Community Nursing Practice Model and the Nursing Practice

Community Nursing Practice Model
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The Community Nursing Practice Model, as described by Salmond and Echevarria (2017), advocates for nurses to work within the communities they serve to best understand and address the unique needs of each community. This model calls for a collaborative approach, in which nurses work with community members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to identify health priorities and design culturally specific interventions. By fostering community engagement and participation, this model encourages evidence-based practices. Additionally, by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention, the Community Nursing Practice Model allows nurses to empower community members to manage their health, which Fooladi (2017) notes can lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Ultimately, this model fosters a holistic, community-based approach to healthcare delivery.
Nursing practice is fundamentally interdisciplinary, synthesizing various elements to provide holistic care. By drawing on knowledge from nursing science and social and behavioral sciences, nurses can assess and intervene with patients in ways that promote health and prevent illness. Nurses are mindful of the centrality of the individual in their practice and thus tailor care to each person's unique needs and experiences. Se...