LPN"S in Public Health

LakeHealer · Jun 11, 2003

Hello Cannonball: You did not tell us what kind of postiiton you have. What are your responsibilities and duties as outlined in your job description, and for whom do you work?

I have 4 years of part-time public health experience at the municipal level, a masters in community health nurisng, and am presently employed by my county health dept. for bio-terrorism preparedness. I would be glad to answer your questions or direct you to find the answers if I can.

cannonball · Jun 12, 2003

Thank you for your response. However, since my posting of this question, I have resigned my position as a Public Health Nurse. I was far too uncomfortable to continue with that position. I believed that I was being required to work beyond the scope of practice. After contacting my State BON and speaking with someone in my state LPN Association, I chose to resign my position rather than put my license on the line. I really liked the job but at less than $9.00 an hour the job wasn't worth the risk. Money was not the issue though I knew what the pay was when I took the job. The hours were perfect and some of the people I worked with were truely wonderful people. I can always get some additional education and try PH Nursing in the future when I have the skills and certification to do the required tasks. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.