Go on several family health visits with an experienced community health nurse and observe the nurse’s visiting techniques. Observe how he contacts the family; knocks on the door; greets the family;...

Go on several family health visits with an experienced community health nurse and observe the nurse’s visiting techniques. Observe how he contacts the family; knocks on the door; greets the family; conducts, summarizes, and concludes the visit; and makes plans for the next visit. Discuss the various techniques used and ask questions about your observations to get a better idea of why things are done as they are. Use some of this information on your next home visit.