This document contains information about the definition and principles of community health nursing according to the American Nurses Association from 1980. It defines community health nursing as a synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice aimed at promoting and preserving the health of populations. The focus is on the population as a whole, with nursing directed at individuals, families, and groups contributing to overall population health. Principles of community health nursing include health promotion, maintenance, education, management, care coordination, and a holistic approach.

1. ANANDGOWDA.S
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
YENEPOYA NURSING COLLEGE
YENEPOYA UNIVERSITY ,
MANGALURU

2.  ACCORDING TO AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (1980)
“Community health nursing is a synthesis of nursing practice and
public health practice applied to promoting and preserving the
health of populations. It is not limited to a particular age group
or diagnosis and is continuing not episodic. The dominant
responsibility is to the population as a whole; nursing directed
top individuals, families, or groups contributes to the health of
the total population. Health promotion, health maintenance,
health education and management, coordination and continuity
of care are utilized in a holistic approach to the management of
the health care of individuals, families and groups in a
community”

3.  The essential dignity and worth of the
individual.
 The possession by individuals of potentialities
and resources for managing their own lives.
 The importance of freedom to express one’s
individuality.
 The great capacity for growth within all
social beings.

4.  The right of an individual for basic
necessities.
 The need for individual to struggle and strive
to improve their life and environment.

5.  To increase the capability of families, groups
and communities to cope with health and
illness problems.
 To support and supplement the efforts of
other professional restoration and
preservation of health.
 To control or counteract as much as possible
physical and social environmental conditions
that threaten health or decrease the
enjoyment of life.

6. 1) Effective health workers, irrespective of position or
place work, function as a team.
2) The health worker is responsible to the authorized
health authority.
3) Professional relationships and etiquette are
essential in public health services.
4) Any person who works with village people can and
should help o carry out the health programme.
5) Health services should be available to people
irrespective of age, sex, creed, nationality,
political affiliation or social or economic status.

7. 6) The health worker must be non- political and
non sectarian in her relationship with people.
7) The public health worker must never accept
gifts or bribes.
8) Health services should be based on needs.
9) Health services should be realistic in terms of
available personnel and facilities.
10) The family and community are units of work in
public health.
11) Teaching is am essential part of all health
services

8. 12) Continuous service is effective service.
13) Evaluation of services is an important factor in
planning and progress.
14) Records and reports are essential to public
health services.
15) The public health nurse should be qualified.
Basic generalized nursing training is the
foundation for effective nursing service.
16) Facilities for further training should be
provided by the organization.

9. 17) Job conditions should be conducive to
optimum satisfaction.
18) Provision should be made for supervising and
directing public health nursing services.
19) Professional interest should be developed
and maintained.

10.  Home care
 Nursing homes
 MCH and family planning
 School health nursing
 Community health nursing services
 Industrial nursing services
 Domiciliary nursing services
 Rehabilitation centres
 Geriatric nursing service