Focuses on the specialist community public health nursing part of the
Trade Review"The book is unique in that it provides current information about three SCPHN fields in one text. It will be invaluable to those wishing to explore the role of nursing in public health. Greta Thornbory has selected her authors with care. It is immediately obvious not only that the authors are experts, but also that they are passionate about their own field of practice. Learning objectives and activity boxes provide continuity and useful points for readers to stop for reflection and confirmation of learning." (
Nursing Standard, May 2010)
"This is an excellent 'state-of-the-art' book that reflects the most up-to-date thinking" (
Occupational Health, September 2009)
Table of Contents1. What is Public Health?
2. Public Health Nursing.
3. Theoretical Perspectives of Health Visiting.
4. Health Visiting in Practice.
5. The Development of School Nursing.
6. School Nursing in Practice.
7. What is Occupational Health?
8. Occupational Health Nursing Practice.
9. Education and Continuing Professional Development of Public Health Nurses.
