A Public Health Nurse (PHN) Has Been Tasked with Addressing

A public health nurse (PHN) has been tasked with addressing the rise in teen pregnancies in her communities. She wishes to create linkages among agencies that provide care to teens and/or obstetrical care generally. Which would be her first step based on the six-step guide created by The Center on Education and Training for Employment at The Ohio State University?

A) State the key challenges, articulate why they are better addressed by multiple agencies, and name potential key players.
B) Create a harmonious planning environment among agencies.
C) Assess the need to work in partnership with other agencies.
D) Make sure the members of the partnership are equally representative of the community-at-large in terms of culture, race, and perspective.