A new graduate is exploring various options in public health nursing employment. The nurse recognizes a major difference between a rural and metropolitan setting is determined by which factor.

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The structure of the local health department varies in complexity with the setting. Rural and small urban agencies need a simple organization, whereas large metropolitan agencies require more complex structures to support the greater diversity and quantity of work. Each location must follow and comply with the same federal and state legislation. Although each facility will have different leaders, that is not the major difference.

A New Graduate Is Exploring Various Options in Public Health