The health care profession has certainly grown throughout recent years from pharmacists to doctors and especially nurse’s. A good nursing education from a reputable nursing school will be able to help these nursing students prepare for the seemingly daunting task of helping the sick, the injured and the disabled. Read the rest of this entry →

Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families and communities. The public health nurse provides a generalized public health nursing service to communities, aggregates, groups, families and individuals throughout the life cycle for purpose of promotion of health and prevention of illness and injury.

Community and public health nurses work with individuals, families and groups, focusing on populations to improve the overall health of the public.

Nurses who have chosen careers in community and public health don’t just make a difference in individual patients’ lives. They impact entire communities, and this is what drives them forward to meet tough challenges. Occupational health nurses seek to prevent job-related injuries and illnesses, provide monitoring and emergency care services, and help employers implement health and safety standards. Read the rest of this entry →