NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam I Study Guide Latest Update

NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam I Study Guide Latest Update Chapter 1: - Community Health Nursing  Specialty in nursing that focuses on the community + Combination of public health practice and nursing practice 1. Public Health Practice: Community organized efforts funded by State Taxes + Mission of Public Health Practice: Social justice, which entitles all people to basic necessities such as income, health protection and accepts collective burden to make it possible - Everyone is equal and has access to health care 2. Nursing Practice: 3 Key Factors + Knowledge + Skill + Ability to make independent nursing decisions Winslow's Classic Definition of Public Health: 3 P'S 1. Promoting Health 2. Preventing Disease 3. Prolonging Life Public Core Functions: APA + 10 core functions, classified in 3  An example is Illinois Department of Public Health 10 Core Functions: 1. Monitor health + Assessment 2. Enforce laws + Assurance - Case review; development of reporting guidelines 3. Diagnose and investigate + Assessment - Ebola screening; use of questionnaire 4. Link to provide care