Public Health Nurse Residency Program

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

Public Health Nurses (PHN) make up a large portion of the public health workforce. PHNs are essential to many programs including home visiting, foster care, aging services, preparedness and epidemiology.Public health nursing is challenged by an aging workforce and competitive market. Hospital nurse residency programs have demonstrated success as a means of increasing recruitment and retention. The National Academy of Medicine recommends nurse residency programs to improve the healthcare system and Public Health 3.0 suggests building a strong public health workforce pipeline through innovative approaches to attracting and retaining talent.The County of San Diego’s Public Health Nurse Residency Program (PHNRP) provides valuable guidance for nurses who are newly licensed and nurses new to the field of public health through a comprehensive learning experience. The program contributes to the County’s vision by developing a team of professional PHNs who are aligned with the goal of a healthy, safe and thriving community. The PHNRP has been highly successful in attracting nurses who seek additional support and professional development during their transition to public health nursing practice.