Rural Nursing: Concepts, Theory, and Practice, 2nd Edition

This book will provide you with a broad understanding of the characteristics of health care in rural settings and what is required for effective nursing practice in this context.The thoroughly revised second edition chronicles the path to creating a coherent, conceptual framework for rural nursing practice. By bringing together research, theory, and narratives, the editors and contributors provide readers with a foundation for understanding the special dimensions of rural nursing and health.New chapters look at:Rural family health Rural public health Chronic illness Online intervention Men as rural nurses Environmental health