Community and Public Health Nursing: A Call to Action

Community and Public Health Nursing: A Call to Action

Public health nursing

Community and Public Health Nursing: A Call to Action is a primer exploring the diverse roles of community and public health nurses through a social justice lens. Students will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to work with community members and other stakeholders to promote health and well-being and to prevent disease. This textbook examines key issues such as health disparities, access to care, cultural competence, and the impact of social determinants on public health outcomes. Students will gain knowledge, practical skills, and insight into how nurses can improve community health, advocate for health-related policies, and promote health equity at the individual through systemic levels. The textbook also maps the content to the AACN New Essentials for Baccalaureate Nursing Education.

Felisa Smith, Gretchen Wiersma, Jamela M. Martin,
Judith Rogers Fruiterman, Roy Brown,

https://viva.hykucommons.org/concern/oers/03e57778-23cc-402b-b7a2-327716092ff2

VIVA

2025

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Creative Commons

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English

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