The second edition of Community Health Nursing in Canada has been extensively revised and is informed by the most current research available. This comprehensive textbook introduces undergraduate nursing students to community health nursing concepts, skills, and practice. This text also addresses the increasing awareness of social justice and the impact of society on individual health, with a shift from individual-centred care to population- and community-centred care. A completely new chapter includes specific, practical information in helpful case studies with questions for students to address and example nursing reflections. Critical View boxes with discussion questions on contemporary issues have been strengthened to include a social justice and equity lens Determinants of Health boxes have been expanded to explore more critically the meaning and impact of facts presented to stimulate class discussion Extensive new section on Aboriginal Peoples in Canada; updated section on working with newcomers Updated information includes SARS, the H1N1 pandemic, updated global TB statistics, and global and Canadian HIV/AIDS information WebLinks at the end of each chapter and a robust student and instructor website on Evolve point the way to further resources for research and study

Master the nurse's role in health promotion for Canadian populations and communities! Stanhope and Lancaster's Community Health Nursing in Canada, 4th Edition covers the concepts and skills you need to know for effective, evidence-informed practice. It addresses individual, family, and group health as well as the social and economic conditions that can affect the health of a community. Concise, easy-to-read chapters include coverage of the latest issues, approaches, and points of view. Written by Canadian educators Sandra A. MacDonald and Sonya L. Jakubec in collaboration with Indigenous scholar Dr. R. Lisa Bourque Bearskin, this edition makes it even easier to apply nursing principles and strategies to practice. - UNIQUE! Evidence-Informed Practice boxes illustrate how to apply the latest research findings in community health nursing. - UNIQUE! Indigenous Health: Working with First Nations Peoples, Inuit, and Métis chapter details community health nursing in Indigenous communities. - UNIQUE! Determinants of Health boxes highlight the critical factors contributing to individual or group health. - Levels of Prevention boxes give examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention related to community health nursing practice. - CHN in Practice boxes in each chapter provide unique case studies to help you develop your assessment and critical thinking skills. - How To boxes use real-life examples to provide specific, application-oriented information. - Ethical Considerations boxes provide examples of ethical situations and relevant principles involved in making informed decisions in community health nursing practice. - Cultural Considerations boxes present culturally diverse scenarios that offer questions for reflection and class discussion. - Chapter Summary sections provide a helpful summary of the key points within each chapter. - NEW! NGN-style case studies are provided on the Evolve companion website. - NEW! Thoroughly updated references and sources present the latest research, statistics, and Canadian events and scenarios, including the latest Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice (2019 edition). - NEW! Expanded coverage of global health, global issues, and the global environment Is integrated throughout the book. - NEW! Revised Working with Working with People Who Experience Structural Vulnerabilities chapter views vulnerable populations through a social justice lens. - NEW! Enhanced content provides greater application to practice. - NEW! Further clarification of the differing roles of CHNs and PHNS is provided.

This text was written in response to the need for a community health nursing textbook that reflects the practice of community health nursing in Canada. It is not an adaptation of a US text, but a fully Canadian textbook designed to match the way in which the course is offered in Canada. As a result, the first edition of this text was widely adopted across Canada and has been praised for its writing style, Canadian content, and thorough coverage of the key topic areas in community health nursing. The field of community health nursing is constantly changing. As a result, this second edition has been thoroughly revised with extensive updates, new content, statistics, Canadian research, and a new two-colour design.

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.

This text is suitable for students taking Community Health Nursing or for the beginning practitioner in the field of Community Health Nursing. It is designed to provide direction for small-scale community health projects, ranging from about two to eight months in length.

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