The Role of Nontraditional Benefits in Recruitment and Retention for Public Health Workers Age 35 and Under

Governmental public health workers that are 35 years of age or younger have been shown to experience lower retention rates than older workers. Salaries are often a factor in retention, but because health departments sometimes face restrictions in improving salaries, health departments might explore offering nontraditional benefits to attract and retain workers. This article analyzes…

The Public Health Nurse Is a Distinct Occupation: Contrasting Skills, Competencies, and Job Tasks Between Public Health Nurses and Registered Nurses

Public health nurses (PHNs) are a distinct specialty within the field of nursing and a core occupation within the public health workforce. However, PHNs do not have a distinct Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code to distinguish them from other nurses. Without a SOC code, federal government data, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…

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