PURPOSE

To improve the quality, quantity, comprehensiveness, and continuity of public health nursing care provided by the local health departments in concert with current health care trends and public health nursing practice

GOALS

1. To meet annually to provide members with continuing education and peer exchange.
2. To establish effective communication between local public health agencies, DEHNR, Health Directors’ Association, academic, and other agencies promoting health.
3. To appraise the membership of legal, legislative, and professional actions pertaining to public health nurses.
4. To actively support the professional status of public health nurses in North Carolina.