02 Public Health Nursing

 
Functions as part of the total public health programme for the promotion of health, the improvement of the conditions in the social and physical environment, rehabilitation of illness and disability

 
According to Dr. C.E Winslow, public health is the science and art of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency

 
Refers to the nurses in the local/national health departments or public schools

PHN salary starts with a Salary Grade  

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Identifies the health needs, priorities and problems of individuals, families, and community

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Provides nursing care to the sick, disabled in the home, clinic, school, or place of work

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Formulates and implements nursing plan for individual, family, group, community

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Leads and encourages them to address their health needs and solve their health problems

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Motivates and enhances community participation

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Initiates and participates in community development activities

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Collaborates with individuals, families, and groups for health and health services

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Conducts health teaching, training and counseling

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Trains and educates rural health midwives

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Acts as a resource speaker on health and health related services

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Monitors the status of the individuals, families and groups through various contacts

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Sets as good example of healthful, living to the individuals, families, and community

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Motivates changes in the health behavior of individual, families and community

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Records every nursing interventions

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Updates existing database

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Makes statistical analysis of data for interpretation

Roles & Functions of a Public Health Nurse
 
Uses observation, interview, survey questionnaire, physical exam, and other methods in the assessment of individuals, families, and community