Public and Community Health Nursing Practice: A Population-based Approach

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(2004), "Public and Community Health Nursing Practice: A Population-based Approach", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 17 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2004.06217aae.001

Public and Community Health Nursing Practice: A Population-based Approach

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Public and Community Health Nursing Practice: A Population-based Approach

D.J. PorcheSage Publications2003ISBN 0761924833Keywords: Public health, Community health, Nursing

Public health practice focuses on the prevention of disease and disability as a means of promoting the health of individuals and their communities. Achieving this is dependent on nurses and public health practitioners implementing the core functions of practice: assessment, assurance, and policy development. Because the public health workforce is composed of individuals from a number of disciplines with varying areas of expertise, there is a clear need for a thorough examination of the core competencies necessary for successful public health based on community needs. Developed as an advanced text for students in public and community health nursing, Public and Community Health Nursing Practice presents a comprehensive summary of the core functions of population-based practice. This practice is the cornerstone of the Healthy People 2010 national objectives, and the foundation upon which the health of a given community may be ensured.