SALIENT FEATURES: 
1. This textbook is completely designed as per the curriculum prescribed by Indian Nursing Council (INC).
2. Organized into 11 units which cover the entire spectrum of community health nursing-I.
3. Understanding and using epidemiological data to assess the health of communities and make informed decisions is a crucial skill taught in these books.
4. Global context of community health nursing and how health issues are interconnected across world.
5. Conducting nutrition assessments for different age groups as a part of assignments.
6. Compiling detailed reports on field visits, including observations, interviews, and assessments.
7. Peer and instructor evaluations of nutritional assessment reports.
8. Field visit report on Community Health Centres (CHC) and Primary Health Centres (PHC) to understand the services they provide and observe community health nursing in action.
9. Learning about the services offered by Sub-Centres (SC) and Health and Wellness Centres (HWC), often at the grassroot level.
10. Report on Sewage Disposal and Treatment Sites which exploring these sites to understand environmental health and sanitation practices.
11. Report on visiting waste disposal sites to understand the impact on public health and environmental issues.
12. Report on Field visits to understand food safety and quality control, which is particularly relevant for nutritional assessments.
13. Expected important questions have been added in each unit that offer exam style practice to help students prepare effectively.
14. Short essay questions encourage critical thinking and the application of concepts to practical nursing situations.
15. Long essay questions often require readers to explore a topic in greater detail, supporting their responses with evidence and examples.
16. MCQS (with answer key) are often used to test the reader’s understanding of key concepts and facts and provides immediate feedback to readers on their knowledge and help reinforce learning.