Public Health Nurse
Promotes population health through preventive care, surveillance, home visits, and health education programs.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighPublic 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