This new and innovative introductory community health text is based on a framework of caring and provides a broad-based perspective of the many dimensions of community health nursing. Special emphasis is placed on cultural awareness and global health care to help students develop respect for therapies that complement traditional health care practices. Chapters on global health care, health care finances, nutrition, mental health, and alternative healing modalities examine the importance of these topics specifically for the community health nurse. Useful for both the student and practicing nurse, this text offers a unique perspective of the realities of working in the community.
(Public Health Nurse, International, Population-Focused, Aggregates, Family Assessment, Community, Rural, Urban)
Janice Hitchcock is a Professor and Associate Director for the Department of Nursing in Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA.
Dr. Bartfay's career in nursing has spanned over twenty years, and he has practiced and taught nursing in a variety of settings including community health, mental health, medical-surgical nursing and adult critical care. He has taught at a variety of institutions across Canada. Dr. Bartfay has numerous publications and invited keynote and speakers addresses to his credit. He has been nominated for various teaching awards. In addition, Dr. Bartfay is the recipient of various civil awards.