Public Health Nurse by Danielle https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz Resources if you are considering a nursing career as a public health nurse. en-us 2023-10-12 20:53:41 UTC 2023-10-30 17:05:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Video about Public Health Nursing daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744225568 Public health nurses discuss why their work is important to them.]]> 2023-10-12 20:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744225568 What do they do daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744227762 Prevention of Disease, Promotion of Health]]> 2023-10-12 21:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744227762 American Public Health Association daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744229223 "Public health nurses are directly engaged in the core public health functions of assessment, assurance and policy development. In any setting, the role of public health nurses focuses on promoting health, maintaining of the health of populations and preventing illness, injury or disability."]]> 2023-10-12 21:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744229223 History of Public Health and Nursing daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/cue90y7c0d73kawz/wish/2744231776 From the University of Pennsylvania.
  • "Nurses as Guardians of the Public’s Health"
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"What Does a Public Health Nurse Do?
  • The role of a public health nurse is to promote public wellness. In this capacity, nurses focus on helping underserved and at-risk individuals gain access to the care they need. The main goal of public health nurses is to help prevent disease and reduce health risks at the population level through evidenced-based care and education.

"In general, the responsibilities of public health nurses include:

  • Recording and analyzing aggregate medical data
  • Evaluating the health of patients and creating treatment plans
  • Monitoring patients for any changes in condition
  • Delivering top-quality care alongside physicians
  • Educating patients about available support services and helping them access care
  • Emphasizing primary prevention in order to avoid disease or injury before it occurs
  • Working with public health officials to help underserved communities gain access to care
  • Developing a relationship with patients and following up to track progress
  • Referring patients to other providers as needed
  • Assessing health trends in communities
  • Managing budgets of public health programs"
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