Public Health Nursing (1916)

By Mary Sewall Gardner

Book Overview

Public Health Nursing is a book written by Mary Sewall Gardner in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of public health nursing, including its history, principles, and practices. It covers topics such as the role of the public health nurse, the organization of public health services, the prevention and control of communicable diseases, and the promotion of health education and community development.Gardner's book also discusses the social and economic factors that impact public health, such as poverty, housing, and sanitation. It provides practical guidance for nurses working in the field, including information on how to conduct home visits, provide health education, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.The book reflects the early 20th-century approach to public health nursing, which emphasized the role of nurses in improving the health of communities through education, prevention, and early intervention. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of public health nursing or the development of public health policies and practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164621491
• ISBN13: 9781164621492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"