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What is the course code for Community Health Nursing?
What is the course code for Community Health Nursing?
NCM 113
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
To enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and communities to cope with their health needs.
Which of the following are features of a community? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are features of a community? (Select all that apply)
Public health services are provided free of charge.
Public health services are provided free of charge.
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According to C.E. Winslow, what is the goal of public health?
According to C.E. Winslow, what is the goal of public health?
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What does community-focused nursing care prioritize?
What does community-focused nursing care prioritize?
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What is the philosophy of public health nursing based on according to Margaret Shetland?
What is the philosophy of public health nursing based on according to Margaret Shetland?
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Study Notes
Community Health Nursing (CHN)
- This course focuses on providing basic care in terms of health promotion, maintenance, and prevention for population groups and communities.
- Topics covered include:
- Community health and development concepts
- Working with groups for community development
- Community health nursing process
- Public health nursing laws
- Health statistics and epidemiology
Nursing Program Outcomes
- This course is in the third year of the Nursing Program.
- The program aims to develop nurses capable of:
- Providing safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups, and communities
- Assuming entry-level positions in any nursing field
- Applying relevant science principles to medical-surgical nursing
- Utilizing the nursing process for client care
- Demonstrating perioperative nursing skills
- Conducting research with experienced researchers
- Justifying the value of evidence-based practice
- Applying ethical and legal principles to professional decision-making
- Communicating effectively through culturally appropriate language
- Exhibiting independent learning, critical thinking, creativity, and focus
- Demonstrating responsible citizenship and Filipino values
Community Definition
- A community consists of people with shared interests or characteristics, interacting with each other and fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
- Communities have geographic boundaries, common goals, and potential for interaction.
Community Features
- Location: Each physical community exists in a specific geographic location with characteristics that influence its health, including service placement and geographical features.
- Population: Includes diverse individuals living within community boundaries, often organized into specialized groups.
- Social System: Interacting facets of a community's social system, including the health system, family system, economic system, and educational system.
Population-Focused Nursing Care
- Focuses on meeting the majority of the population’s health needs.
- Community diagnosis is used to identify the most pressing health needs.
Primary Goal of CHN:
- To empower individuals, families, and communities to manage their own health needs.
CHN as a Community-Based Practice:
- CHN requires community diagnosis to identify nursing needs and problems.
Public Health Services:
- Not "free" but paid for indirectly through taxes.
- These services are pre-paid, like insurance.
The Goal of Public Health (C.E. Winslow):
- To enable individuals to achieve their inherent rights to health and longevity.
The Most Prominent Feature of PHN:
- Focus on preventive, not curative, services.
The Catchment Area in PHN:
- Includes residential communities, where most individuals are healthy and require preventive services over curative ones.
The Philosophy of Public Health Nursing (Margaret Shetland):
- Grounded in the worth and dignity of every individual, promoting respect and care while striving for health equity.
Department of Health (DOH) Mission:
- Ensuring the accessibility and quality of healthcare.
- Mandates devolution of basic services from the national government to local government units.
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This quiz tests your understanding of Community Health Nursing principles covered in the third year of the Nursing Program. Topics include health promotion, public health laws, and the nursing process. Challenge yourself to see how well you know the essential concepts for community care.
