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Public
Health Nursing in the United States traces back to a nurse named
Lillian Wald who, in 1893, established the Henry Street Settlement
House in New York City and coined the phrase, "public health
nurse." The
Florida Office of Public Health Nursing was established in January
2002 to support the mission of the Department of Health by
addressing nursing issues and to respond to the threat of an
increasing nursing shortage. Following a series of surveys,
meetings and conference calls, a taskforce identified the
structure needed to provide statewide leadership and to support
excellence in public health nursing practice. A unit was also
needed to provide standardized training and education, generate
networking opportunities, and expand recruitment efforts.
Today, the office
continues these responsibilities as well as provides technical
assistance and consultation and participates in disaster
preparedness activities.
MISSION:
To protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in
the state through organized state and community efforts, including
cooperative agreements with counties.
VISION:
Champions for Healthy People in Healthy Communities - Public
Health Nursing -- the Ultimate Nurse Workforce.
Announcements:
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Nurses Week May 6-12, 2011
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"Nurses Trusted To Care" is this year's theme for National
Nurses Week. The week officially begins May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence
Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates were chosen to facilitate
planning on an annual basis.
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