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Community Health Nursing (Nursing): Community Health Nursing-I

Community health nurses, also known as public health nurses, work to improve the health of a population and reduce disease and disability. This holistic approach to healthcare draws on knowledge of nursing, social sciences, and public health.

Course Outline

Course Description:

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of Community Health Nursing with the emphasis on Primary Health Care and Environmental Effects on health. This course introduces students to the factors influencing on health of individual, family and community. Students will also develop knowledge about Pakistan’s Health Care System, components of health education, community services and organizations through field visits.

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, learners will be able to: By the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss the role of a community health nurse and other health team members.
  2. Describe the concept of Primary Health Care as a strategy for achieving the Alma Ata Declaration of “Health for All by the Year 2000 and beyond (2025).”
  3. Identify services provided by the government health care system in Pakistan.
  4. Discuss the effects of environment on health.
  5. Learn the process of Health Education.
  6. Use Nursing Process with guidance to provide nursing care to the clients in communities through Home visits and health education.