The only ground-up Canadian community health nursing text, Community Health Nursing: A Canadian Perspective has been specifically designed to match the way the course is offered in Canada. Widely praised for its accessible writing style, Canadian content, and thorough coverage of the key topic areas in community health nursing, this text strikes the perfect balance between theory and practice. With over 50 contributors from across Canada, Community Health Nursing will help students understand and apply key concepts informed by the unique influences that shape health in Canada. KEY TOPICS: The History of Community Health Nursing in Canada;Power, Politics, and Policy of Healthcare Delivery;Nursing Roles, Functions, and Practice Settings;Public Health Nursing; Home Health Nursing in Canada;Advocacy, Ethical, and Legal Considerations;Theoretical Foundations of Community Health Nursing;Health Promotion;Race, Culture, and Health;Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Community Health Nursing;Epidemiology;Communicable Diseases;Community Nursing Process;Community Health Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation;Digital Health;Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health;School Health;Family Health;Gender and Community Health; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Clients;Older Adult Health;Indigenous Health;Mental Health;Rural and Remote Health;Chronic Care, Long-term Care, and Palliative Care;Correctional Health;Ecological Determinants;Violence in Societies;Homelessness, Poverty, and Food Insecurity;Substance Use, Abuse, and Addictions;Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-Borne Pathogens;Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Nursing;Global Health;Challenges and Future Direction MARKET: Appropriate for Community Nursing courses.