RT Book, Section A1 Porta, Carolyn A1 Andres, Christine C. A1 Odegard, Jen A2 Schoon, Patricia M. A2 Porta, Carolyn M. SR Print(0) ID 1206361797 T1 COMPETENCY #8: Establishes and Maintains Caring Relationships With Individuals, Families, Communities, and Systems T2 Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses, 4th Edition YR 2024 FD 2024 PB Sigma Theta Tau International PP New York, NY SN 9781646480388 LK apn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1206361797 RD 2025/01/18 AB Susan, a public health nurse (PHN) for several years, has been developing her skills as a family home visiting nurse. She works with young families whom her supervisor has identified as high-risk and has been slowly increasing her caseload. The population that Susan serves is composed of single, young mothers who need support for their parenting skills and identification of normal development for their children.One of Susan's first families was a young mother named Julie with four children. Julie had her first child when she was 16 years old, and then she had two other children before moving to the community where Susan served as a PHN. Julie was not involved in a committed relationship and had no job. She became part of Susan's caseload when a Women, Infants, and Children nurse referred her for a PHN baby visit after the birth of her fourth child.During the baby visit, Susan established the foundation for a strong nurse-family relationship. Julie was open about many issues with Susan, including the fact that the two older children were living not with her but with each of their fathers. She told Susan that she was unable to be a good mother to them. She was excited about the birth of her new son. Susan explored Julie's strengths and needs with her. It was apparent that Julie could benefit from some parenting information and anticipatory guidance for the 2-year-old and the newborn whom she planned to parent. Julie was interested in the program that Susan described, which entailed monthly visits until her newborn turned 3 years old or until she believed she was no longer benefiting from the program.