Section 7 in Indian Nursing Council (Diploma in Public Health Nursing) Regulations, 2020
7. . COMPETENCIES
On completion of the program , the trainees (Block Public Health Nurse ) will be able to :i. Apply basic sciences in the assessment ,diagnosis and treatment of the physiological, physical, psychological, social and spiritual problems of individuals and their families with various communicable and non-communicable diseases.ii . Relate the influence of environmental factors and sanitation on health and diseaseiii. Identify the importance of food safety in prevention of food borne diseasesiv . Provide health education /counseling to individuals and families applying the principles and techniques of behavior change appropriate to community settingsv . Communicate effectively with individuals , families and professional colleagues fostering mutual respect and shared decision making to enhance health outcomesvi . Use epidemiological approach in community diagnosisvii . Provide reproductive maternal newborn and child health care including adolescent careviii . Demonstrate specialized practice competencies /skills relevant in providing community based care to patients with diseases and disordersix . Demonstrate skills in implementing various national health programs in the communityx . Participate actively in the special roles such as school health nurse , occupational health nurse ,disaster nursexi . Understand the role of a block public health nurse in health information management and manages public health data effectivelyxii . Demonstrate understanding of leadership and resource management strategies and use them in public health care settings promoting collaborative and effective teamworkxiii . Demonstrate skill in managing the sub center , primary health center /community health center /first referral units , and health wellness centersiv. Demonstrate skills in the supervision of other health workers and members of health team in the field practice areaxv . Conduct special clinics and organize special programs in the community as per the emerging need.
