It's time to recognize public health nurses and give them their due, argues a study

After 140 years of vital, often invisible service, public health nurses (PHNs) deserve formal recognition as a distinct occupation, says a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research argues that classifying PHNs under a unique federal occupational category would finally allow the U.S. to accurately count, compen...

• Published date: 26-08-2025 07:07 PM