A nurse considering working as a PHN refers to the American Public Health Association (APHA) Public Health Nursing Section to determine what level of educational preparation has been recommended
Which of the following best describes the educational preparation?
a. Associate degree
b. Baccalaureate degree
c. Master's degree
d. Certification
ANS: B
All PHNs should have a background in the social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, envi-ronmental health, current treatment modalities, and health care delivery options in order to fully understand health policy, research, and treatment choices and to translate this knowledge into the promotion of healthy populations.
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