Great video! I worked for Public Health in a community/county in Virginia that had a high Hispanic population. They were migrant workers that worked seasonally for the local apple orchards! I LOVED my job. It was early in my nursing career (2008) and after a year I left to finish my RN to BSN program and to also get more hospital experience. I was so lucky they hired me with only 3 years of nursing experience (mainly in psych and dialysis). I regretted my decision for leaving and have been trying to get back in to PHN. I know the bedside is NOT for me and I love community health and patient education. I have been working in Case/Care Management for 5 years. My local health department had a position posted in September. I applied and interviewed in October. I was offered the job and I accepted!!! I’m so excited!!! I foresee myself staying in this role until I retire. It’s a state job and my district covers 4 counties as well. I took a pay cut (not major) but I’m just overjoyed!!! There is nothing like Public Health and I’m so glad you have brought light to this role for nurses. I’ve been a nurse 16 years and have done a lot but nothing compares to Public Health ❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your nursing journey with me! I love that we have so many options as nurses and I can also see myself in public health for aong time!
A public health nurse helps with the community instead of rotating patient like bedside nurses. I think this appeals so much to me because of my goals of becoming a RN and minor in public health. I would love to help out the community and become part of a program to help the public.
I have been looking into nursing because of the variety and different pathways of careers but I had also been looking into doing public health. I think I found my two passions that fit into one!! Now I’m REALLY excited! I love health, nutrition and wellness but I also don’t completely love the hospital setting. That’s amazing that you can work in many more settings as a public health nurse other than just hospital mostly.
I am going on my last year of nursing school and I can't wait to be done. I too am planning on working as a Public Health Nurse and eventually I want' to get my MSN/MPH degree. That won't be for a while though. I am super excited. Thank you sharing this vital information.
I love this, thank you! I have been applying to public health nurse positions within my county as well and your videos help me consider that this is what I want to do !
@@MayelaPerez Yes! About 80% of our graduating class has part time jobs with the health department right now working the vaccine clinic/contract tracing and about 9 of us applied for full time positions because we loved it so much. It really does feel like a dream job.
@@MayelaPerez I will say that if it were not for COVID, we probably would not have known about the different opportunities that PH offers. My school does not even mention PH as an option for new grad opportunities. They are really pushing us to do bedside, which is not for everyone. It's been a struggle hearing from our professors and hospital recruiters that not doing a nursing residency would be career suicide. I've learned through this experience that you really have to choose what makes you happy.
Sounds super interesting! I am about to graduate in May and I really love advocating for minorities and the more vulnerable. I feel like the hospital is a way many people go and areas like this one if not often discussed.
Thank you for watching! RN experience in general but it depends on the specific role. I love my current job but never knew it existed because bedside nursing is the only thing emphasized. With my channel, I want to show others that there's more to nursing. Your so close to graduating, so exciting!
@@MayelaPerez Yes I can definitely agree! And thank you as well! :D When you do say specific role, do you mean depending where I would like to work in public health, I should find out what RN experience the organization would like...?
This was the main question I asked the nurses that interviewed me for a full PHN position. They all said PH nurses can be 100% successful with no bedside nursing experience. In fact, one nurse who had 10+ years of ICU experience felt like she was starting brand new as a PHN because of just how different the two positions are. You definitely may have to study/brush up on clinical manifestations of certain disease processes or developmental stages depending on the population you are working with, if you don't have clinical experience in that particular area. But it is totally doable.
@@Kay-kf8ds Thanks for sharing this! Yes definitely, I think even if some jobs "require experience" it's always worth filling out the application and giving something one may love a shot.
I'm currently in Nursing School in LA and I had a couple questions. When you say we need experience as an RN, do you mean we need bedside experience, or just general experience? Also I am interested in fitness, educating people about fitness and nutrition; do you think Public Health Nursing covers those needs? Really informational video!
Hello and thanks for watching! It really depends on the type of population you will be working with. Most require some RN experience, clinical or other. Also, fitness and nutrition are important factors of public health so I'm sure there is a PHN role that incorporates this. I suggest to start looking at your surrounding county's PHN job postings to see what's out there. Hope that helps!
