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Community as Partner: Theory and Practice in Nursing, Seventh Edition Elizabeth T. Anderson, DrPH, RN, FAAN 978-1-4511-9093-9 • September 2014 • Softbound • 7” x 10” • 408 pp. • 50Tables

Prepare for professional nursing practice in the community with Community as Partner, Seventh Edition . Packed with real life examples and the latest information in the field, this award-winning book helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to develop true partnerships with communities. User-friendly, well written, and clearly organized, this practical book focuses on the nursing process, community assessment, and the development of effective community health programs. Features • NEW! Online interactive activities related to hypothetical Adams County develop students’ critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in community and public health nursing through case studies followed by pertinent questions and links to additional websites. Adams County can be used for in-class assignments, group work, or homework assignments. • NEW! Updated content in every chapter reflects the latest advances and trends in community and public health nursing. • Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus readers’ attention on important content. • Take Note Boxes highlight key concepts for readers as they go through the steps of the nursing process for a community. • Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each chapter enable students to review and apply chapter content. • Further Readings provide opportunities for further exploration of topics of interest. • A chapter devoted to rural health helps students understand the unique considerations required for community nursing in a rural environment.

Table of Contents Part 1: Essential Elements for Healthy Partnerships Ch. 1: The World as Community: Globalization and Health Ch. 2: Community Health Nursing: Essentials of Practice Ch. 3: Epidemiology, Demography, and Community Health Ch. 4: Environment and the Health of Communities Ch. 5: Ethical Quandaries in Community Health Nursing Ch. 6: Community Empowerment Ch. 7: Cultural Competence: Discussion and Tools for Action Ch. 8: Partnering With Communities for Healthy Public Policy Ch. 9: Informatics and Community Health Nursing

Community Health • Community-Based Nursing • Public Health Ch. 10: Preventing and Managing Community Emergencies: Disasters and Infectious Diseases Part 2: The Process of Working With the Community Part 3: Practicing With Diverse Communities

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