Community Health Nursing

Community Health Nursing: Population Health, Prevention, and Community-Based Care introduces nursing students to the principles and practice of caring for populations, families, and communities. The textbook shifts the focus from the individual patient to the broader community, helping learners understand how health promotion, disease prevention, and public health strategies improve outcomes across diverse groups.

Topics include epidemiology, the social determinants of health, health promotion and disease prevention, environmental health, and care for vulnerable and at-risk populations. The book also addresses community assessment, program planning and evaluation, health education, disaster preparedness, and interprofessional collaboration, giving students a practical framework for delivering equitable, evidence-based care in community and public health settings.

Whether you are exploring community health nursing for the first time or preparing for a population-focused clinical experience, Community Health Nursing provides the concepts and context needed to promote health beyond the bedside. With its focus on prevention, population health, and evidence-based practice, this comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for nursing school, clinical practice, and NCLEX-RN® preparation.