Change the world, one patient at a time.
Program Info
The nursing profession needs community/public health nurses who can positively impact social determinants of health and outcomes in Baltimore and beyond.
Request Program InfoHealth disparities run deep. Make a bigger impact.
Merge your clinical knowledge with community involvement and outreach to solve real-world health problems and promote health equity.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing MSN Community/Public Health Nursing specialty combines clinical nursing with the advocacy and leadership skills needed to make a positive impact on the health of populations. Graduates go on to fulfill leadership and community liaison positions for both public and private organizations.
UMSON's MSN program is top ranked nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
The Program Is…
Connected
Leverage our partnerships with community/public health programs at nonprofits, health systems, and all levels of government.
Practical
Earn direct experience tailored to your interests and career goals through practicum placements that we arrange for you.
Equity Focused
We’ve been doing community/public health for 60 years, and our focus has always been on ensuring equitable health outcomes for all patients, families, and communities.
Earning my master’s degree opened my eyes to new possibilities beyond the bedside, allowing me to transition from my role as a surgical ICU nurse to working in injury and violence prevention within the Maryland Trauma System, where I focus on upstream measures to prevent injuries before they occur. I learned many of these critical skills directly in my graduate program and now apply them every day, using my advanced education to drive meaningful, lasting change in my field.
Christina Interrante, MSN ’ 24, RN