Public Health Nursing

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ISBN: 9781025938288

Mary Sewall Gardner

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Public health & preventive medicine; Community nursing

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""Public Health Nursing"" by Mary Sewall Gardner is a foundational text in the field of community health and social medicine. Written by a pioneer in the visiting nurse movement, this comprehensive work explores the evolution, principles, and practical application of nursing practice outside of traditional hospital settings. Gardner examines the crucial role of the public health nurse in disease prevention, health education, and social welfare within diverse urban and rural environments.

The book provides a detailed analysis of the organization and management of public health nursing services, covering essential topics such as child welfare, school nursing, industrial hygiene, and the systematic fight against tuberculosis. It delves into the professional standards and educational requirements necessary for practitioners, highlighting the historical shift from basic bedside care to a broader focus on community-wide health outcomes and policy.

As a significant historical document from the early 20th century, ""Public Health Nursing"" captures a transformative era when nursing expanded into the social sphere. It remains an essential resource for students of medical history, nursing professionals, and those interested in the development of the modern public health infrastructure. Through its systematic approach, the work underscores the vital link between individual nursing practice and the improvement of national health standards.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Mary Sewall Gardner
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9781025938288
ISBN 10: 1025938283
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active