| View Larger Image | Foundations of Nursing in the Community: Community-Oriented Practice | Paperbackby Marcia Stanhope RN DSN FAAN (Author), Jeanette Lancaster RN PhD FAAN (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Mosby | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 798 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 17, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 167,231th |
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Product Description
Designed to provide concise, focused information on nursing in the community, this easy-to-read textbook covers everything a nurse practicing in this specialty needs to know – from nursing roles and care settings to vulnerable population groups. It features a practical, "community-oriented" approach, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Now in full color throughout, this edition provides new chapters on vulnerable populations and evidence-based practice, as well as expanded coverage of key topics such as bioterrorism and homeland security. * The various roles and settings for community health nursing are discussed, for a comprehensive perspective on this field. * Clinical Applications present real-life community client situations with questions and answers. * Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus on recent research findings and applications to community nursing practice. * What Would You Do? activities sharpen problem-solving skills and challenge students to apply chapter material outside the classroom. * Briefly Noted sections present topics for discussion, special clinical considerations, and facts of interest related to chapter content. * How To boxes present specific, application-oriented information. * Health promotion is emphasized throughout with discussions of how national public health efforts impact community health practice, and Healthy People 2010 objectives for various areas are highlighted in special boxes. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 9 reviews)
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community nursing book by J. Fredricks  2 Stars
August 26, 2009
I didn't find this book very helpful for my class. It was an on-line class and I could have really done without the book.
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Just what i needed by Alexander I Tapia (Houston, tx)  5 Stars
May 20, 2009
needed this for my community class and well i just graduated so its good lol
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Very applicable. by Susan E. Troeger (Colorado)  4 Stars
April 11, 2009
Read before going to rural area for Public Health Clinical - it helped me understand the organization and gave good ideas for assessment of population.
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Product in GREAT condition! by D. Villarreal 5 Stars
February 09, 2009
Received book in excellent condition, as was advertised, and I received it earlier than was promised! Great seller!
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Good Book by Shamsa Tariq (Des Plaines, IL USA) 5 Stars
January 31, 2009
The book is detailed and thorough. Not too dry. Appropriate proportions between colors, pictures and text. Easy to read and understand.
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