Hi Mayela, Your videos are so necessary and I always look forward to your content! I am Pre-Nursing and know I want to be a PHN, however, I am trying to decide how to gain experience. Experience that will help me when I apply for BSN programs; what experience do you recommend I look into if I know I will eventually work in PHN? Primarily, I've read people recommend becoming a CNA. Thank you!
Thank you so much❤ That means a lot. I would recommend working in a community clinic setting. It can be admin staff if that's what you have experience in. If you want to be a PHN, I don't think becoming a CNA is necessary. CNAs usually work in the bedside settings and PHNs don't.
Great video! I’m working in the hospital now. Thinking about going to be a PHN because of physical exertion in the hospital! How is the work mentally and physically as a PHN?
Hi Aaron, I too have an ADN. You can obtain your PHN Certificate without a BSN. Check your state's BRN website or a 4 yr college that offers the certification. Hope this helped! Blessings on your journey 🙏💕
Hello I am a senior in High school and have to choose a major. My question is what is the difference between being a nurse and then getting the public health certification v.s Getting a master's degree in Public health. The jobs that you can get with those degrees/certifications to me are pretty identical and I'm very confused on what to major with. All I know is that I want to help people as a whole and have an interest in health program specialist and disease investigator. Thank you!
Hello! Hope I can clearly answer your question. These are 2 separate degrees. With a public health degree you are not eligible for a RN license so you would not be able to do any "Nurse" roles in any capacity. You would have to get a degree in NURSING. I'm not too familiar with a public health degree but would think you would work with health organizations in policy planning, etc.
This is a very informative video. I am a Graduate Nurses,with public health nursing as a qualification,i will love to know university that offers public health nursing in uk. And precisely how i can be relevant in the public health setting
No I didn't. I have some bedside experience on a trach unit and subacute facility followed by clinic experience. You don't have to stay in a hospital especially if it's affecting your mental health! As nurses we have so many options. You can start looking at the job openings in your area.
I am planning to do a graduate accelerated nursing program and public health nursing is one of the tracks they are offering. I was just wondering can public health nurses also work at hospitals like bedside nurses?
Would you recommend going to start at an lvn route first to get experience? I hear rumors about how many places are mostly only searching for a bsn. #help!!
Thanks for watching. I would say if you know BSN is your ultimate goal I would personally start with the RN route weather it be Associate or Bachelor's level. No need to donate LVN route in my opinion. Hope that helps.
There are tons of videos here on RUclips about this and it's on my list of videos to make. You receive the same RN license regardless but it will open up different opportunities you. For example, with a BSN you can apply for a public health nurse license.
You can become an RN with either your ADN (associates) or BSN (bachelors) often times the associates program is as long as the bachelors program and most hospitals / jobs are requiring your BSN now, if you don’t have when first hired it will be a requirement after working there. It’s makes much more sense to get your BSN
I'm apply as an undergraduate student in Meyers college of nursing NYU they asking me to choose between Global health nursing and nursing. Which one to choose and what is the difference between them?
Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with those options. It would be great to ask a counselor at the school for guidance on selecting. Best of luck and thanks for watching ❤️
Thanks fkr watching! I agree, I didn't know a lot of this either! Hope you stick around. More PHN videos coming. I have a PHN Q&A going live in 1 hour.
Hello Nurses, Im from Colombia RN and i have a Master's dregree in Public Health and Social Develop. I already gor the U.S Equivalency as Master's Dregree for WES. My question now is if i need to make any aplication for the Board of new york or if i have to take other exam like Nclex exam. if i could get job like MPH like that. thank you. if someone could explaint me or give me information about i will appreciate it. thank you so much
It was over 8 years ago but I think it took about 1 month. The board of nursing has to receive your application plus wait for your official transcripts. Are you in the process?
@@MayelaPerez I'm a new grad but I was interested in PHN. I got my ADN and have a bachelor in Sociology. I'm currently working on my BSN (I have 6 months left). Is there any way that I can apply for PHN certification other than getting BSN? I want to apply now...
