The Demoraphics, Training, and Job Functions of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Nursing Workforce

This research examines the demographics, training, and job functions of nurse officers in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) to improve measurement of the public health nursing (PHN) workforce. The findings underscore the value of job function questions in workforce assessments and suggest USPHS nurses could provide insights for strengthening diversity in the nursing profession.