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[Public health nurses: a profession under construction].

K Benhamou-Levillain1

  • 1Association nationale des infirmiers de santé publique, 11, rue des Réservoirs, 78007 Versailles Cedex.

Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|September 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Public health nurses in France lack formal recognition and standardized training, leading to professional isolation. Recommendations focus on establishing a clear framework and dedicated training programs to enhance this vital role.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Nursing
  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • Professional Regulation

Background:

  • Nurses in French public health often lack specialized training beyond their initial State Nursing Diploma (DE).
  • Their roles are frequently ill-defined, leading to a lack of professional legibility and operational isolation.
  • Existing training opportunities are often self-funded and restrictive, impacting professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the professional situation of public health nurses in France.
  • To identify challenges related to training, regulation, and professional recognition.
  • To propose recommendations for formalizing the role and establishing a dedicated training program.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of job postings within the public health nursing sector.
  • Review of professional network activities and discussions.
  • Incorporation of findings from a 2002 study by the National Association of Public Health Nurses (ANIDESP) and a 2003 seminar.

Main Results:

  • Public health nursing roles are characterized by informal assignments and a lack of regulatory clarity.
  • Nurses in these roles often work in geographical and operational isolation.
  • There is a significant need for specialized training and a formalized professional framework.

Conclusions:

  • The current situation compromises the effective implementation of public health policies.
  • Formalizing the professional framework and establishing a dedicated training program are crucial.
  • Recommendations are directed towards the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs for immediate action.

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