This innovative text is specifically designed to meet the needs of registered nurses taking the community health course that is a requirement forcompleting an online or classroom RN to BSN program. Unlike other texts that focus on NCLEX-specific content or assume no prior nursing experience, thistext distills the foundations of population-centered health nursing practice as it acknowledges the prior learning and work experiences of RN to BSNstudents. The book incorporates the principles of epidemiology, leadership skills, and the specialized knowledge needed to work in a community-basedsetting. It builds upon previous experience, uniquely featuring a baseline assessment activity at the start of each chapter so that students are able toincorporate prior knowledge into their new skills. Additionally, information is streamlined to focus on key fundamentals without distracting, extraneousmaterial.

Content is aligned with the recommendations of leading public and community health practice organizations, and incorporates the AACN Essentials forBaccalaureate Education, IOM Core Competencies, and QSEN KSA. Replete with case studies, vignettes, and critical thinking exercises, the text also includesself-assessment exercises. Chapters include objectives and learning outcomes, key terms, QSEN considerations, and apply-what-you-learned activities.Additionally, the book directs readers toward resources for further study and includes an instructor toolkit.

Key Features:

• Delivers essential information that considers prior RN experience
• Builds on the framework of AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, IOM Competencies, and QSEN KSAs
• Developed in accordance with the directives of leading community/public health nursing organizations
• Includes chapter objectives, critical thinking exercises, case studies, key terms, and self-assessments
• Provides abundant instructor toolkit