Module 7 Discussion – Settings for Community and Public Heal…

Purpose: This discussion board will allow you to explore the roles of nurses working in community and public health settings. Instructions: Select one of the types of community health nurses: Community Mental Health Nurse School Nurse, Faith Community Nurse Hospice Nurse, Home Health Nurse Disaster Nurse Ambulatory Care Nurse Case Manager Occupational Health Nurse Then include these points in your initial post: Describe the education requirements. Describe the roles (Clinician, Educator, Advocate, Manager, Collaborator, Leader, and Researcher) the nurse plays in their practice. Discuss if certification is available and the requirements for attaining certification. Discuss the unique challenges of this type of nursing. Cite at least one professional or peer-reviewed source other than your text (websites are acceptable). Please post your initial response by 23:59 EST Wednesday and comment on the posts of at least two classmates by 23:59 EST FRIDAY. Each post (Initial and those to peers) must cite and reference at least one professional or peer-reviewed source (a journal article published within the last 5 years) in APA 7th edition. Please upload a PDF copy of any journal articles that you used for your assignment.