Not necessarily. I would start looking at job listings in your surrounding counties to see what requirements are. I work for a Bay Area county and didn't have PHN experience. I think it will be possible for you. You'll just have to highlight your skills and make them pertinent to the role!
Hi, I am currently double majoring in pre-nursing and public health, however my gpa for pre-nursing won’t be competitive enough for the nursing program. Do you think it’s still possible to become a public health nurse?
Hello! A nurse usually wouldn't work in the bedside with the title of PHN but all PHNs hold a RN license. That has been my observation here in CA but it may be different in other states. Hope that helps.
Hello i m from india i done my masters in community health nursing .I want to start my career in canada .can u pls suggest me some courses in Community health.
Great video! I worked for Public Health in a community/county in Virginia that had a high Hispanic population. They were migrant workers that worked seasonally for the local apple orchards! I LOVED my job. It was early in my nursing career (2008) and after a year I left to finish my RN to BSN program and to also get more hospital experience. I was so lucky they hired me with only 3 years of nursing experience (mainly in psych and dialysis). I regretted my decision for leaving and have been trying to get back in to PHN. I know the bedside is NOT for me and I love community health and patient education. I have been working in Case/Care Management for 5 years. My local health department had a position posted in September. I applied and interviewed in October. I was offered the job and I accepted!!! I’m so excited!!! I foresee myself staying in this role until I retire. It’s a state job and my district covers 4 counties as well. I took a pay cut (not major) but I’m just overjoyed!!! There is nothing like Public Health and I’m so glad you have brought light to this role for nurses. I’ve been a nurse 16 years and have done a lot but nothing compares to Public Health ❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your nursing journey with me! I love that we have so many options as nurses and I can also see myself in public health for aong time!
Goodsfternoon .
Please which university offers public health nursing in masters level.
A public health nurse helps with the community instead of rotating patient like bedside nurses. I think this appeals so much to me because of my goals of becoming a RN and minor in public health. I would love to help out the community and become part of a program to help the public.
Interesting! There’s so many different career pathways a Nurse can take! Thanks for making this video and sharing your knowledge with us!
There's endless possibilities for us! I love that about nursing. 👩🏾⚕️
I have been looking into nursing because of the variety and different pathways of careers but I had also been looking into doing public health. I think I found my two passions that fit into one!! Now I’m REALLY excited! I love health, nutrition and wellness but I also don’t completely love the hospital setting. That’s amazing that you can work in many more settings as a public health nurse other than just hospital mostly.
I am going on my last year of nursing school and I can't wait to be done. I too am planning on working as a Public Health Nurse and eventually I want' to get my MSN/MPH degree. That won't be for a while though. I am super excited. Thank you sharing this vital information.
Thanks for making this video !! Love the new background ! Can’t wait for the vid where you interview the PHN in a different field.
Thank you for watching! I'm loving the new background too💙
Loved this! I work with many PHNs and the work they do is amazing!
Thank you, I am new to the PHN world but I love it here! 👩🏾⚕️ hope to stick around for more nursing videos 📹.
Dream job is to be a public health RN! Thanks for the info
Your work sounds fun!
I love this, thank you! I have been applying to public health nurse positions within my county as well and your videos help me consider that this is what I want to do !
I love this comment! Thank you so much for watching and the best of luck on your career path❤
I am graduating in May with my BSN and I just accepted a full time position as a PHN! 🙌🏻
Amazing!!! Congrats, What population will you be working with.
@@MayelaPerez I’ll be working with the maternal/newborn population in the Nurse Family Partnership ☺️
Love it. Is this your first role as a nurse?
@@MayelaPerez Yes! About 80% of our graduating class has part time jobs with the health department right now working the vaccine clinic/contract tracing and about 9 of us applied for full time positions because we loved it so much. It really does feel like a dream job.
@@MayelaPerez I will say that if it were not for COVID, we probably would not have known about the different opportunities that PH offers. My school does not even mention PH as an option for new grad opportunities. They are really pushing us to do bedside, which is not for everyone. It's been a struggle hearing from our professors and hospital recruiters that not doing a nursing residency would be career suicide. I've learned through this experience that you really have to choose what makes you happy.
