AbstractObjectivesThis study assessed a revised instrument based on the tier one Core Competencies for Public Health Nurses. Following instrument revision, the self‐reported competence of prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students was examined.Design and SampleIn this descriptive study, 102 senior, prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students completed a revised Core Competencies instrument prior to and immediately following completion of public health nursing courses. Parametric statistics were used to determine if there were significant differences in pre‐ and postcourse domain scores and the impact of selected demographic variables on postcourse domain scores.ResultsPilot testing confirmed the reliability and validity of the revised instrument. A paired t test determined postcourse domain scores were significantly higher than precourse domain scores. Overall, students rated themselves as competent in all domains, with the lowest ratings of competence in policy development/program planning. Likelihood of choosing a future career in public health was significantly higher for students in traditional public health clinical settings.ConclusionThe revised tier one Core Competency inst
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