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Community 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. 

Kelly B.

Baltimore, MD
MSN, MPH, RN, Clinical Instructor and Community Health Nurse

I never wanted to work in a hospital, so for years I didn’t consider a profession in nursing. However, I found that the hospital was not the only place where nurses practice. I ...

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Articles:

Inner Healing

Tender Mercies

Organizations:

Association of Community Health Nursing Educators

American Public Health Association

Society for Public Health Education

Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses

Rural Nurse Organization

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