NUR4636 – Community Health Nursing
Case Study
Chapter 2:
History and Evolution of Community Health Nursing
During the student nurses’ first lecture in their community health nursing course,
the specialty of community health was reviewed historically with students. The
students received information about the contributions of selected nursing leaders
throughout history to the advancement of community health nursing. Societal
influences on the development and practice of community health nursing were
included in the lecture. At the end of the lecture, students were requested to
prepare a one page summary about the lecture that included answers to several
questions.
1. The specialty of community health nursing developed historically through
four stages. What was the major advancement for community health nursing
in each of the four stages?
2. What is the impact of societal influences on the development and practice of
community health nursing?
3. What are examples of the academic and advanced professional preparation of
community health nursing?

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NUR4636 – Case Study in Community Health Nursing

2nd Chapter:

Community Health Nursing: Its Origins and Evolution

During the first lecture of the student nurses’ community health nursing course,

Historically, students were given a review of the specialty of community health. The

Students learned about the accomplishments of selected nursing leaders.

to the progress of community health nursing throughout history Societal

The following factors had an impact on the creation and practice of community health nursing:

featured in the presentation At the end of the lecture, students were requested to

prepare a one page summary about the lecture that included answers to several

questions.

1. The specialty of community health nursing developed historically through

four stages. What was the major advancement for community health nursing

in each of the four stages?

2