Public Health Nursing (NURS30)

The healthcare sector is one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. economy, accounting for 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.1 The U.S. healthcare sector benefits from a strong system of medical research and development, in cooperation with the higher education system and the technology industry.

With nearly 11,000 nurses working in inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and home care fields. The structural framework for nursing professional governance supports professional behaviors for an empowering work

A registered nurse administers hands-on patient care in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, and other facilities. RNs work with physicians and other members of the healthcare team

In a hospital setting, nurses report to a nurse manager who supervises a floor or clinical service area

Nursing Governance Hospitals, because they employ a large number of nurses, tend to have governance structures that encourage participation

Exam (elaborations) PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING EXAM