Public health nursing is farther described as Popution focused practice that emphasizes the promotion of health, the prevention of disease and disability, and the creation of conditions in which all people can be healthy (Quad Council, 1999, revised 2005). Public health nursing practice takes place through assessment, policy development, and assurance activities of nurses working m partnerships with nations, states, communities, organizations, groups and individuals. Nurses are expected to have organiza¬tional and political skills along with nursing and public health knowledge to assess the needs and strengths of the population, design interventions to mobilize resources for action, and promote equity of opportunity for health (see Appendix F.l) (National Association of County and City Health Officials, 1994). .