What is the primary goal of Community Health Nursing (CHN)?

The primary goal of Community Health Nursing (CHN) is to promote and protect the health of populations. This focus on population health is rooted in the understanding that health is influenced by a wide range of factors, including social, economic, and environmental conditions. Community health nurses work collaboratively with communities to identify health needs, develop interventions, and implement strategies that lead to improved health outcomes.

By concentrating on the health of populations rather than individual patients, community health nurses aim to address public health issues, prevent diseases, and enhance the overall wellbeing of communities. This approach often includes health education, advocacy, and mobilization of resources to empower individuals and communities to achieve better health outcomes.

While conducting clinical trials for new medications, training other healthcare professionals, and providing one-on-one patient care are all important aspects of healthcare, they are not the primary focus of community health nursing. Instead, these activities may serve as complementary functions within a broader framework of community health efforts aimed at enhancing population health.