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Community/Public Health Nursing:
Promoting the Health of Populations
Nies, Mary A.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781416028871 Category: Nursing: Community Health Publisher: Elsevier Health Science Affiliation: University of North Carolina, Charlotte Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 11.0 x 1.4 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
Covering the nurse's role in promoting community health, Community/Public Health Nursing, 5th Edition is known for its "upstream" preventive focus and social justice approach, photo novellas with clinical stories, and a concise, readable style. It shows how you, as a nurse, can take an active role in social action and health policy - especially in caring for diverse population groups. Expert authors Mary A. Nies and Melanie McEwen discuss today's issues and trends, and describe the key issues and responsibilities of contemporary community/public health nursing. New to this edition * New Health Promotion and Risk Reduction chapter details the promotion of health and presents strategies that can identify risk factors for illness. * Faith Community Nursing chapter reflects current terminology from the ANAOs Scope and Standards of Practice, and includes more coverage of the spiritual health of clients. * Health: A Community View chapter expands its discussion of the continual challenges and strategies associated with the delivery of health care. * Communicable Disease chapter includes new information about public health surveillance, outbreaks, and bioterrorism. * Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing chapter features new content on complementary and alternative therapies.
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