A new textbook for nurses in all branches undertaking community based courses/work experience and for nurses about to embark on community-based training/jobs at staff nurse levels. This text aims to support a new practitioner to function safely and effectively in the full range of community settings. It is a generic guide addressing the full range of professional issues related to community health care nursing, including public health, health promotion and family health nursing. While specific clinical skills are not covered there is very clear guidance on how to transfer skills from the hospital/acute setting to the community.