M.Sc. in Community Health Nursing 

at Meenakshi College of Nursing, Chikkarayapuram

Yes, because a postgraduate degree in Nursing allows a nurse to work in multispeciality hospitals, private or government healthcare units, academic or research institutes, nursing homes, old-age homes, and the armed services. They can become a nursing educator, staff nurse, nurse assistant, or nursing supervisor.

With many new specialisation streams emerging, there is a demand for qualified nurses who can specialise in these new fields and even teach other students. In India and around the world, there is an ongoing lack of skilled nurses. Because of their devotion and compassionate and empathetic character, Indian nurses are always in high demand in other nations.  

Listed below are the top job position along with their salary packages:

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com

Here are some popular Community Health Nursing books you can read as a Nursing student in India:

• Community & Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Public's Health.
• Community Health Nursing by B.T. Basavanthappa.
• Essentials in Community Health Nursing Practice by S. Kamalam, 2005.
• Community as Partner: Theory and Practice in Nursing by Judith McFarlane.
• Sociology for Nursing & Health Sciences by GS Purushothama.
• Manual of Community Health Nursing Practice by Souza Jacintha D.
• Golden Notes for Community Health Nursing-I by Parimal Patel.
• Community Health Nursing: Promoting and Protecting the Public's Health by Judith Allender.

As a Community Health Nursing student, you can go for a variety of job options such as:

• Travel Nurse: Works for temporary positions in high-requirement areas. They offer medical facilities and healthcare aids to people in need across the city, state, or country.
• Nurse Practitioner: They are advanced practice registered nurses and a type of mid-level practitioners who are trained to assess patient requirements, order and interpret diagnostic and lab tests, etc.
• Medical Social Worker: They help people and their families cope with the emotional and financial impact of illness and treatment. They also assist them access resources to meet their financial, social, and emotional requirements.