Community-Based Nursing

An Introduction

Community-Based Nursing on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Paperback, 480 Pages
Published: OCT-2008
ISBN 10: 1-4160-5771-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-4160-5771-0
Imprint: SAUNDERS


By
Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Bridgette Pullis, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing

Description
Health promotion and illness prevention are the focus of this text designed to address the unique aspects of community-based nursing. Principles for community-based healthcare for the major population groups across the lifespan help you provide the best care for all of your clients. Common community settings, nursing roles, and interventions are explored. Be prepared for a wide range of situations with key topics such as environmental health, epidemiology, and communicable disease.


 
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