Who are we?
We are Registered Nurses engaged in public health nursing practice,
Education, and policy.
We are individuals and organizations
with an interest in public health
nursing.
CAPHN was founded in 2002 with
support of the CT Nurses Association (CNA) and the Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses (MAPHN).
Public Health Nurses (PHNs)…
- Advocate
- Collaborate
- Communicate
- Consult
- Investigate
- Link
- Organize
- Promote
- Sponsor
- Educate
- PHN’s improve and protect the health of the community through public health nursing practice
- PHN’s are employed in local and state health departments /districts, schools, visiting nurse agencies , occupational health settings, faith communities, and any place where population/ community-based care isfocused.
CTAPHN Membership Benefits
- Professional development and education
- Information dissemination
- Networking opportunities
- Public Health Nursing (PHN) advocacy
Join us today!!