This book has been written with student nurses’ learning needs in mind, and it fully covers the Indian Nursing Council’s new revised syllabus for nursing degree and diploma courses. Although it primarily intends to cater to the curriculum demands of BSc Nursing and GNM students, it will also be extremely valuable for students of various other streams studying community health courses, MLHP, CCH, and MPH courses. The main principles have been conveyed in clear terms from the students’ perspective. The global and national health scenario and community health nursing principles are considered while explaining the role of community health nurses.Designed to meet the curricular needs of student nurses.Relevant case studies and examples included.Figures, tables and pictures are placed in order to enhance logical thinking.Recent research work in the relevant field is included in the content.Contains short-answer and long-answer exam-oriented questions at the end of chapters.Provides additional multiple-choice questions to help students have a firm grasp on the subject.