Practitioners, educators, and administrators in public health nursing were asked who, in their opinion, has responsibility for community-focused functions. Though all categories agreed that the functions of assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation are important to public health nursing, there is little agreement about which…

Describes a 40-question survey of 428 baccalaureate-educated community health nurses working in the United States and in developing countries. Results indicated that important subject areas for community health nurses to study include (1) physical assessment, (2) community needs assessment, (3) family counseling, and (4) current trends. (CH)

Highlights of a survey of community health nursing agencies and faculty suggest the need for better planning and collaboration between service and education in preparing students for this field. Survey data tables are included. (CT)