This vibrant introduction to community based nursing roles and concepts gives a practically-oriented introduction to nursing care in community settings. Five units cover concepts and applications: / Unit 1--Basic concepts, levels of prevention, health promotion, the family, cultural considerations / Unit 2--Four basic skills of community based nursing--assessing, educating, managing, and continuing care. / Unit 3--Health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. / Unit 4--Settings for practice. / Unit 5--Future trends in community based nursing. New edition features: expanded index; enhanced discussion of the role of school nurses; up-to-date references; increased focus on individual care planning; and revised glossary of commonly used terms. Each chapter contains Critical Thinking Activities, Client Studies, and Practical Applications exercises.