Community Health Nursing Procedure Manual

Each procedure follows the same clear pattern

So you can revise quickly, write it in your community record and carry it out in the home, the anganwadi or the sub-centre in the right order.

Definition and purpose

What the procedure is and why it is done, in simple words.

Indications and precautions

Side by side, so you know when to do it and what to avoid.

Equipment with purpose

Every article in the bag, with the reason it is there.

Steps with rationale

Before, during and after the procedure, each step with its reason.

Recording

What to write in the family folder or register, with a sample entry.

Diagrams and tables

Spot map, genogram, growth chart, fundal height, vaccine vial monitor, schedules, formulas and more.

What is inside: 20 sections

The first pages list every procedure with its page number.

1Community Assessment and SurveyCommunity assessment, mapping, household survey, socioeconomic scales, family assessment, community diagnosis, family folder
2Home VisitsPlanning and conducting a visit, bag technique, postnatal, newborn, elderly, chronic illness, TB, disability and high-risk families
3Maternal HealthRegistration and EDD, antenatal assessment, abdominal examination, haemoglobin and urine testing, danger signs, birth preparedness, postnatal care, breastfeeding
4Newborn and Child HealthKangaroo mother care, growth monitoring, anthropometry, development, ORS, respiratory infections, IMNCI, malnutrition
5ImmunizationSession planning, cold chain, vaccine administration, adverse events
6Communicable Disease ControlSurveillance, malaria testing, TB, leprosy, vector control, rabies, HIV and STI, outbreak investigation
7Environmental HealthWater sources, purification, chlorination, water sampling, sanitation, waste, housing, food hygiene
8NutritionNutritional assessment, diet history, balanced diet, diet demonstration, complementary feeding, anaemia prevention
9School HealthStudent screening, vision, hearing, dental, school sanitation, first aid, referral and records
10Adolescent HealthAssessment and counselling, menstrual hygiene, mental health, reproductive health, life skills
11Family WelfareFamily planning counselling, temporary methods, IUCD, emergency contraception, permanent methods, infertility
12Non-Communicable Disease ScreeningBlood pressure, blood glucose, risk assessment, cancer awareness, lifestyle and tobacco counselling
13Geriatric CareGeriatric assessment, daily living, falls, nutrition and medicines, memory and mood, palliative care
14Community Mental HealthScreening, counselling, stress, substance use, referral and rehabilitation
15Occupational HealthWorkplace survey, hazards and ergonomics, protective equipment, disease screening, first aid
16First Aid and Emergency CareWounds, burns, fractures, heat illness, poisoning, disaster preparedness
17Health Education and CounsellingHealth talk, demonstration, discussion, counselling, teaching aids, campaigns, evaluation
18DocumentationHome-visit records, MCP card, registers, referral, monthly report, community nursing care plan
19Community-Based RehabilitationDisability assessment, assistive devices, counselling, CBR planning
20Special Community ActivitiesHealth camps, blood donation awareness, sanitation campaign, health days, village meetings, community project

Get the Manual for ₹499

This manual is for you if

You are a B.Sc., Post Basic B.Sc., GNM or M.Sc. Nursing student going for community postings and practical examinations.
You want the rationale for each step, not only the steps.
You need a ready reference for family folders, surveys, health talks and community projects.
You are a nurse educator or community health officer looking for a structured teaching aid.

It is not

A printed book. It is a PDF sent by email.
A video course or a live class.
A replacement for current national programme guidelines, your teacher's guidance or your institution's policy.

Questions students ask

How will I receive the manual?

After payment the PDF is sent to the email ID you enter at checkout. Please type your email carefully and check your spam folder if you do not see it.

Can I read it on my phone?

Yes. It is a normal PDF that opens on any phone, tablet or computer. You can also print pages for your own study.

Does it have diagrams?

Yes, 153 drawn diagrams and figures, plus tables of schedules, formulas and cut-off values. It does not contain photographs.

Does it follow the national programmes?

It follows standard community health nursing practice in India. Schedules and doses in national programmes are revised from time to time, so always check the current guideline of your state and follow your teacher where they differ.

Is it a one-time payment?

Yes, ₹499 once, through Razorpay (UPI, cards, net banking).