Professionalism in the context of public health

Describe professionalism in the context of public health. What skills, attributes, and behaviors are expected of the public health professional? What distinctive characteristics of public health would be necessary to implement in order to fully support your community?

Professionalism in context
Given present public health and healthcare trends, where are employment opportunities for public health professionals most likely to arise in the coming years? What knowledge/skills are likely to be needed by public health workers in the future that are different from those of the pas
The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health care system?
Assess the relationship between public health and social determinants of health. Provide examples to illustrate the influences of public health on the social determinants of health.
Review the Worldviews in Nursing Theories section of chapter 3 in Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing. Select two of the definitions of “health” provided in the text. Within the context of the broader worldview, describe the two selected definitions of “health” of the (six) worldview concepts and nursing theories described in your textbook. How would you define health?
The History of Public Health and the Role of the Community/Public Health Nurse
The History of Public Health and the Role of the Community/Public Health Nurse
Concepts in Community and Public Health – Community/Public Health Nursing
Focus on a “current event” ethical dilemma in public health. Apply the principles of the ethical practices of public health to resolve the issue
Select a public health issue from one of the following American Public Health Association websites

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