Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing 6th Edition

Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 6th Edition is the definitive resource for mastering health promotion and prevention in community and public health nursing. Written by esteemed nursing educators Marcia Stanhope and Jeanette Lancaster, this edition offers updated coverage of Healthy People 2030 guidelines and current trends in public health nursing. Whether working with vulnerable populations or designing effective nursing strategies, this book provides the tools you need.

Key features include:

• Focus on health promotion, strategies, and interventions for community health.
• QSEN boxes highlight quality and safety goals for nursing practice in public health.
• Prevention-focused interventions at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
• Case studies, critical thinking activities, and real-life practice scenarios help you apply key concepts to your nursing practice.

New updates include coverage of the latest public health issues and trends, making this an essential tool for today’s public health nurses and educators.

Table of Contents (Short Version):

• Section 1: Factors Influencing Nursing in Population Health
  • Public Health Nursing and Population Health
  • History of Public Health Nursing
  • U.S. and Global Healthcare Systems
• Section 2: Forces Affecting Nurses in Community Health
  • Ethics in Public and Community Health Nursing
  • Culture of Populations
  • Environmental Health
• Section 3: Conceptual Frameworks Applied to Nursing Practice
  • Epidemiologic Applications
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Community Assessment
• Section 4: Issues in Health Care of Populations
  • Case Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Health Program Management
• Section 5: Family and Individual Health Care
  • Family Nursing and Genomics
  • Health Risks Across the Life Span
• Section 6: Vulnerability in Populations
  • Health Equity and Vulnerable Populations
  • Rural and Migrant Health
  • Homelessness, Teen Pregnancy, and Mental Illness
• Section 7: Nursing Practice in the Community
  • Nursing Practice in Public Health
  • The Nurse in Occupational Health
  • The Nurse in Schools

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What Is Public Health Nursing?

Public health nursing is a specialized field that focuses on promoting and protecting the health of populations by addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that impact community health. Public health nurses work with communities to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and provide education on health issues. They play a critical role in shaping public policy and delivering care that improves overall population health outcomes.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier; 6th edition (November 16, 2021)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 664 pages
• ISBN-10: 0323776884
• ISBN-13: 978-0323776882