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Community and Public Health Nursing, 2nd Edition
Learning to Make a Difference through Teamwork
Community health nurses need specialized knowledge and skills to succeed in their unique role in
health promotion and disease prevention. This thoroughly updated and revised second edition of
_Community and Public Health Nursing_ provides students with an excellent foundation in the theories
and concepts of community nursing while also delivering practical, step-by-step guidance in conducting
community nursing projects in different settings and situations.This engaging text presents real-world
public and community health issues as a context for understanding the complex realities of community
nursing with diverse populations. The book is informed by over thirty years of practice, education, and
research in community health nursing and is packed with case studies and practice examples. Its team-
based approach emphasizes collaboration with communities and other health professionals to promote
the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities.Discussion questions, key terms, learning
objectives, classroom and seminar exercises, and online resources create a structured framework for
learning. The second edition also features new content on health equity, health literacy, and community
health nursing in disaster and emergency management. With an emphasis on understanding the
clinical application of theories and standards, this text is the perfect resource for community health
nursing courses.
Author Information
Elizabeth Diem
Elizabeth Diem taught community health nursing beginning in 1995 at Lakehead University in Thunder
Bay and from 19972011 at the University of Ottawa. She is currently a community health nursing
education consultant and continues to be involved in the development and promotion of the Canadian
Community Health Nursing Standards.
Alwyn Moyer
Alwyn Moyer has been active in community health program development and evaluation for over thirty
years as a researcher, clinician, consultant, and educator. She currently works as a health consultant.
Reviews
"Working as part of a team and integrating a project-based approach is a meaningful way for students
to better understand the roles of the community health nurse. This go-to guide facilitates the nursing
students ability to work with the community to meet health and wellness needs. A must-have for both
students and new practitioners!"_Kathy King, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, Nipissing
University/Canadore College_
"Diem and Moyers book offers a unique contribution to the field of nursing. Current economic, social,
Subjects and structural challenges make understanding the concepts of community and public health nursing
essential to clinical practice. The challenges of dealing with epidemic diseases such as Ebola and
Nursing navigating the health consequences of climate change require community and public health nurses to
Health Promotion apply their knowledge and skills in many different settings locally and globally. This book offers practical
Health Studies examples of how to engage and effectively collaborate with communities to achieve the goal of health
Health Studies for all."
_J. Craig Phillips, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa_
486 pages "Having been inspired by the earlier edition of this book, I am even more excited about this one. The
educational possibilities are endless in a resource that provides sound theoretical and practical
6.75 x 9.75 inches applications on how to engage in team work and collaborate effectively, build relationships and capacity
with communities, and navigate the challenging work of policy advocacy and change for population
November 2015
health. This is an empowering text for nursing educators and students, written at an opportune time as
ISBN: 9781551307381 working with communities becomes ever more complex."
_Lynn Scruby, College of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba_
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Table of Contents
https://www.canadianscholars.ca/books/community-and-public-
health-nursing Acknowledgements
Introduction
**Part 1: Foundational Concepts and Processes of Community and Public Health Nursing And
To request a review copy: Teamwork**
info@cspi.org Chapter 1: Community and Public Health Nursing
416-929-2774 Chapter 2: Community Health Nursing Projects and Teamwork
**Part 2: The Community Health Nursing Process and Community Health Nursing Projects**
Chapter 3: Starting Well: Beginning a Community Health Nursing Project and AssessmentSteps 1
and 2
Chapter 4: Assessing the Environment and Community GroupSteps 3 & 4
Chapter 5: AnalysisStep 5
Chapter 6: Planning for ActionStep 6
Chapter 7: Taking ActionStep 7
Chapter 8: Ending WellStep 8
**Part 3: Approaches for Working in Different Settings and Situations**
Chapter 9: Approaches to Community Health Nursing of Families at Home
Chapter 10: Approaches to Community Capacity Building
Chapter 11: Working with Coalitions
Answer Key to Discussion Questions
Copyright Acknowledgements
Index
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