Great video, so informative! I love learning about different types of nursing. I work in acute care oncology so a TOTALLY different world!
Thank you for watching. Yes it is a totally different world and as nurses we have so many options!
Nursing AND thrifting videos!?? Subscribed in a heartbeat❤️❤️
Yup! 2 things I 💘 Thanks.
Same here!!
After almost 6 yrs of bedside nursing I’m so glad I found out about Public Health Nursing. Thank you so much ❤
Thank you 😊 hope you're able to make the transition if you haven't already ✨️ Hope you stick around.
@@MayelaPerez applying to get approved for the certification. Wish me luck! 🤞
Hi there!
Thank you for your videos. Very helpful!
I’d like to ask you how you were able to find a position in public health? I’m having difficulty.
Thank you for the details in your presentation
Thank you so much for this video it has really given me a clarity in this field. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏.
Sounds super interesting! I am about to graduate in May and I really love advocating for minorities and the more vulnerable. I feel like the hospital is a way many people go and areas like this one if not often discussed.
Thank you for watching! RN experience in general but it depends on the specific role. I love my current job but never knew it existed because bedside nursing is the only thing emphasized. With my channel, I want to show others that there's more to nursing. Your so close to graduating, so exciting!
@@MayelaPerez Yes I can definitely agree! And thank you as well! :D When you do say specific role, do you mean depending where I would like to work in public health, I should find out what RN experience the organization would like...?
Yes. Each role will be serving different populations. My role is with farmworkers, others may be foster children, etc.
This was the main question I asked the nurses that interviewed me for a full PHN position. They all said PH nurses can be 100% successful with no bedside nursing experience. In fact, one nurse who had 10+ years of ICU experience felt like she was starting brand new as a PHN because of just how different the two positions are. You definitely may have to study/brush up on clinical manifestations of certain disease processes or developmental stages depending on the population you are working with, if you don't have clinical experience in that particular area. But it is totally doable.
@@Kay-kf8ds Thanks for sharing this! Yes definitely, I think even if some jobs "require experience" it's always worth filling out the application and giving something one may love a shot.
This was perfect for me. Thank you for this video.
I'm currently in Nursing School in LA and I had a couple questions. When you say we need experience as an RN, do you mean we need bedside experience, or just general experience? Also I am interested in fitness, educating people about fitness and nutrition; do you think Public Health Nursing covers those needs? Really informational video!
Hello and thanks for watching! It really depends on the type of population you will be working with. Most require some RN experience, clinical or other. Also, fitness and nutrition are important factors of public health so I'm sure there is a PHN role that incorporates this. I suggest to start looking at your surrounding county's PHN job postings to see what's out there. Hope that helps!
Mayela Perez Absolutely helps out! Don’t know what specific population I wanna work with but I do know I want to stay within LA county
@@MayelaPerez thank you for this video, I just applied for this program but I was not so sure if I should really go for it
Amazing i really love this
Am trying to be a student of public health sciences so is the difference b/w it and PHNs
How do you look up public health nurse jobs? Is there specific wording for it?
Hi Mayela,
Your videos are so necessary and I always look forward to your content!
I am Pre-Nursing and know I want to be a PHN, however, I am trying to decide how to gain experience.
Experience that will help me when I apply for BSN programs; what experience do you recommend I look into if I know I will eventually work in PHN?
Primarily, I've read people recommend becoming a CNA.
Thank you!
Thank you so much❤ That means a lot. I would recommend working in a community clinic setting. It can be admin staff if that's what you have experience in. If you want to be a PHN, I don't think becoming a CNA is necessary. CNAs usually work in the bedside settings and PHNs don't.
@@MayelaPerez Fantastic, thank you so much for your feedback!! 😀
Pls help me how to face interview of public health nurse...i have passed in wriiten exam ..pls help me what type of question is asked in PHN interview
Great video!
I’m working in the hospital now. Thinking about going to be a PHN because of physical exertion in the hospital! How is the work mentally and physically as a PHN?
Can you have an ADN and get the certificate? Loved the video!
Thanks for watching😊 As far as I know you need a BSN to be able to get a PHN certification. Look into your state's board of registered nursing though.
