During the student nurses’ first lecture in their
community health nursing course, the specialty of
community health was reviewed historically with
students. The students received information about the
contributions of selected nursing leaders
throughout history to the advancement of community
health nursing. Societal influences on the development
and practice of community health nursing were
included in the lecture. At the end of the lecture,
students were requested to prepare a one-page
summary about the lecture that included answers to
several questions.
1. The specialty of community health nursing
developed historically through four stages.
What was the major advancement for
community health nursing in each of the four
stages?
2. How does current nursing practice compare
with nursing practice at different points in
history? How has historical nursing practice
influenced current nursing practice?
3. What are examples of the academic and
advanced professional preparation of
community health nursing?

1. Answers must:
   • Be 100 words or more
   • Use the standard English grammar and spelling
   • References are cited (if necessary)