Public Health Nurse

Promotes population health through preventive care, surveillance, home visits, and health education programs.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: Very High

Public Health Nurses deliver immunizations, maternal–child health services, screenings, disease surveillance, outbreak response, community education, and chronic disease prevention. They work with NGOs, public health agencies, schools, and community centers.

Top Skills

  • Health outreach
  • Education
  • Screening
  • Surveillance

Education Pathway

  • 12th Science
  • BSc Nursing
  • MSc Community Health Nursing

Suggested UG Degrees

  • BSc Nursing

PG / Advancement Options

  • Public Health Certifications

Also Known As

  • Community Health Nurse