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Community/Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323795319
Community/Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of community and public health nursing. This book is a go-to resource for those interested in understanding the nurse's role in population health promotion with a unique upstream preventive focus.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in community and public health nursing courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of community health nursing, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of population health promotion.
History and Editions
The 8th edition of Community/Public Health Nursing has been updated to address the latest recommendations and national health care goals. This edition includes new case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX examination, an overview of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, and highlights the most current national health care goals and objectives throughout the text. The book also features Healthy People 2030 boxes, providing students with practical and up-to-date information on population health promotion.
Author and Other Works
The book is authored by Mary A. Nies, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAHB, Special Assistant to the Dean College of Health for Grant Writing, Tenured Professor, School of Nursing, Joint Appointment MPH Program, Kasiska Division of Health Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho. Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, Distinguished Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Houston, Texas, is also a contributing author. Both authors are renowned in their field for their expertise in community and public health nursing.
Key Features
- Upstream Preventive Focus: The book addresses contributing factors of poor health and promotes community efforts to address potential health problems before they occur.
- Case Studies: Presents practical and manageable examples of the theory, concepts, and application of the nursing process.
- Photo Novellas: Stories in photograph form that show real-life clinical scenarios and highlight the application of important community/public health nursing roles.
- Social Justice Approach: Promotes health for all people, emphasizing society’s responsibility to protect all human life and ensure that all people have their basic needs met.
- Veterans’ Health Chapter: Addresses situations and considerations unique to the care of military veterans.
- Genetics in Public Health Boxes: Reflects increasing scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of using genetic tests and family health history to guide public health interventions.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323795319
- eTextbook: Available through various platforms (ISBNs may vary)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: 2023
- Number of Pages: Varies by format
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 7th Edition: Available through Elsevier and other retailers
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780323760913 (7th Edition)
- 9780323760920 (eTextbook for 7th Edition)
- 9780323760937 (Rental for 7th Edition)
Additional Information
- The book includes active learning boxes, test your knowledge sections, and consistent pedagogy to help provide clinical application and knowledge retention.
- It is designed to promote evidence-based client decisions and highlight the most current national health care goals and objectives.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Community/Public Health Nursing, 8th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
