Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1940
Community Health Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Community health nursing focuses on improving health outcomes for individuals and populations in community settings. The specialty includes prevention, screening, health education, chronic disease support, and public health coordination.
Core Skills
- population health assessment
- community health education
- public health screening
- immunization program support
- chronic disease coaching
- home visit nursing
- health disparity analysis
- outbreak response coordination
- community resource referral
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Community Health Worker Training
Career Growth
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Master of Public Health
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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