Jess793B

Hi Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has gone through an occupational health nursing graduate degree or certificate program? If so, what school did you go? Was it distance learning? Has it helped you in the daily job functions of being an occupational health nurse. I'm very interested in pursuing this field, and would love input. Thanks in advance :)

Hi Lynnr_98, I know this post is from a while back. I'm interested in transitioning to occupational health nursing, and am wondering if a graduate degree or certificate in occupational health nursing would help make this transition. I also wondered if your graduate degree in occupational health nursing has helped you since you got it. Thanks, Jess

Is anyone currently in GCU's online MSN (in Public Health) or graduated from it? I'd like to know more about their MSN program. Thanks in-advance.

I looked into Grand Canyon too. Is their MSN (PH) a new program? I just found out about it. You can PM =)

Dreamct, I haven't decided yet. I haven't heard from anyone who's been or is going through the program. I'm also looking into other programs. Are you considering JSU's MSN too?

Are you considering applying to the program for Spring 2013?

Have you been to their web site? All the information is listed in their web site as well as contact information if you have more specific questions.

Does anyone have their PHCNS-BC (Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist - Board Certified)?

We'll be hoping that you get in! Do have a 2nd option?

I'm wondering the same thing too, Troop949!

How do you like the MPH program? How is it similar (or different) from your nursing courses?

Did you end up finding clinicals in public health?

What university (or college) did you end up attending for your Masters degree?

Has anyone attended Jacksonville State University's online MSN (Community Health Nursing)? Or has anyone graduated from this program? If you graduated from them, did you go on to attain your Advanced Public Health Nursing (APHN-BC) or your PHCNS (Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) from ANCC?

How was your interview?

What school are you attending for the MPH?

Jacksonville State University has an online MSN program in Community Health. Their program allows you to become ANCC certified.

Jacksonville State University offers a Community Health MSN (online): http://www.jsu.edu/nursing/ms_nursing.html Trident University offers a MSHS in Public Health (online): http://www.trident.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-health-sciences/chs-masters-degree/ Benedictine University offers an MPH (online): http://www.onlinedegrees-benedictine.com/public-health/masters-public-health-courses-classes.asp

You can find more info if you google: American Public Health Association + Public Health Nursing http://www.apha.org/membergroups/sections/aphasections/phn/about/

Tmarie75, Did those books listed help for the certification exam?

You mentioned the "Public Health Nursing Certificate." Are you referring to the Advanced Public Health Nursing (APHN-BC) certification from ANCC?

Salary information can be found at: http://www.salary.com/Job_Search/index.asp The role of Public Health Nurses can be found at: http://www.apha.org/membergroups/sections/aphasections/phn/about/phnroles.htm Job qualifications for public/community health nurses can be found at web sites such as monster.com, careerbuilder.com, etc.

Are you referring to ANCC's Advanced Public Health Nursing (APHN-BC) certification? http://www.nursecredentialing.org/NurseSpecialties/PublicHealthNurse.aspx Or are you referring to ANCC's Community Health Nursing certification? http://www.nursecredentialing.org/NurseSpecialties/CommunityHealth.aspx

"community and public health nursing" (isbn: 032300749x) by stanhope and lancaster "community health nursing: concepts and practice" (isbn: 0781721229) by allender and spradley. these books were helpful in studying for the exam. information on testing experience for the exam can be found at: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/documents/certification/application/generaltestingandrenewalhandbook.aspx more information (such as test content outline, sample questions, etc.) can be found at: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/nursespecialties/publichealthnurse.aspx