State of Texas Public Health Nurse Credential

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Hi, Is there a PHN credential available to Nurses in the State of Texas? I am in California, completing a course that will provide the credential in the state of California, however will be moving to Texas.

thanks for any help.

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I have never heard of a state-specific PHN credential in TX, just the ANA certification.

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Hi Shaikandbaik,

I'm from California also, now living in the Houston area and am also interested in public health nursing. To answer your question, no. Texas doesn't require nor have the PHN certification. In fact, Texas does not recognize the ANA Advance Public Health Nursing credential.

If public health is your passion, Texas may not be the state for you. PHN positions are very very few and far between (Texas is not very social service friendly). I moved here from Cali 3 years ago to attend nursing school (was easy to get into). I only desire to be a PHN but there are just no jobs available in this field. So, currently I am working for the state as a nurse for the mentally disabled. Ideally, I'd like to work for the Dept of Health or the county health department but no luck. I am really considering relocating to the East Coast. Thought about moving back to the Bay Area but decided against it. Wish you the best of luck!!

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