The 3rd edition of this popular text creates a true-to-life learning experience where readers discover practical methods and solutions for community care and population-focused practice. This text reinforces the roles and responsibilities of the community/public health nurse by taking a practical application approach to community/public health nursing. With features that promote a "practice" approach and numerous clinical examples and case studies, the text provides readers with the knowledge to make the leap from the page into practice to become effective community/public health nurses. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. Emphasizes family and community as client and provides detailed steps on assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation Provides separate units on family and community health Highlights Healthy People 2010 boxes that reinforce primary prevention concepts Innovative website interactivity that interfaces with book content to reinforce the application of subject matter to clinical situations Four new chapters on international health, vulnerable populations, teenage pregnancy, and community mental health Addresses bioterrorism and homeland security issues and related nursing interventions Provides new content on the growing population of migrant health workers Highlights important terminology with key terms listed in the front and defined throughout the chapters Full-color illustrations and photographs help prepare users for public health practice