Hi Joe, I will be completing my PMHNP coursework and graduating in May. I am changing my scope of practice as a Public Health CNS for ten years. The last three years while going to school I have been...
Don't lose hope...your passion will lead you to where you want to be. Thank you for contributing to the updates on the status of the Advanced Public Health Nurse discussion. I was a little...
I just saw your post and interest in community health. There are some variations depending on the degree. There are some community health degrees that focus on all nonclinical roles such as health...
Good question. You are correct that an RN with an MPH is NOT an APRN. To be an APRN you must have an appropriate board examination in Advanced Practice Nursing and be recognized by your state board...
Absolutely! The practice of medicine is a collaborative effort between Physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants. Some would even include the integration of Behavioral Health...
Hi PF, It is good to know there are others out there passionate about public health. Since my original posting, there have been considerable changes in advance practice nursing related to the PHCNS....
Good question...sorry for delay in answering. Thanks to colleague below for discussion lead. I took the ANCC specialty exam to become an ANCC board certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2008 after...
Hello bloggers, You probably thought I died or something....no, just some life changing experiences! Thank you for the continued interest in APRNs. I am a PHCNS because I took the national...