The textbook of Basic Concepts of Community Health Nursing is phased into 30 chapters, beginning with the idea and concept of nursing in community health nursing. This is followed by discussion on health and illness, epidemiology, personal health and hygiene, community health nursing process, family and child health services, school health services, occupational health services, etc.This book provides and facilitates information for the learner about various national health problems and programmes, policies and procedures, community health management and administration, specific standing orders and instructions, community health nursing procedures, growth and development including theories, health and vital statistics, rehabilitative nursing, multiple choice questions and RGUHS question papers which help the students to prepare confidently for the examination.The book is designed to fulfill the need of Community Health Nurses holistically. The community health administration and management has been discussed in detail, which fulfills the need of university syllabus. It is formulated and designed in such a way that it covers the syllabus of community health nursing prescribed by Indian universities and nursing board. I wish you all the best and good luck for all your success