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Now in its sixth edition, this authoritative classic remains the only text to provide a wide range of essential information for nurses who work in sparsely populated and vulnerable geographical areas. Focusing on rural nursing concepts, theory, research, education, public health, and healthcare delivery from a national and international perspective, the sixth edition is distinguished by its emphasis on practical applications. With ten completely new chapters and substantial revisions, it disseminates the skills and knowledge required for effective nursing practice, education, and research regarding the evolving rural and frontier setting. Written for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, the book highlights the challenges of frontier nursing and the relative opportunities for innovative practice in rural healthcare. The effect and spread of the coronavirus on nonmetropolitan areas is covered throughout the text. Topics for discussion at the beginning of each chapter and case studies throughout the text promote critical thinking. An Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides accompany the text. New to the Sixth Edition: New Chapters on Theory and Research, Emergency Medical Services, Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention, Interprofessional Education, FNP Competencies, Transcultural Service-Learning, and more! Incorporates the new challenges that coronavirus created and how to address them. Greater focus on practical applications for rural nursing practice Increased coverage of telehealth, evidence-based policy, and education programs Updated models of practice and research Key Features: Covers critical issues for nursing professionals who are practicing, teaching, and conducting research in underserved areas. Expands understanding of the cultural characteristics of rural persons and places. Provides single-source reference of rural information for rural nurses, nursing students, faculty, and researchers. Authored by noted educators and practitioners of rural nursing from across the United States and Canada. Includes an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoints!

“[This book] continues to be the first line resource toward understanding rural health nursing and the interface with cultural, health, health beliefs, and health care in rural populations…Highlights the realities of rural nursing from bedside to advanced practice… This book and the chapters within are some of the most often cited in the rural nursing literature.”Pamela Stewart Fahs, RN, PhDAssociate DeanProfessor & Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Chair in Rural NursingDecker School of Nursing; Binghamton UniversityEditor In Chief Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health CareThe newly revised fifth edition of this authoritative classic continues to be the only text to focus specifically on rural nursing concepts, theory, research, practice, education, public health, and health care delivery from a national and international perspective. Updated with 22 new chapters, these additions expand upon the rural nursing theory base and research. Content delves into the life of rural nurses, addressing their unique day-to-day challenges of living without anonymity, often acting as the sole health care provider, and establishing self-reliance as a nurse generalist. New chapters provide information on unique populations, such as veterans and Native Americans, as well as specific types of care, such as palliative nursing, bereavement support, substance abuse treatment, and much more. Free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents of the book and PowerPoint slides accompany the text.New to the Fifth Edition:How to develop a research program in a rural areaStrategies to advance researchThe lived experienced of rural nursesChronic illness self-managementAPRNs in rural nursingA rural knowledge scale to use with studentsAdvancing rural health care through technologyInterprofessional educationKey Features:Addresses critical issues in nursing practice, education, and research in sparsely populated areasWritten by esteemed contributors in the U.S. and CanadaExpands understanding of rural person and place characteristicsIdentifies challenges and highlights opportunities for innovative practiceServes as a single-source reference for rural nurses, students, faculty, and researchersPrint version includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents of the book!