Core Concepts in Public and Community Health Nursing
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 233
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As we investigate this content, we will unravel the layers of community health nursing, delving into its historical roots, evolving philosophies, and the contemporary challenges that shape its landscape. Through the lens of evidence-based practice, cultural competency, and social justice, we will navigate the complex pathways that lead to healthier, resilient communities. The pages that follow are not just a collection of facts and theories; they are an invitation to understand, embrace, and contribute to the transformative power of community health nursing.
From the fundamentals of public health to the intricacies of community assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention, this book serves as a guide for both novice and seasoned nurses, public health professionals, and anyone passionate about fostering well-being within their community.
In community health, we stive to transcend the traditional boundaries of healthcare. The concept of community extends far beyond a mere geographical area inhabited by a group of people. It encapsulates a complex web of relationships, shared experiences, values, and cultural norms that define and bind a group.
Communities can be formed based on geographic proximity, such as neighborhoods or towns, or through shared interests, beliefs, or characteristics, such as professional groups, cultural associations, or online networks. Regardless of their form, communities play a pivotal role in shaping the lives, well-being, and health outcomes of their members
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Section I Overview of Public and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 1 Introduction to Public and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 2 History
Chapter 3 Organizational Structures
Chapter 4 P/CHN Practice Areas
Section II Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
Chapter 5 Evidence-Based Practice in Community Nursing
Chapter 6 The Role of Community Nursing in Epidemiological Surveillance
Chapter 7 Environmental Health Issues in Public/Community Nursing
Chapter 8 Social Determinants of Health: A Community Nursing Perspective
Chapter 9 Community Needs Assessment in Community Health Nursing
Chapter 10 Community Engagement in Public and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 11 Cultural Competence in Community Health Nursing
Chapter 12 Quality Indicators in Community Health Nursing
Section III Patient Safety and Specific Populations
Chapter 13 QSEN Competencies in Ambulatory Care and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 14 Magnet Status Competencies and Ambulatory Care
Chapter 15 Health Education
Chapter 16 Case Management
Chapter 17 Foundations of Disaster Management
Chapter 18 Vulnerable Populations
Chapter 19 Infection Control
Chapter 20 Communicable Diseases
Chapter 21 Global Health Issues
Section IV Leadership, Management, and Professionalism in Public and Community Health Nursing
Chapter 22 Leadership and Management
Chapter 23 Government, the Law and Policy in P/CHN, and Legal Ethical Issues
Chapter 24 The Essence of Professionalism in Nursing
Epilogue: Nursing Is a Journey of Compassion and Courage
Dr. Sawaya is a tenured professor at Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado. Her educa-tion includes a BS in nursing from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota; an MS in nursing from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon; and a PhD in nursing education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. She has worked in a variety of clinical ar-eas, which include both in-patient and outpatient settings. Her higher education experience includes teaching at both the associate and baccalaureate levels along with serving as a mentor for master’s students and on doctoral dissertation committees.