Finally I got a job as an RN....

Specialties Public/Community

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Specializes in Public Health Nurse.

I am so happy to share that I am finally going to put into practice my nursing education. I will be a Public Health Nurse with the Health Department in the TB clinic, starting in two weeks :yes: Can anyone tell me what to expect, and how to best prepare myself to do the best job?

I have been reading the forum on Public/Community Nursing and the consensus on this nursing path is positive (mostly all nurses who are in it are happy); which makes me feel great about my decision to this being my first nursing job. I realize that money will not be as great as working in the hospital setting, but considering the tremendous stress my classmates are under working in the floor, I feel that it compensates, and in addition the benefits and the state paying for six credits a semester of graduate school is the icing on the cake.

I also, would like ideas of what type of Master Degree I should get. I have always been geared to education as being an NP is not a motivation for me, but I also want to chose wisely. I plan to start school in the fall of 2016.

Since the pay is going to be low, I would also like to have a part time job for a few months to earn a little extra. Any suggestions?

Thank you for reading my post.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Can't really advise on the Master's Degree process but want to give you a huge congrats and best wishes on landing the job! :up:

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

Congratulations! I work in public health and I adore it.

I got my masters in nursing education from . Its a good option for self motivated students.

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I work in public health and I am very happy, as community and public health are my passions. I personally am thinking about one day becoming an NP or getting a master's in public health.

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Specializes in Public Health Nurse.

Thank you so much for your good wishes. I have spent the last few days reading on the Community/Health Nursing portion on allnurses and I am so happy to see that this field is awesome. I always wanted to start bedside nursing and hone on my nursing skills, and I have tried so hard to get into the hospital setting, getting several certifications, etc., but it just did not happen. I feel convinced that God had this instead for me, and I am trusting this path.

When considering graduate school, the state will only pay if it is a state university, so going to will not be an option. Because of my age, I need to make sure that whatever Master Degree and specialty I decide to get, is one that is going to benefit me in the job market, and increase my income a little more.

Before going to nursing school, I always held a full time job, and a part time job. Now, I would like to supplement my income a little to be able to afford some necessities :up:

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Specializes in Public Health, Med/Surg.

I see this post is a couple months old. I am a new public health nurse as well. How are things going for you now?

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