CHN ( MS PAEZ ) Flashcards
COMMUNITY is derived from the latin word??
comunicas
comunicas means???
a group of people or a group of people with common characteristics living together within a territory or geographical boundaries
what is HEALTH??
a state of a complete
physical, mental & social
well being, not merely
the absence of disease
or infirmity (WHO).
What is NURSING?
Assisting sick
individual to become
healthy & healthy
individuals
what does nursing wants to achieve?
optimum wellness
What is Community Health Nursing ?
a field of nursing
practice where
services are
delivered outside
the hospital in
community settings
The scope of services
provided covers:
- health promotion
- preventive
- curative and
- rehabilitative nursing services
what are the two names of CHN?
public health nursing
community health nursing
what year is public health nursing?
1900 - 1970
what year is community health nursing?
1970 to present
public health nursing
focus:
nursing orientation:
service:
agencies:
public needs
families
curative and preventive
government and some voluntary
community health nursing
focus:
nursing orientation:
service:
agencies:
total community
population
health promotion and illness prevention
many kids and some independent practice
the term used before community health nursing??
public health nursing
what is PUBLIC HEALTH according to dr. c.e. winslow
is a science and art of 3Ps
what are the 3Ps??
- prevention of disease
- prolonging life
- promotion of health and efficiency through organized community effort
