A Public Health Nurse works within the community to improve the overall health of the area. Their most common places of employment include county or state departments of health or public health departments, correctional facilities, occupational health facilities, businesses, and schools. They put together plans that alleviate or eliminate health or safety issues in a community, issues like immunizations, STDs, and obesity. They also help communities prepare for natural disasters and assist in disaster relief efforts.
Things You'll Do:
- Work in public health clinics
- Work with youth in your community
- Educate the community
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Work as a Registered Nurse for 500 hours in public health.
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Pass YourCommunity/Public Health Nursing certification exam (voluntary)
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Become aPublic Health Nurse
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$40K - $55Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- You’ll give presentations at senior living facilities, schools, community centers, and health clinics.
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