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Public health nursing workforce and learning needs: A national sample survey analysis.

Public health nursing workforce and learning needs: A national sample survey analysis.

Authors :
Castner J
Stanislo K
Castner M
Monsen KA
Source :
Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) [Public Health Nurs] 2023 May-Jun; Vol. 40 (3), pp. 339-352. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 22.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objectives: Generate national estimates of the public health nursing workforce's (1) demographic and work characteristics and (2) continuing education learning needs in the United States.<br />Design: Secondary data analysis of the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses.<br />Sample: Total 7352 of the 50,273 survey respondents were categorized as public health nurses (PHNs), representing an estimated 467,271 national workforce.<br />Measurements: Survey items for demographics, practice setting, training topics, and language(s) spoken fluently were analyzed.<br />Results: Workforce demographic characteristics are included. Mental health training was the most frequently endorsed topic by PHNs, followed by patient-centered care and evidence-based care. Training topic needs vary by practice setting.<br />Conclusions: Results here can be used as a needs assessment for national public health nursing professional development and education initiatives. Further research is needed to refine and survey a nationally representative sample in a manner meaningful to public health nursing practice.<br /> (© 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1525-1446
Volume :
40
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36683284
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13171