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Community/Public Health Nursing

by Mary A. Nies, Melanie McEwen

8th Edition

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

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Book Details

Print ISBN9780323795319
eText ISBN9780323831857
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences
Publishing Year2024
Edition8th Edition
LanguageEnglish

Community/Public Health Nursing 8th Edition serves as a comprehensive guide for students navigating the complex landscape of population-based care. By emphasizing an upstream preventive focus, the authors provide a robust framework for understanding how nurses influence health outcomes at both the individual and societal levels. This text is essential for those who aim to integrate social justice principles into their clinical practice, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive equitable care in an increasingly diverse healthcare environment.

The curriculum is meticulously structured to address the multifaceted role of the nurse in health promotion and policy development. By examining social action and the determinants of health, the authors encourage students to look beyond the bedside to identify systemic factors that impact community wellness. Whether students are exploring the intricacies of public health infrastructure or learning to advocate for marginalized groups, Community/Public Health Nursing 8th Edition offers the depth of knowledge required to excel in modern nursing roles.

To facilitate effective learning, the book incorporates a variety of pedagogical tools, including Active Learning boxes, Research Highlights, and Ethical Insights that challenge students to apply theory to real-world scenarios. The integration of Clinical Examples and genetics-focused content ensures a well-rounded educational experience. For students who prefer digital study tools, the Community/Public Health Nursing 8th Edition PDF provides a convenient way to access these resources on the go, allowing for seamless integration into busy clinical rotation schedules. This edition stands as a definitive resource for nursing students committed to making a tangible difference in public health.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Health: A Community View

  2. Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context

  3. Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and Population-Focused Nursing Practice

  4. Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

  5. Chapter 5: Epidemiology

  6. Chapter 6: Community Assessment

  7. Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

  8. Chapter 8: Community Health Education

  9. Chapter 9: Case Management

  10. Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing

  11. Chapter 11: The Health Care System

  12. Chapter 12: Economics of Health Care

  13. Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing

  14. Chapter 14: Environmental Health

  15. Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community

  16. Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health

  17. Chapter 17: Women's Health

  18. Chapter 18: Men's Health

  19. Chapter 19: Senior Health

  20. Chapter 20: Family Health

  21. Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities

  22. Chapter 22: Veterans Health

  23. Chapter 23: Homeless Populations

  24. Chapter 24: Rural and Migrant Health

  25. Chapter 25: Populations Affected by Mental Illness

  26. Chapter 26: Communicable Disease

  27. Chapter 27: Substance Abuse

  28. Chapter 28: Violence

  29. Chapter 29: Natural and Man-Made Disasters

  30. Chapter 30: Forensic Nursing in the Community

  31. Chapter 31: Home Health Care

  32. Chapter 32: Hospice and Palliative Care

  33. Chapter 33: Occupational Health Nursing

  34. Chapter 34: School Health Nursing

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