NURS 450: Public/Community Health Experiential Nursing Learning Course
Assignment: Interview and Reflection Guide
Public Health Nurse that is interviewed: ________________________________
Organization: ___________________________________
Contact Information: ______________________
1. List the person you met and their positions.
2. How did the community health/ public health nurse (PHN) describe their job and responsibilities?
3. Describe the population and clients served.
4. What are the major health concerns of the population served? You may use what the PHN stated.
Describe the work that the PHN does within the three levels of population-based public health practice.
Activity
Individual/Family
Community
System
Using the MDH Public Health Framework, describe
4 interventions of the public health nurse in this work setting.
Interventions
Activity
Surveillance
Diagnose and Health Event Investigation
Outreach
Case Finding
Screening
Referral and Follow-Up
Case Management
Delegated Functions
Health Teaching
Counseling
Consultation
Collaboration
Coalition Building
Community Organizing
Advocacy
Social Marketing
Policy Development and Enforcement
What leadership characteristics does the public health nurse think contribute to success as nurse in this role?
How does the nurse rely on evidence-based practice to plan and deliver safe and quality care to the population served?s
How does the nurse use technology to support optimal health outcomes for the population served?
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