Every State Health Department Needs a Public Health Nurse Leader The Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN) is proud to present to you one of our new publications entitled, Every State Health Department Needs a Public Health Nurse Leader. The brochure was developed under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in partnership with public health nursing leaders from across the country. It is our hope that this material will be of assistance to you in making the case for the establishment of a Chief Nurse or Public Health Nursing Director position within your state. We see consistent, effective and efficient public health nursing leadership is critical to addressing the health needs of populations, and in protecting and promoting health and wellbeing of every community in the Nation. Very shortly, a copy will be mailed to each state and territorial health official. Hardcopies of the brochure are also available from: JanetKD@health.ok.gov, or call: 405-271-5183, Ext. 56531. A PDF file of the brochure maybe downloaded by clicking here.

Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing PO Box 7440 Oklahoma City, OK 73153 e-mail - askastdn@astdn.org

Updated 11/13/10