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Public Health Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field work in government and private agencies, clinics, and other private settings. They focus on populations, working with individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of communities. They educate about health care issues, disease prevention, nutrition, and childcare, and also work with community leaders, teachers, parents, and physicians in community health education. 

Michael J.

Colville, WA
RN; Public Health

My entire career as a nurse has been with Northeast Tri-County Health District, serving sparsely populated Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties. I appreciate the autonomy and ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Articles:

Inner Healing

Public Health Nurse

Tender Mercies

Organizations:

Association of Community Health Nursing Educators

American Public Health Association

Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses

Rural Nurse Organization

Resources:

Find an expert in Community Health Nursing

View profiles of US Public Health Nurses

Society for Public Health Education

US Public Health Service Nursing

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Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing

Public Health Nursing resource page

 

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