Hi Aaron, I too have an ADN. You can obtain your PHN Certificate without a BSN. Check your state's BRN website or a 4 yr college that offers the certification.
Hope this helped! Blessings on your journey 🙏💕
This was a very informative video! Great research 😉
Thanks. I really enjoy doing these informative videos.
Hello I am a senior in High school and have to choose a major. My question is what is the difference between being a nurse and then getting the public health certification v.s Getting a master's degree in Public health. The jobs that you can get with those degrees/certifications to me are pretty identical and I'm very confused on what to major with. All I know is that I want to help people as a whole and have an interest in health program specialist and disease investigator. Thank you!
Hello! Hope I can clearly answer your question. These are 2 separate degrees. With a public health degree you are not eligible for a RN license so you would not be able to do any "Nurse" roles in any capacity. You would have to get a degree in NURSING. I'm not too familiar with a public health degree but would think you would work with health organizations in policy planning, etc.
This is a very informative video.
I am a Graduate Nurses,with public health nursing as a qualification,i will love to know university that offers public health nursing in uk.
And precisely how i can be relevant in the public health setting
Did you work in a MedSurg floor first? I really don't want to be in the hospital. It drains me.
No I didn't. I have some bedside experience on a trach unit and subacute facility followed by clinic experience. You don't have to stay in a hospital especially if it's affecting your mental health! As nurses we have so many options. You can start looking at the job openings in your area.
I am planning to do a graduate accelerated nursing program and public health nursing is one of the tracks they are offering. I was just wondering can public health nurses also work at hospitals like bedside nurses?
PHNs is an extra certification that a RN can get. A RN can work at the bedside but not necessarily with the title PHN. Hope that makes sense.
@@MayelaPerez Ohh okay, thank u!
Can I start in public health without having hospital experience?
Yes, I don't have hospital experience. Make sure to always check out job requirements. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for replying.
can public health nurse be a RN and give exams like nclex ?
Here because your channel was recommended by lifeasWendyRN. I immediately subscribed cause nursing and thrifting I 💕
Welcome❤
What's the difference between public health nursing and public health science? Are they the same thing?
Would you recommend going to start at an lvn route first to get experience? I hear rumors about how many places are mostly only searching for a bsn. #help!!
Thanks for watching. I would say if you know BSN is your ultimate goal I would personally start with the RN route weather it be Associate or Bachelor's level. No need to donate LVN route in my opinion. Hope that helps.
I’m doing tons of research but how would you explain the difference between getting an ADN and RN? Thank you!!
I know both programs are about two years but work environment wise are they almost the same?
There are tons of videos here on RUclips about this and it's on my list of videos to make. You receive the same RN license regardless but it will open up different opportunities you. For example, with a BSN you can apply for a public health nurse license.
You can become an RN with either your ADN (associates) or BSN (bachelors) often times the associates program is as long as the bachelors program and most hospitals / jobs are requiring your BSN now, if you don’t have when first hired it will be a requirement after working there. It’s makes much more sense to get your BSN
Thanks so much
Thanks
I definitely want to do this
Do you guys have PTO?
I'm apply as an undergraduate student in Meyers college of nursing NYU they asking me to choose between Global health nursing and nursing. Which one to choose and what is the difference between them?
Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with those options. It would be great to ask a counselor at the school for guidance on selecting. Best of luck and thanks for watching ❤️
What if you have BS PUBH and a BSN?? Are you automatically a Public Health Nurse?
You need a BSN and a RN license to apply for a Public health nurse certification.
Thanks a lot
Am A Registered nurse but I just finished a degree in health education. Can I work has a public health nurse?
very informative !’
Hi,am a student i brigham youth university,can you help me to choose the best courses which will earn me a job in public health sector please
Thank You for this info! Who knew?
Thanks fkr watching! I agree, I didn't know a lot of this either! Hope you stick around. More PHN videos coming. I have a PHN Q&A going live in 1 hour.
@@MayelaPerez Awesome! I’ll be watching. I subscribed and will follow on IG, thank You again!🙏🏽
Please am I community health nurse (certificate) in Ghana how do I come to the State as community health nurse do I need to write the NCLEX?
