Public health nursing involves a community and the overall health of the community. Commu-
nity health is defined as a focus on a specific geographic region. Specific epidemiological data
can be obtained and an accurate community report can be established (Harkness & DeMarco,
2012). Community health is also collective needs being met, this is done by identifying prob-
lems and managing them along with behaviors in the community (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012).
The first step in doing gathering such data would be to perform a windshield survey, which is a
thorough assessment of the community, to therefore have a better understanding of the commu-
nity and its population (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012).
