Foundations for Population Health in Community Public Health Nursing, 5th Edition Marcia Stanhope

Essentials for Population Health in Community Public Health Nursing, Fifth Edition Marcia Stanhope

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   0323443834
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   978-0323443838Get the essential data you need to know about population health and community health nursing! Essentials for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, Fifth Edition  includes concise, focused coverage of community health nursing ― from nursing roles and care settings to vulnerable population groups. The book uses a practical, community-oriented approach and places an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Practical application of concepts is highlighted throughout the text in case studies, critical thinking activities, QSEN competencies, and Healthy People 2020 aims.

   • QSEN containers demonstrate how quality and safety goals, competencies, aims, information, abilities, and attitudes can be utilized in nursing practice in the community.
   • Healthy People 2020 aims in each chapter address the health priorities and emerging health issues expected in the next decade.
   • Genomics coverage provides a history of genetics and genomics and how they influence public/community health nursing care.
   • Focus on health promotion throughout the textemphasizes initiatives, strategies, and interventions that promote the health of the community.
   • Clinical Application scenarios present practice situations with questions and answers to help you apply chapter concepts to practice in the community.
   • Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight current research findings, their application to practice, and how community/public health nurses can apply the study results.
   • Levels of Prevention boxes identify specific nursing interventions at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels,to reinforce the concept of prevention as it relates to community and public health care.
   • Feature box on Linking Content to Practicehighlights how chapter content is applied in the role of public/community health nursing.

   • NEW! Coverage of health care reform includes discussions of the impact of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) on public health nursing and the potential implications of its repeal.
   • NEW! Check Your Practice boxes featurescenarios and discussion questions to promote active learning.