Nurses who have a community orientation have often been considered unique because of their target of practice. However, historically:
1. Nurses have always practiced in health care facilities.
2. Nursing was restricted by geographic boundaries.
3. Schools, prisons, industries, and neighborhood centers were the settings for the practice of nurses.
4. The environment for nurses was the home rather than the hospital at the turn of the century.
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Most persons stayed home during illnesses at the turn of the century and nursing care was pro-vided in the home.
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