Vision, Mission & Values
Vision:
Healthy people in healthy communities through excellence in Public Health Nursing.
Mission:
To advance the practice of public health through innovative and effective public health nursing leadership.
Values:
- Health Equity : DPHN Promotes the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.
- Leadership: DPHN stands at the forefront to innovate and improve the effectiveness of nursing services and practice within public health.
- Quality: DPHN promotes use of evidence to inform practice to assure provision of the highest quality nursing services within the public health jurisdiction across the state, and evaluates its effectiveness.
- Advocacy: DPHN advocates for the needs of Public Health and Public Health Nursing through education and policy development.
- Diverse and Competent Workforce: DPHN develops and assures the knowledge, behaviors, and skills for a competent PHN workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves.
Value Statement:
A PHN is a registered nurse who uses clinical knowledge and relationships with individuals, families and communities to prevent disease, promote health and prolong life.