Characteristics of CHN
What makes up the population
Client or unit of care
Low income countries are most disadvantaged
Globalization
This theorist suggest that nursing care also functions to meet clients’ self-care needs until they are able to care for themselves.
Dorothy Orem
Protects against communicable diseases
Immunization
You refer client to them who have financial and social issues
Social worker
It is the priority in selecting appropriate activities.
Primary prevention
It increased risk for dissemination of inaccurate information
Advance technology
This theorist suggest that it is a proactive set of behaviors in which people act on their environment rather than react to stressors arising from the environment
Nola Pender
Help couples achieve their family goals
Family Planning
They take care of you before and after delivery
Midwife
They are obligated to actively identify and reach out to all who might benefit from a specific activity or service.
Public health nurse
Nurses must seek to identify cause and make targeted interventions
Progress in critical thinking
This theorist defined health promotion as actions that are directed toward increasing the level of wellbeing and self-actualization in individuals or groups
Nola Pender
Assess and screen for Diabetes and Hypertension
Chronic disease
They educate and counsel you on what to eat and what not to eat to remain health and to prevent and manage chronic diseases
Dietician/Nutritionist
It is the primary obligation of CHN
To achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people or the population as a whole.
There is an increase in the number of women in the workforce
Demographic changes
This theorist suggest that a healthy environment is essential for healing.
Florence Nightingale
We reach clients where they are residing
Home visit
They develop strategies that protects the country health from both communicable and non-communicable diseases
Public health nurse
It is a key element of the practice
Optimal use of available resources to assure the best overall improvement in the health of the population
There is an aggressive demand for quality services
Consumer movement
This theorist suggest that five points are essential in achieving a healthful house: “pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light.”
Florence Nightingale
Sharing knowledge on matters related to health and well being
Health education
They assist with your mobility after accident, amputation or a stroke
Physiotherapist