Community Health/Public Health 364SC1501X
Community Health/Public Health: This public health field is a discipline concerned with the study and bettering of the health characteristics of biological communities. It focuses on geographical areas. Public and Community Health systems focus on educating the public on good healthy living and prevention tactics.
Taxonomy Code: 364SC1501X
Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Clinical Nurse Specialist | Community Health/Public Health
Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers: A Physician Assistant refers to a healthcare professional that is trained and fully licensed to practice the art of medicine with minimal supervision of a fully licensed physician. Advanced Practice Nursing is inclusive of either a clinical nurse specialist or a nurse practitioner. Clinical nurses offer expert nursing care and help with the development of clinical structures, whereas a nurse practitioner gives direct care, focusing in on the treatment and care of patients.
Clinical Nurse Specialist: Is an advanced practice nurse, with a masters or doctorate. They work with other nurses to improve their nursing practices and offer clinical expertise to help implement system-wide changes for improvement. Examples of different specialties are pediatrics, critical care, diabetes, psychiatric and wounds.