What Skills Do Nurses Need for Environmental Health?
Nurses require specific skills to effectively address environmental health issues:
1. Critical Thinking: To assess and interpret environmental health information accurately. 2. Communication: To effectively educate and advocate for patients and communities. 3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working with other healthcare professionals, environmental scientists, and policymakers. 4. Cultural Competence: Understanding how cultural factors influence patients' perceptions and interactions with their environment.
