What is the difference between incidence and prevalence? How would the public health nurse use these concepts in examining statistics regarding the health district she resides in. Give an example of when incidence would be used; give an example when using prevalence data may be more appropriate.
What is the purpose of the development of Healthy People Objectives? Have you used these objectives in any of your work experience? If so, in what ways. If not, what factors have contributed to your lack of experience or exposure?
Why is knowledge of epidemiology critical for population nursing practice?