Question

Identify historical, political, economic and/or ethical factors that influenced development of public health nursing

Answer 1

Development of Public Health Nursing:

• Florence Nightingale changed the practice of Nursing during the world war of the 19th century.
• Lavina Dock the nurse leader advanced the profession of Nursing.
• Lillian Wald gave priority to the community health and well-being in the 20th century.
• During World War I public health services were widely spread.
• During World War II the U.S states have created U.S Cadet Nurse Corp Program to educate the nurses on public health services.
• Nursing leaders play a vital role in policy making.
• Through policies, Nurses can shape the health of the communities.
• Policymakers influence the resource allocation needed for the community.
• Involvement of nurses in formulating of policy help public health nurses in the education program and advanced practice.
• The decision of state and federal agencies with the involvement of health leaders in disease prevention and health promotion of the community.
• Improved housing, water, and sanitation, sewage disposal focused on community health nursing.
• Socio-economic development of the community is an integral part Country's health system.
• Home visiting is an ideal part of public health Nursing.
• Elimination of health disparities by taking evidence-based decisions in public health services.
• Respect for cultural values and belief's lead to population rights in health services.
• Ethical practices promote and protect the health of the individual in the community.