Looking for help finding PHN Job any suggestions?

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Hi Everyone,

I love nursing. What I like most about it, is the ability to be an advocate for those who don't have anyone, or few people who care. I also enjoy patient eduation. Currently, I'm working as a Correctional Nurse which offers a load of challenges. Wanted to expand my horizons and try my hand at Public Nursing, but don't know where to start. Can anyone give me some suggestions. I live in south jersey. All the good I've heard about public/community nursing sounds great! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Take care.

Specializes in Cardiac intermediate care.

Have you checked the job board of your county's health department? The public health association of your state? I know that my county often advertises for public health nurses, and you don't always have to have experience in the field. They do require a BSN, though - not sure of your degree.

Good luck!

Hello, my name is ashley. I am a rn from BC. I am dying to be a public health nurse, but unfortunately there are no spot for me as a new grad. I would love to hear about the opportunities in your country, if you don't mind me asking, where would that be, how can I get more info around, thanks!!

OP, check out your state's employment website. That's how I landed mine. No experience in PHN required, but it did require a BSN.

That's really lucky for you. British Columbia doesn't have that, especially with Fraser health or Vancouver costal. It always needs at least of 6 months recent experience, sigh.... So is OP ? Stands for Ontario province?

Thanks a lot for your reply btw, :)

Hi Chesscrp & Degalrn,

Thanks for your suggestions! Btw, I have a BSN. I will look into your suggestions and keep you posted.

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Hi Everyone,

I love nursing. What I like most about it, is the ability to be an advocate for those who don't have anyone, or few people who care. I also enjoy patient eduation. Currently, I'm working as a Correctional Nurse which offers a load of challenges. Wanted to expand my horizons and try my hand at Public Nursing, but don't know where to start. Can anyone give me some suggestions. I live in south jersey. All the good I've heard about public/community nursing sounds great! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Take care.

Hey Gang. Just want to give a quick thanks for all your prayers, kind thoughts, and support. I had an interview today at a Neighborhood Health Center. It looks very good. Wish me luck!:)

Awesome! Keep us updated!

Update: I got the job! However, I'm not going to be able to accept it. The compensation package is so low I would have to move to a rooming house to do it! :eek:The annual salary offered was $55,800 that would be HUGE paycut! No can do. :nono:Oh well, I'll keep looking!

Specializes in OB/GYN,PHN, Family Planning.

Unfortunately public health nursing tends to pay much less than hospital nursing. I work in public health and nurses who work in public health love the job -it's definitely not for the high wages.

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