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Today’s nurses play a critical part in advancing health equity and improved health for all, regardless of practice setting. That’s why our Community and Public Health learning tools for nursing students are designed to not only cultivate the clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities for effective practice but also instill the skills to promote health and prevent disease in the most at-risk and vulnerable community settings and patient populations.

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Build a strong foundation in nursing science, patient care, and evidence-based practice with our time-tested nursing education content.

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Develop essential nursing skills through guided practice, skills validation, simulation, and competency-based learning experiences.

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Apply knowledge in realistic scenarios that strengthen clinical judgment, patient assessment, documentation, and decision-making skills.

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  • Community and Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Public’s Health, 11th Edition

    Community and Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Public’s Health, 10th Edition

    Authors: Mary Jo Stanley, PhD, RN, CNE; Charlene Niemi, PhD, MSN, RN, PHN
    Copyright: 2025
    Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint or CoursePoint+

    Equip future nurses with skills to tackle complex health challenges and promote well-being for diverse populations. With enhanced clinical judgment, a focus on vulnerable groups, and insights into public health issues, it empowers students to advance health, prevent disease, and protect at-risk populations.

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    • NEW Chapter on veterans’ health aids students in bridging the military/civilian healthcare divide.
    • NEW Case Studies enhance clinical judgment by applying the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) to real-world public health scenarios.
    • UPDATED C/PHN Use of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment boxes emphasize key concepts, helping students confidently apply the nursing process and CJMM in public health nursing.
    • Evidence-Based Practice callouts train students to use current research for optimal public/community health outcomes.
    • Stories From The Field boxes immerse students in real-life healthcare narratives, building familiarity with practical interventions.
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  • Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 4th Edition

    Community and Public Health Nursing: Evidence for Practice, 4th Edition

    Authors: Rosanna F. Demarco, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, APHN-BC, FAAN; Judith Healey-Walsh, PhD, RN
    Copyright: 2024
    Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint or CoursePoint+

    Empower students to use clinical evidence to promote health and improve lives across diverse populations. This 4th Edition is enriched with cultural diversity, ethical considerations, Healthy People 2030 objectives, and more to help students confidently embrace the nursing challenges they’ll encounter in today’s community-based settings.

    Feature highlights – see preface to view all features

    • Integrated Case Studies stimulate critical thinking and analytic skills.
    • Evidence For Practice briefs offers objective evidence obtained from research studies and guide you in making practice decisions.
    • Student Reflections make chapter content relatable with relevant insights from real students.
    • Active-Learning Activities from Healthy People 2030 help students apply goals to real-life scenarios.
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  • Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing

    Authors: Caroline Varner Coburn, DNP, MS, APRN, ANP-BC; Deena Gilland, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Beth Ann Swan, PhD, RN, FAAN
    Copyright: 2022
    Available: Print and eBook

    Reflecting the expert insights of leading names in the field, this detailed text clarifies important distinctions in acute and ambulatory care settings and demonstrates how students can use research and data to change practice and meet standards of excellence for individuals and families in ambulatory care.

    Feature highlights – see preface to view all features

    • Key Points summarize essential takeaways at a glance.
    • Clear, concise chapters demonstrate key differences between acute and ambulatory nursing approaches.
    • Case Studies with accompanying critical thinking questions challenge students to apply concepts to real-world ambulatory care scenarios.
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Lippincott® Client Cases for Clinical Judgment

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Help students build EHR documentation and professional communication skills.

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vSim® for Nursing

Prepare students for practice through realistic virtual patient simulations. (Included in CoursePoint+)

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Immerse students in realistic clinical situations that build confidence and decision-making.

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