
Community/Public Health Nursing
by Mary A. Nies, Melanie McEwen
8th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323795319 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323831857 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
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
Chapter 1: Health: A Community View
Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context
Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and Population-Focused Nursing Practice
Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
Chapter 5: Epidemiology
Chapter 6: Community Assessment
Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Chapter 8: Community Health Education
Chapter 9: Case Management
Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 11: The Health Care System
Chapter 12: Economics of Health Care
Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 14: Environmental Health
Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community
Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health
Chapter 17: Women's Health
Chapter 18: Men's Health
Chapter 19: Senior Health
Chapter 20: Family Health
Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities
Chapter 22: Veterans Health
Chapter 23: Homeless Populations
Chapter 24: Rural and Migrant Health
Chapter 25: Populations Affected by Mental Illness
Chapter 26: Communicable Disease
Chapter 27: Substance Abuse
Chapter 28: Violence
Chapter 29: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Chapter 30: Forensic Nursing in the Community
Chapter 31: Home Health Care
Chapter 32: Hospice and Palliative Care
Chapter 33: Occupational Health Nursing
Chapter 34: School Health Nursing
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