Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice (3rd Edition) – eBook

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**Book Description:**

Designed to equip nursing students with the competencies stipulated by the Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (ACHNE, 2011) and the AACN’s (2008) *Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice*, the **_Community & Public Health Nursing, 3rd Edition_ (PDF)** serves as an essential guide to the intricate realms of community, public, and population health nursing. This dynamic textbook empowers students to hone their critical thinking and complex reasoning capabilities through an array of engaging case studies, exercises, and richly illustrated examples.

In this latest edition, authors **DeMarco** and **Healey-Walsh** present foundational public health concepts through an evidence-based lens, fostering the critical ability to bridge the gap between data interpretation and practical decision-making. By emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practice, the authors guide students in collecting, applying, assessing, analyzing, and evaluating diverse data sources—including epidemiology—to inform public health initiatives and craft care strategies for individuals, families, and community groups.

Key topics included in the comprehensive curriculum encompass vital issues affecting nursing practice within the community. Students will explore areas such as cultural diversity, health disparities, global health trends, epidemiology, ethical considerations, preventive immunizations, political activism, and advanced practice preparation. They will engage with current health challenges, including the opioid crisis, emerging diseases like Ebola, telehealth advancements, and the unique needs of underserved populations, particularly veterans and the LGBTQ community. Further, the book emphasizes the importance of health literacy, the role of health promotion conferences, and the objectives outlined by Healthy People 2020.

In this edition, special attention is devoted to enhancing active learning features and resources. Engaging learning activities and practical applications are integrated throughout the text, allowing students to relate theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. New to this edition are unfolding case studies linked to the innovative clinical replacement resource, Lippincott Clinical Experiences: Community, Public, and Population Health. The accompanying PowerPoint presentations have been improved for a more immersive educational experience, with an emphasis on visual learning.

**ISBN:** 978-1975144500, 978-1975111694

**NOTE:** This purchase is limited to the PDF ebook of **_Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 3rd Edition_**. Please note that no access codes are included.

Ideal for aspiring public health nurses, this textbook is not just a resource but a vital instrument for understanding and navigating the complexities of community and public health nursing practice.