Environmental Health Nursing
Environmental Health Nursing is an area of nursing focused on helping to protect and improve people’s health by preventing and managing environmental health risks. This includes educating and assisting people to reduce, avoid, or control exposure to hazardous elements in their surroundings and promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Environmental health nurses use their knowledge and expertise to assess, monitor, and control environmental health risks that can be found in homes, workplaces, and communities. They work to ensure public health and safety by identifying, evaluating, and controlling conditions which increase the risk of illness or death from physical, chemical, and biological hazards. Environmental Health Nurses strive to improve and maintain the quality of life for all people, and are considered to be a vital part of community health and wellness.
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