Step into the world of population health with confidence using Community/Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition. This award-winning textbook (AJN Book of the Year, 3rd Place in Community/Home Health Care, 2023) transforms complex concepts into practical knowledge that prepares you for real-world nursing practice.
What makes this textbook truly special is its unique "upstream" preventive focus combined with a strong social justice approach. Instead of just treating illnesses after they occur, you'll learn how to identify and address contributing factors before they become problems. This forward-thinking perspective helps you understand society's responsibility to protect all human life and ensure everyone has access to basic healthcare needs.
The textbook brings community health concepts to life through innovative teaching methods. Photo novellas present stories in visual form, showing real-life clinical scenarios that highlight important community health nursing roles. Case studies break down the nursing process into practical, manageable examples that bridge theory and practice. Active Learning boxes test your knowledge retention, while Clinical Examples provide snippets of real client situations you might encounter.
This edition integrates the latest NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to help you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination. Healthy People 2030 boxes highlight current national healthcare goals, keeping you informed about the most current health priorities. The Veterans' Health chapter addresses situations unique to military care, while Genetics in Public Health boxes explore how family history guides public health interventions.
If you believe healthcare should be accessible to all, this textbook aligns with your values. Its social justice approach emphasizes caring for diverse and vulnerable population groups, showing nurses how to take active roles in health policy and social action. With consistent pedagogy, theoretical frameworks, and research highlights throughout, you'll develop both the knowledge and skills needed to excel in community health nursing.
