CHN 2 Community Health Nursing - Vocabulary Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering concepts, principles, philosophy, scope, roles, and specialized fields within Community Health Nursing (CHN 2) and Public Health Nursing as presented in the lecture notes.

Community

A group of people who share the same living, working, and playing spaces.

Community Health

A field of public health focusing on studying, protecting, or improving health within a community.

Community Health Nursing (CHN)

A specialized field of nursing practice that renders care to individuals, families, and communities, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention through empowerment.

Community-Centered Approach

A CHN principle that places the community at the center of health planning and interventions.

Empowerment and Participation

Encourages individuals and communities to gain control over health decisions and actively participate in health initiatives.

Collaboration and Interprofessional Practice

Working with professionals from multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive care.

Evidence-Based Practice

Using the best available evidence to guide CHN decisions and interventions.

Cultural Competence

Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures through understanding, respect, and appropriate practices.

Social Justice Advocacy

Efforts to promote equity and fairness in health as a social justice issue.

Sustainability and Capacity Building

Ensuring long-term health impact by building community capacity and sustaining programs.

Philosophy Guiding CHN 2

Rooted in primary health care and population health, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and overall health outcomes for the entire community.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in CHN

Ability to address complex health issues in a community context using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Culturally Appropriate Health Interventions

Designing and implementing interventions that respect the community's cultural context.

Leading Positive Community Change

Ability to lead and inspire communities toward healthier practices and policies.

Evaluation and Improvement of Health Programs

Assessing programs and making improvements to increase impact.

Focus on the Community

Emphasis on the community as the unit of care and primary setting for CHN.

Preventive Care

Emphasis on preventing disease and maintaining health.

Holistic Approach

Consideration of physical, mental, social, and environmental factors in health.

Community Participation

Encouraging active involvement of community members in planning and implementing health initiatives.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Collaboration across multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive care.

Emphasis on Health Promotion

Focus on enabling healthier lifestyles and environments.

Focus on Vulnerable

Special attention to vulnerable groups within the community.

Utilization of Epidemiology

Applying epidemiological methods to identify health needs and track disease patterns.

Home Visits

Conducting health assessments and care in individuals' homes.

Advocacy

Acting to influence policies and practices to improve community health.

Advanced Assessment Techniques

Advanced tools and methods for assessing the health status of a community.

Refined Community Diagnosis

Sharper identification of community-level health problems.

Collaborative Program Planning

Joint planning with stakeholders across sectors.

Evidence-Based Implementation

Implementing programs based on solid evidence.

Rigorous Program Evaluation

Systematic evaluation to determine program effectiveness.

Community Assessment Expert

An expert who conducts comprehensive community health assessments.

Community Diagnosis Mastermind

Mastermind of identifying and defining community health problems.

Program Planning Strategist

Strategist who designs program plans.

Implementation Facilitator

Person who facilitates the execution of health programs.

Evaluation Specialist

Specialist who measures program outcomes and impact.

Advocate for Policies

Supports policies that improve population health.

Lead Community Health Initiatives

Leads initiatives to improve community health outcomes.

Utilize Technology

Uses technology to enhance CHN practice and outreach.

Collaborate

Work with other professionals and stakeholders to achieve health goals.

School Health Nursing

Nursing field focused on school-age populations; responsibilities include health screenings, managing chronic conditions, education and counseling, and emergency care.

School Health Nursing – Health Screenings

Providing health screenings to students within the school setting.

School Health Nursing – Managing Chronic Health Conditions

Managing chronic health conditions among students in schools.

School Health Nursing – Education and Counseling

Providing health education and counseling to students, families, and school staff.

School Health Nursing – Emergency Care

Providing emergency care and first aid within school environments.

Occupational Health Nursing

Nursing focused on safeguarding worker health, safety, and well-being in the workplace.

Occupational Health Nursing – Workplace Safety Assessment

Assessing workplace safety to identify hazards and prevent injuries.

Occupational Health Nursing – Health Screenings and Monitoring

Conducting health screenings and monitoring employee health.

Occupational Health Nursing – Employee Education

Educating employees on health, safety, and wellness practices.

Occupational Health Nursing – Case Management

Coordinating care for workers with health or safety concerns.

Mental Health Nursing

Nursing practice focused on promoting mental health and providing care for individuals with mental health needs.

Mental Health Nursing – Community Outreach and Education

Engaging communities to raise awareness and educate about mental health.

Mental Health Nursing – Screening and Assessment

Conducting screening and assessment for mental health conditions.

Mental Health Nursing – Early Intervention and Support

Providing timely interventions and ongoing support for emerging mental health issues.

Mental Health Nursing – Care Coordination and Linkage

Coordinating care across services and connecting clients to resources.

Mental Health Nursing – Crisis Intervention and Support

Providing immediate crisis intervention and ongoing support.

Mental Health Nursing – Advocacy

Advocating for individuals’ mental health needs and access to care.

Correctional Nursing

Nursing care provided within prisons, jails, and detention centers to meet physical and mental health needs of detainees.

Public Health Nursing

A specialized field focusing on protecting and promoting the health of entire populations using public health principles.

Public Health Nursing – Population Health Focus

Practice aimed at preventing disease, promoting health, and addressing social determinants for whole populations.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Community Assessment

Assessing health needs and resources within communities.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Disease Surveillance and Control

Monitoring and controlling diseases to protect population health.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Health Promotion and Education

Educating communities about healthy behaviors and environments.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Immunizations

Administering and advocating for vaccination to prevent disease.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Maternal and Child Health

Promoting health of mothers, infants, and children.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Disaster Preparedness and Response

Planning and responding to public health emergencies.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Chronic Disease Management

Managing long-term conditions at the population level.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Mental Health Care

Providing mental health services as part of population health.

Scope of Public Health Nursing – Policy Advocacy

Advocating for public health policies that improve population health.

Purpose of Public Health Nursing – Reduce Preventable Diseases

A primary goal is to lower the incidence of preventable illnesses.

Purpose of Public Health Nursing – Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Encouraging behaviors that support long-term health.

Purpose of Public Health Nursing – Equitable Access

Ensuring all populations have fair access to health services.

Purpose of Public Health Nursing – Empower Communities

Helping communities take ownership of their health.

Purpose of Public Health Nursing – Policy Advocacy

Influencing policies to support population health and equity.