I. Definition of Community
“Community refers to a group of people living in a particular geographical area, using same languages, following common culture, values & interests and sharing the common social organizations”.
(Mnemonic: ‘GGLLS’)
II. Definition of Community Health
(WHO Expert Committee- 1974)
“ Community Health refers to the health status of the members of the community, to the problems affecting to their health and to the totality of health care provided to the community ” .
(Mnemonic: ‘HPT’ / 3H of community)
III. Definition of Community Health Nursing
(American Nurses Association)
“A field of Nursing practice for which there exists a body of knowledge and related skills which is applied in meeting the health needs of communities, families and individuals in their normal environment such as at home, at school and place of work.”
(Mnemonic: ‘FNMN’)
IV. Definition of Community Health Nurse / Public Health Nurse.
(American Nurses Association)
“An especially prepared Registered Nurse employed by a Public Health Agency, who provides Community Health Nursing Services independently within established agency’s guidelines (Standing Instructions) to individuals and groups in homes, schools, factories and Health Centers, and participates in planning and implementing Community Health Programs”.
(Mnemonic: ‘Registered Public Health Nurse In Agency’s Health Programs)
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