and where it has stayed. He became an owner in 2016 and has been its sole owner since 2025.

  1. 1997

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Providing care in clients' homes.

  2. RN, BSN

    Registered Nurse, Penn State

    Hospital, hospice, ICU, rehab, and in-home clinical experience.

  3. 2007

    Abby Services, Inc.

    Became administrator of a Florida-licensed nurse registry, after joining as a nurse in 2004.

  4. Today

    Nurse Registry Consultant, LLC

    Helping new owners navigate Florida nurse registry licensure.

Nearly 30 Years Inside a Florida Nurse Registry

Scott has been part of Abby Services, Inc., a Florida-licensed nurse registry serving Southwest Florida, since 1997: first as a caregiver, then as a nurse starting in 2004, as its administrator since 2007, and as an owner since 2016.

Seeing the registry from every side, as a caregiver, a nurse, and an administrator, has given Scott firsthand experience with the realities of the model, not simply the licensing requirements.

That practical experience is the foundation of Nurse Registry Consultant, LLC.

Scott works primarily with individuals who want to start a Florida nurse registry and successfully navigate the initial AHCA licensure process. His approach is focused not just on obtaining a license, but on helping prospective owners understand the business they are entering and establish compliant, workable operations from the beginning.

Hands-on experience with

  • Caregiver recruitment & registration
  • Independent contractor relationships
  • Client-directed care
  • Referral practices
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Documentation
  • Surveys
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • The day-to-day challenges of running a nurse registry
There is a big difference between someone giving you forms and someone actually teaching you how to run your business. Scott did the latter, and I understand how to operate my Nurse Registry today because of what I learned from him.
Shameka Mobley, Owner, Gracefully Meek Home Care, Chiefland, FL. Scott's first consulting client, helped at no charge.
Read her full story and others →

Florida Nurse Registry Leadership & Advocacy

Scott has been a personal member of the Private Care Association since 2005 and has served on the PCA Florida board in several roles. He currently serves as Vice President of PCA Florida, the association's Florida chapter.

Through his PCA Florida leadership and broader industry involvement, Scott participates in legislative, regulatory, and policy discussions affecting Florida nurse registries, independently employed caregivers, and the clients they serve.

His involvement includes meeting directly with representatives of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as well as engaging with policymakers, including members of the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate, on issues affecting the nurse registry industry.

View PCA Florida Leadership →

Nurse Registry Educator & Speaker

Scott is a regular speaker and educator on nurse registry operations, independent contractor practices, caregiver registration, regulatory compliance, marketing, and business operations.

2026 · PCA National Conference

"Preparing Caregivers for Registration Success"

Focusing on caregiver qualifications, documentation, regulatory requirements, and preparing independently employed caregivers for registration and referral through the nurse registry model.

2024 · PCA National Conference

"Say This, Not That: A Guide to Appropriate Conversations Regarding Independent Contractors"

Presented alongside Tyras Madson of Private Nursing Service in Virginia.

Scott has also developed educational resources and hosted webinars for Private Care Association members on nurse registry operations, marketing, and compliance topics.

Healthcare Education & Industry Resources

Together with his brother, Shae Strachan, Scott co-founded C-E-U.com, an online continuing education and caregiver training platform. Scott helps develop educational content using his clinical background, nurse registry experience, and knowledge of healthcare regulation.

He is also the founder and host of The Nurse Registry Podcast, where he discusses licensing, compliance, independent contractor issues, operations, and other challenges facing nurse registry owners.

Listen to The Nurse Registry Podcast →

Scott and Shae also co-founded MyHealthForm.com, a health-screening solution developed in response to another recurring challenge encountered by independently employed caregivers and Florida nurse registries.

Scott Strachan smiling with his stethoscope

Why Nurse Registry Consultant?

Nurse Registry Consultant grew out of a clear need for support in a niche industry. People trying to start a nurse registry had limited resources, and the help that was available focused on in-home care in general, without understanding the nuances of operating a caregiver registry. Scott watched prospective owners struggle with a regulatory model that is hard to navigate from statutes, rules, applications, and forms alone.

After nearly 30 years inside the Florida nurse registry model, Scott saw an opportunity to help new owners understand not only what AHCA requires for initial licensure, but how those requirements translate into an actual operating nurse registry.

His consulting focuses on practical guidance through startup and initial licensure: understanding Florida's nurse registry requirements, developing policies, procedures, and required documentation, preparing for the initial survey, and avoiding unnecessary commitments that can create compliance problems later.

The goal is straightforward: help new nurse registry owners understand the model, navigate licensure, and start with a strong foundation.

Professional Credentials

Scott Strachan, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse
State of Florida, License RN 9224129
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Penn State
Owner & Administrator
Abby Services, Inc.
Vice President
PCA Florida
Founder
Nurse Registry Consultant, LLC
Co-Founder
C-E-U.com and MyHealthForm.com
Founder & Host
The Nurse Registry Podcast

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