Travel Health Nursing

Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 1st Edition, serves as a professional reference dedicated to the well-being of domestic and international travelers. The text establishes practice expectations for travel health nursing following its formal recognition as a distinct nursing specialty in 2020. It also considers the health of communities to which travelers journey and return.

The volume outlines care across three encounter phases, addressing practice prior to departure, during transit, and after travel. Specially prepared nurses utilize clinical assessment, health education, and risk evaluation to promote traveler safety and therapeutic support.

This framework supports practice across varied healthcare environments, offering structured guidance for settings ranging from public health departments to dedicated travel clinics.