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With concise, focused coverage of nursing in the community, this easy-to-read textbook provides the essential information you need to know for clinical practice - from nursing roles and care settings to vulnerable population groups. It features a practical, community-oriented approach, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Separate chapters on the various roles and settings for community health nursing, including faith community nurse, home health nurse, school nurse, occupational health nurse, and governmental public health roles, provides a comprehensive perspective on these fields. Case studies illustrate how key textbook concepts can be applied to real-world community nursing situations. Practice Applications present real-life community client situations followed by questions and answers. A combined health education and group practice chapter discusses community- and population-level education within the context of families, groups, and communities. Enhanced

ISBN 9780323066556Edition 03Binding Paper