The term public health nurse 1 shall mean a nurse who plans, provides, directs and evaluates nursing care in a variety of settings with the goal of improved health outcomes and is actively involved in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of public health programs designed to prevent disease and improve the health of individuals, families, specific populations, high risk groups and/or communities.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 11.40