Population-Based Nursing

Population-Based Nursing, 4th Edition, is a textbook written by Ann L. Curley to prepare APRN students and DNP students for advanced practice roles. The volume reflects current AACN Essentials alongside updated national standards, offering a grounded foundation in population health and quality improvement.

This revised fourth edition includes a dedicated chapter covering principles of public and community health while analyzing the implications and lessons learned from COVID-19. Coverage emphasizes epidemiologic methodology, examining study designs, risk assessment tools, data analysis techniques, and mortality measures. In addition, the material examines healthcare disparities across local, national, and global settings to support thorough community assessment.

By structuring quantitative epidemiologic tools alongside community health concepts, the text assists graduate nursing students in evaluating population data and designing targeted interventions. It offers clear academic grounding for advanced practice nurses preparing to address health inequities and improve care outcomes across varied aggregate populations.