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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance. What Does a Public Health Nurse Do?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Thank you NASN & the 64 Organizations of the Medicaid in Schools Coalition!

The Relentless School Nurse

It was submitted to Congress on February 17, 2025, as an urgent appeal to our lawmakers to protect Medicaid from the proposed cuts. Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and educational success of vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and those living in poverty. It provides over $7.5

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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million

Nursing Review

The World HealthOrganizations (WHO)2025 State of the Worlds Nursing (SoWN) report uses data collected from 194 countries to paint a detailed picture of the nursing experience across borders, reporting on education, employment, migration, regulation, working conditions, leadership and more.

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Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage

Minority Nurse

They spoke about wanting to serve their communities, to be there for people during their most vulnerable moments, and to advocate for better health outcomes. This includes manageable workloads, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional development.

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Future-Proofing Healthcare

Penn Nursing

Many didn’t have the “resources to connect to preventative care or mental health services,” Gil says. I got intrigued in not only patient outcomes, but also the work environment and health care systems’ deficiencies and the inner workings of care delivery models,” Gil says. “I

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded key guidance on March 4, 2025, affecting Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for services addressing health-related social needs (HRSNs). However, it fails to consider the well-documented links between social factors and health outcomes.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

How does mental health play a role in the outcomes? Perhaps they are bounced around to different specialists and must make quick decisions about their health and their expected baby’s health, all while the clock is ticking on the options, especially following the overturning of Roe v Wade.