Abstract

This, the first handbook of a contemplated series on the subject, bears the endorsement of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. Written by a lay woman, the work gives a clear insight into organization and executive requirements for efficient efforts in its field. In addition to the presentation of general principles, special details and statistical data gained from experience are introduced. The scope of the manual is indicated in the table of contents: the need of organization; fundamental principles; forms of organization; the nurses' part in organizing; organizing public health nursing in a new community; boards of directors; committee on finance; committee on nurses; the supply committee; records and statistics; reorganization. The term "public health nurse" is defined as a generic term including district nurses, school nurses, factory nurses, tuberculosis nurses, child welfare nurses, and all nurses engaged in social or settlement work as distinguished from private duty or

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