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Running head: COMMUNITY HEALTH 1
Community and Public Health Nursing
University of Phoenix
NSG 486
, COMMUNITY HEALTH 2
Community and Public Health Nursing
Community health nurses are valuable players in the healthcare field due to the fact that
they can provide care to the population in several different settings, such as community health
clinics, churches, homeless shelters, schools, patients homes, health fairs, and agencies and
institutions geared towards patients particular health needs. Community health nurses must
possess a variety of clinical skills, critical thinking, patient advocacy, and analytical expertise.
When a nurse chooses to practice within the community and gears their efforts toward specific
populations, they must adapt to provide whatever care a patient may need at the time of service.
Nurses who work in community and public health specialties work with various partners and
providers to correctly address difficult challenges and issues within the community.
Introduction
Public health nursing aimsto maintainthe health of the community and nearby
populations and concentrates on health promotion and health maintenance of individuals,
families, and specific groups within a community. Community and public health nursing are
connected with identifying populations that are at risk rather than caring for patients who
experience episodes of health decline (Nies & McEwen, 2015, p.2).
Levels of Prevention
Primary prevention is directed toward preventing a problem before it happens. Primary
prevention is geared toward modifying a person’s susceptibility or decreasing the vulnerability of
susceptible individuals. Secondary prevention is prompt detection and intermediate intervention
actions during the times of disease development. Secondary prevention kicks in once a health
issue has started but prior to the appearance of signs and symptoms and aims toward the
populations who have increased risk factors. Tertiary prevention prevents and
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