Public Health Nursing Is a Specialty Because

question 9

Multiple Choice

Public health nursing is a specialty because:

• A) It has a distinct focus and scope of practice and requires a special knowledge base.
• B) It must be done by a registered nurse with a master's degree.
• C) It is focused on disadvantaged citizens.
• D) Interventions are made at the acute care level.

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