Career Tracks

Six career tracks for nursing professional development have been devised. Resources for these tracks are accessible by hyperlinks. However, the list is not meant to be complete as it only surveys the array of resources available. Note also that Occupational Therapy (OT) is included under the Nursing Category.

All inclusive list of 2006 Commissioned Corps Nurse billets by Agency associated with Career Tracks**

** This list is not all-inclusive and is only representative of the current Nurse Commissioned Corps officer billets in their respective agencies.

Clinical/Clinical Management

Many PHS Operating Divisions offer opportunities for career growth within the clinical arena. This area encompasses professional activities that relate directly to patient treatment ranging from hands-on care to consultation and /or guidance of other patient care stuff. (More...) (2006 Billets**)

Epidemiology/Public Health Practice

Epidemiology and public health practice involve the study, analysis, and/or recommendation of health measures based upon the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population. (More...) (2006 Billets**)

International Health

International health activities in the PHS focus on the influence of the global health environment on the PHS domestic mission. (More...)

Program Management

Program management/administration encompasses the control of the day-to-day operation of Agency programs requiring planning, development, budgeting, assessment, supervision, and /or coordination. (More...) (2006 Billets**)

Regulatory Affairs

PHS nurses assigned to regulatory OpDivs participate in activities related to implementing, enforcing, controlling, directing, evaluating/inspecting, developing policy and/or regulations designed to safeguard public health. (More...) (2006 Billets**)

Research

PHS nurses participate in and conduct many types of scientific research and reviews. Research in the PHS usually involves either investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery of new knowledge. (More...) (2006 Billets**)

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