Public Health Nursing Resources

Public Health Nursing

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Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, these resources can help you navigate your public health nursing career.
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Learning Session

Learn about the community of practice. 

Presentation (.PDF)

PHN Manual

Standards, practices, policies and more.  

PHN  MANUAL (.pdf)

PHN Brochure

About public health nurses and what they do. 

PHN Brochure (.pdf)

Opportunities

Job and career opportunities for public health nurses. 

Explore career possibilities

PHN Educators 

Guide to developing preceptor programs. 

PRECEPTOR HANDBOOK

Resource List

Websites, organizations and training tools. 

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Earn your certification in public health nursing

Nurses working in public health now have a new way to validate their knowledge and demonstrate the value of their work. The Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN) recognition establishes a consistent standard for public health nursing practice and validates the knowledge and skills required to work effectively at the intersection of nursing and public health. The CPHN application portal is now open for the first-ever CPHN exam cohort for testing in fall 2026.

Are you recruiting public health nurses?

The following slides provide an overview of what a PHN does and opportunities. The slides can be used as is or adapted to suit your needs.

DOWNLOAD THE SLIDES (.Pdf)