I have a bachelor's degree in surgical technician from Iran. Can I study public health nursing?
Hello, thanks for watching. In California you need a Bachelors in Nursing to be able to apply for a public health nurse certification.
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Hi I'm from the Philippines. I work as a Community nurse also. Can I landed a job without the use of agency? Thanks
Which is better course msc nursing or mph in India plz tell me mam
Im a junior in high school and I’m looking at universities to apply this up coming year as a senior , what do you think about CSU Bakersfield ??
Hello! I'm not familiar with that school. I actually went the community college route. Is your goal to be a nurse?
@@MayelaPerez yesss :) !
@@MayelaPerez I’m interested in being a public health nurse. Can I earn a BSN and be able to go in this career?
Yes! In California you need a BSN to apply for a PHN certificate. No extra classes needed.
Please which university offers public health nursing abroad.precisely uk
Please i have a bsc in public health nursing, will i get a job ? Or i have to do nursing too??
Hello, it depends on your state. In CA, you need a Bachelors or Masters in nursing and a Registered Nurse license.
Hello Nurses, Im from Colombia RN and i have a Master's dregree in Public Health and Social Develop. I already gor the U.S Equivalency as Master's Dregree for WES. My question now is if i need to make any aplication for the Board of new york or if i have to take other exam like Nclex exam. if i could get job like MPH like that. thank you. if someone could explaint me or give me information about i will appreciate it. thank you so much
How long did it take for BRN to process your PHN certification?
It was over 8 years ago but I think it took about 1 month. The board of nursing has to receive your application plus wait for your official transcripts. Are you in the process?
@@MayelaPerez I'm a new grad but I was interested in PHN. I got my ADN and have a bachelor in Sociology. I'm currently working on my BSN (I have 6 months left). Is there any way that I can apply for PHN certification other than getting BSN? I want to apply now...
If you're in CA you need a BSN. As soon as you finish do apply for it. I did but never thought I would end up using it! What state ate you are?
@@MayelaPerez Im in CA! Do you need experiences to get hired as Public Health Nurse I for counties? If I could, I would want to go straight into PHN.
Not necessarily. I would start looking at job listings in your surrounding counties to see what requirements are. I work for a Bay Area county and didn't have PHN experience. I think it will be possible for you. You'll just have to highlight your skills and make them pertinent to the role!
Can I be a travel PHRN? I’m a junior and I want to travel the world and help others at the same time
Can you work 3 days only as a public health nurse?
Depends on the role and organization but I believe it is possible.
Am in Nigeria.
Very nice and so encouraging keep up the good work am a third year student of public health nurse 🤍
Hi, I am currently double majoring in pre-nursing and public health, however my gpa for pre-nursing won’t be competitive enough for the nursing program. Do you think it’s still possible to become a public health nurse?
Hello. You need a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and a RN license to apply for a PHN certificate. At least here in CA.
Hello,is it all public health nurse cant work to a hospital?
Hello! A nurse usually wouldn't work in the bedside with the title of PHN but all PHNs hold a RN license. That has been my observation here in CA but it may be different in other states. Hope that helps.
Do you have any interview tips for PHN?
Hello! Not specifically for PHN but I have a nurse interview tips video that I posted on June 7, 2020. Check it out. Thanks for watching ❤
Can you do an associates degree or it has to be a bachelors? Thanks 🙏🏼
Hello, Check your state's Board of Registered Nursing. In California you need at least a BSN.
@@MayelaPerez thanks 😊
Hello i m from india i done my masters in community health nursing .I want to start my career in canada .can u pls suggest me some courses in Community health.
I have completed bachelor in publ8c health in nepal am i eligible to get admission in nursing and to become public health nurse?
Please can you help me understand more about PHN cause am persuing a degree in public health but I don't understand the best courses to choose .
Hjur aaile k gardai hunu hunx?
Maile Pani bph gareko rw public health nurse huna MN xa
Please reply gardinu hola
Can you grow as a public health nurse? If you have your masters? 😁
Thanks a lot
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Am in Nigeria.
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
What's the difference between public health nursing and public health science? Are they the same thing?